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Reds Draft Surprises & Bench Legacy | Cincinnati Reds News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
The Reds stunned everyone by drafting Moeller High’s Matt Ponatoski in the 19th round—yes, the same kid who’s a Gatorade Player of the Year in both football and baseball and committed to Kentucky to play both. Convincing him to skip college? Probably means handing him a huge bonus. Meanwhile, MLB.com revisited the Reds’ all-time draft gem: Johnny Bench, a WAR titan, 14-time All-Star, and 10-time Gold Glove winner who built a legendary 17-year career with the team. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2931d2a5644d11ee