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3 Reds who’ve earned an apology, 2 not quite there

By Zach Pressnell

May 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds
Centerfielder Nick Senzel #15 of the Cincinnati Reds. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Nick Senzel has earned an apology from Reds fans by now

Nick Senzel has received hate over the last few years as he has never lived up to the expectations that came with being one of the top prospects in the entire MLB.

Senzel has fought through a ton of adversity in his MLB career, mainly surrounding injuries. The injuries have ruined any sort of momentum for the utility man. Senzel came to the MLB in tough circumstances, changing positions and taking on a huge role as a young rookie with huge expectations already on him.

Admittingly, he struggled for a few years. But in 2023 he appears to be healthy and finding his role in the MLB.

And he does one thing better than anybody on the Reds and better than anybody in almost all of baseball: hit left-handed pitching. As of June 19, Senzel leads all of the MLB in batting average against lefties, hitting well over .400. He pairs this ability to terrorize southpaws with versatility to play anywhere in the outfield and anywhere in the infield, making him quite a valuable piece to the Reds.

Senzel has received hate and disrespect over the last few years, but the Reds fans finally owe Senzel the apology he deserves.

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