Why Cincinnati Reds' New Hitting Coach Is a Game Changer

The Cincinnati Reds are making strategic moves with the hiring of Chris Valaika as their new hitting coach, aiming to enhance their MLB performance by reducing strikeouts, a skill he honed with the Cleveland Guardians. This episode explores Terry Francona's philosophy on player development, emphasizing patience with young talents like Noelvi Marte and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who are pivotal to the Reds' future. Host Jeff Carr engages with the new Locked On A's podcast host to reminisce about the 1990 World Series, highlighting Eric Davis' memorable home run and discussing the ongoing challenges both the Reds and the Oakland A's face in returning to the World Series. The conversation underscores the importance of developing young talent internally, a crucial strategy for small-market teams like the Cincinnati Reds and the A's. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion about the Reds' strategic direction and player development—listen now to gain a deeper understanding of their journey and future prospects! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnReds?sub_confirmation=1 BECOME AN INSIDER with Locked On Reds: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Inside the Reds! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/ VOTE FOR BRENT SUTER: https://www.mlb.com/mlb-together/roberto-clemente-day Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCt 0:00 New Hitting Coach Chris Velika's Impact 9:48 Terry Francona's Patience with Young Players 20:01 Revisiting the 1990 Reds World Series Victory For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to win $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.