Hunter Greene’s pro debut hours away; listen as he’ll bat sixth at DH

Hunter Greene's long-awaited professional baseball debut is coming up, and if you want to listen on radio click this link (only active during the Pioneer Mustangs' Rookie League game, which begins at 9:05 p.m. Dayton time against Idaho Falls).

The Reds made the southern California pitcher/shortstop the No. overall pick of the draft in June, and he finally signed with the team on July 7, shortly before the signing deadline.

Considered by most to pitch the top pitching prospect in the draft, as he has threw over 100 mph in high school, Greene is expected to bat sixth as the designated hitter. His pitching debut may come Aug. 27 as the Reds organization has given him considerable time to get into baseball shape.

Hunter Greene will bat sixth and DH in his professional debut tonight for the Billings Mustangs.

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📸 Dean Hendrickson / @Mustangs) pic.twitter.com/GHcGIEehID— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 8, 2017

Greene, who received an MLB-record signing bonus of $7.23 million, turned 18 Sunday.

Much ❤️@Reds & 2 all the fans for the B-Day wishes. I'm thankful 4 being a Red & can't wait 2 get started in the next 2 weeks. Let's go! https://t.co/Jqg3oYQJ9d
— Hunter Greene (@HunterGreene17) August 6, 2017

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