Position: RHP
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 208 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 10/07/2001
College: Vanderbilt University
How Acquired: Drafted 5th round, 140th Overall, 2023
Bonus: $453,100
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2026
Minor League Free Agency: 2028
Options Left: 3
Overview
In three years at Vanderbilt, as a spot starter and long reliever, Reilly showed impressive stuff but consistently struggled with his control. His fastball sits at 94-95 mph, reaching 98, and misses a lot of bats. The pitch has enough movement that scouts rate it as well above average. He also throws a slider and cutter, and on infrequent occasions a change. His stuff was good enough to produce a K/9 in college of 11.7, but he also had a 5.8 BB/9. Control was a problem in summer ball as well. He could profile as a reliever long-term, but the Pirates had him starting in 2024. Baseball America ranked Reilly 233rd among draft prospects and MLB Pipeline 219th. He signed for a bonus just slightly below the $455,600 slot value.
2023
Reilly pitched in nine games for Bradenton in 2023 and showed a lot of ability to miss bats. He fanned 19 in 10.2 IP, although he also walked eight.
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July 10, 2023: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round, 140th overall pick; signed on July 14.