SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When the Cubs selected right-hander Dominick Reid in the third round of the 2025 Draft out of Abilene Christian, he was largely a two-pitch hurler. Just over a year after that selection, the club's No. 28 prospect…
Chicago Cubs right-handed prospect Dominick Reid is showcasing a newly expanded six-pitch arsenal during his stint in the Arizona Fall League. Reid has transitioned from predominantly relying on two pitches to throwing a four-seamer, sinker, cutter, curveball, changeup, and sweeper. Playing for the Mesa Solar Sox, Reid has conceded just two runs while recording an AFL-leading 14 strikeouts over 12 innings.
The 22-year-old missed nearly three months of the minor-league season due to a shoulder impingement before heading to Arizona. Mesa Solar Sox manager Daniel Wasinger praised Reid's command and competitiveness, while opponents have hit only .171 against him in Fall League play.
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