Look: Former Cincinnati Red Outfielder Makes Pitching Debut After Years in Outfield

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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Tyler Naquin (12) steps into the batter s box during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Reds won, 10-5. Tampa Bay Rays At Cincinnati Reds July 10 0053 | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin made his debut on the mound in the Arizona Complex League for the Cleveland Guardians.

Naquin, who is transitioning to a pitcher full time, allowed one hit and a walk over a scoreless inning of work. His fastball reached up to 95.9 mph.

The former outfielder slashed 263/.316/.445 with 61 home runs across eight seasons for four different teams. He played for the Reds from 2021-2022 and slashed .263/.324/.467.

In 2022, the Reds traded Naquin to the New York Mets for prospects Hector Rodriguez and Jose Acuna.

Rodriguez is currently Cincinnati's 11th-ranked prospect.

You can see the full video below:

Cleveland #Guardians RHP Tyler Naquin on the mound in the Arizona Complex League vs the Cubs on Saturday.

Naquin allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning of work.

Statcast has had his fastball up to 95.9 mph out at Goodyear.

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