Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene has taken the baseball world by storm, smashing a franchise record and drawing attention from teams across the league. At just 25 years old, Greene became the fastest pitcher in Reds history to reach 500 career strikeouts, cementing his status as one of MLB’s most electrifying arms.
Heading into the 2025 season with 485 strikeouts in 388 innings, Greene wasted no time adding to his tally. After an eight-strikeout performance in his season debut, he followed up with another dominant outing against the Texas Rangers, striking out eight more batters over seven innings. His historic 500th strikeout came in the seventh inning, reaching the milestone in just 74 starts—an unprecedented feat in franchise history.
Beyond setting records, Greene’s early-season dominance is making him one of the most talked-about pitchers in baseball. With a stellar 2.25 ERA, a 16-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and an opponent batting average of just .143, his stock is skyrocketing. As the Reds push for their first playoff appearance since 2020, Greene’s performance is turning heads—and not just in Cincinnati.
With his explosive fastball and improved command, Greene is quickly becoming a pitcher every team would love to have. As trade rumors swirl and contenders look to bolster their rotations, the young ace’s future is becoming as intriguing as his historic achievements. His next start, set for Monday night in San Francisco, will only add to the growing buzz around one of MLB’s hottest names.
