Justin Lebron, the Cincinnati Reds' first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, has started his professional career at High-A Dayton on fire, batting .353 with four home runs in his first eight games for the Dragons.
Lebron's OPS is 1.166 through his first 35 plate appearances. He also has two stolen bases and driven in eight runs.
On Aug. 20 against Quad Cities, Lebron homered for the fourth time in five games.
Lebron signed in July for a $5 million bonus, about $300,000 more than the assigned slot value for the 18th overall pick.
Lebron played shortstop at the University of Alabama.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Justin Lebron, Reds' first-round pick, has 4 HRs in 8 games at Dayton
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