Joe DuSell brings left-handed pop, real two-way upside, and roster flexibility for Cincinnati
DuSell entered Cincinnati as a high-upside, multi-position athlete with a loud left-handed bat, plus corner-outfield/pitching versatility, and that package is exactly why he’s interesting. In his 2024 prep season, he hit .505 with a .608 on-base percentage and also struck out 73 in 33 innings, while scouting reports praised a heavy barrel, advanced bat speed, and above-average athleticism; he was also ranked among Illinois’ top prospects. Cincinnati’s 2026 roster lists him as a sophomore outfielder, and early-season notes showed him getting game action, though a 2025 fall injury limited evaluation, so the big question is how much of that explosive bat translates into everyday impact.
