The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:33 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Donald Lutz Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 Multiple injuries gave an unexpected call to Donald Lutz to make the jump from AA Pensacola to the Reds recently. In a handful of games at the MLB level he’s started out like he belongs and powered the Reds attack Sunday by plating their first three runs with a homer. http://reds.scout.com/2/1291246.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1291246.html Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds The schedule for teams in the Cincinnati organization was interrupted last night by rain suspending the Reds game and postponing Louisville’s. Pensacola picked up a win from solid offense from the top of their lineup and Donald Lutz’s fourth home run of the season. http://reds.scout.com/2/1284338.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1284338.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:24:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds One year ago Bakersfield had the best first-half record in the California League. Now much of that core is getting ready to start the season at Pensacola. One year ago there was a talent void at the top of the Cincinnati development system left by trades and promotions. This group contains some of the top candidates to fill it and they’re ready for AA action. http://reds.scout.com/2/1272973.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1272973.html Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:53:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds One of the first of a new generation of international players fostered by the World Baseball Classic, Donald Lutz attends his first big league camp with the Reds. http://mlb.scout.com/2/1269073.html 2047 Ryan Gorcey http://mlb.scout.com/2/1269073.html Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:40:00 GMT 0 243 MLB mlb While growing up in Germany Donald Lutz did not start baseball until his older brother got him interested when he was almost sixteen. A few years later the Reds signed him as a free agent and moved him to the rookie leagues. He’s shown great power while moving defensively from first base to left field and should make a push for AAA action in 2013. http://reds.scout.com/2/1266977.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1266977.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:18:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield was the only Reds affiliate to see post season action this year after finishing with the best record in the first half of the California League. Five Blaze players earned all-star selections and promotions to AA. There season was ended with a loss at Modesto in game five of their first series. http://reds.scout.com/2/1225025.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1225025.html Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:24:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds Donald Lutz started the season out strong at Bakersfield until an ankle injury sidelined him in June. Now he's joined several Blaze teammates in Pensacola where he's learning to hit AA pitching. The Bakersfield Boys had the bets first-half record in the Cal League and now they're in position to make a run at a second half division title in the Southern League. http://reds.scout.com/2/1211673.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1211673.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:16:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield completed a successful first half of the 2012 season by finishing with the best record in the California League. The Blaze offense worked by combining a high on-base pct along with leading the league in steals. That was plenty of offense for a pitching staff that had the league's lowest ERA. Five players were selected to represent the Blaze in this year's all-star game. http://reds.scout.com/2/1196284.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1196284.html Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:10:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield slugger Donald Lutz went 5-5 with his 11th homer in a 11-6 win over Stockton. The first basemen is now tied for the Cal League lead in home runs. Justice French has not allowed a run in two starts since his promotion from Dayton. The late-round pick has overcome some serious health concerns and has shown great control as he advances through the Reds system. http://reds.scout.com/2/1186617.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1186617.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:14:00 GMT 1 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield improved their division-leading record to 15-10 with a 7-2 win over Lancaster last night. Donald Lutz hit his seventh home run of the season. He's now tied for second in the California League while keeping a .309 average. Tony Cingrani tossed five innings in another scoreless outing. His ERA is down to 0.32. http://reds.scout.com/2/1183420.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1183420.html Thu, 03 May 2012 14:51:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield cruised to their tenth straight win last night behind another one-hit outing by southpaw Tony Cingrani. Billy Hamilton and Donald Lutz led the Blaze offense to an 8-1 win. http://reds.scout.com/2/1181529.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1181529.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds Bakersfield will go for their tenth consecutive win tonight at Stockton after last night's 6-4 win over the Ports. Timely hitting and strong pitching is a good recipe for success and the Blaze have used it to get within a half game of the California League North Division lead. http://reds.scout.com/2/1180756.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1180756.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:54:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds 23 year-old Donald Lutz grew up in Germany and did not start playing baseball until he was sixteen years old. He led Bakersfield last night going 4-5 with two doubles and three runs scored, including the game winner in the 9th. That performanced lifted his batting average over .300 on the season. http://reds.scout.com/2/1179135.html 2047 John Montgomery http://reds.scout.com/2/1179135.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:12:00 GMT 0 262 Cincinnati reds