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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Nebraska hasn't had a high school player drafted since 2019 but that should change with Lewis, who might sneak into the supplemental first round and become the state's highest prep position player selection ever. He got stronger and faster heading into his senior season and dazzled at the Super 60 Pro Showcase in February, recording the quickest 60-yard dash (6.4 seconds) and finishing at or near the top of most of the athletic testing categories. He has shown increased pop in game action while leading Millard West HS (Omaha) to its second state Class A championship in three years and winning Gatorade Nebraska high school player of the year honors.

Lewis has a quick left-handed stroke and is driving the ball harder and more consistently than he has in the past. He can get overly pull-happy as he looks to tap into more power and comes with some swing-and-miss concerns. He tends to tinker with his batting stance, but if everything comes together, he could develop into a .260 hitter with 20 homers per season.

Lewis' 60-yard time translates more into solid-to-plus speed on the diamond, where he's aggressive on the bases and rangy at shortstop. The Arkansas recruit has inconsistent hands and actions on defense, and he doesn't always cut throws loose and make the most of his solid arm strength. If he can't stick at short, he would profile well at second or third base.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Nebraska hadn’t had a high school player drafted since 2019 but that changed with Lewis, who became the state's highest prep position player selection when the Reds took him in the second round of the 2024 Draft. Added strength and speed heading into his senior season helped his profile, and he led his Millard West HS team to its second state Class A championship in three years. The Gatorade Nebraska High School Player of the Year got a well-above-slot $3.05 million bonus to forego his commitment to Arkansas.

Lewis has a quick left-handed stroke and is driving the ball harder and more consistently than he has in the past. He can get overly pull-happy as he looks to tap into more power and comes with some swing-and-miss concerns. He tends to tinker with his batting stance, but if everything comes together, he could develop into a .260 hitter with 20 homers per season.

Lewis' 60-yard time translates more into solid-to-plus speed on the diamond, where he's aggressive on the bases and rangy at shortstop. He has inconsistent hands and actions on defense, and he doesn't always cut throws loose and make the most of his solid arm strength. If he can't stick at short, he would profile well at second or third base.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/05/2024	SS Tyson Lewis assigned to ACL Reds.
	07/26/2024	Cincinnati Reds signed SS Tyson Lewis.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated SS Tyson Lewis.
	05/23/2024	SS Tyson Lewis assigned to College Workout.
	05/13/2024	SS Tyson Lewis assigned to High School Workout.
	07/22/2023	MWSA Blue activated SS Tyson Lewis.
	07/21/2023	SS Tyson Lewis assigned to High School Workout.