The Cincinnati Reds have called up outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville, filling the gap left by Noelvi Marte, who has been placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Hinds showcased his power at Louisville, hitting a home run in three consecutive games and boasting a .281 batting average with eight homers over 138 plate appearances this season. The 24-year-old made a notable debut last July, becoming the first player since Willie Mays to achieve multiple hitting milestones in a five-day span.

Hinds has become known for his explosive starts, including a home run in his first at-bat of the 2024 spring training against the Milwaukee Brewers. His previous MLB debut was memorable, marked by a spectacular sliding catch and a 449-foot homer. As a second-round draft pick in 2019, Hinds opted for a professional career over college baseball at LSU after high school. Despite battling injuries in earlier seasons, his potential as a power hitter is now on display as he steps into a major league role.