Reed is exactly the kind of advanced power bat that really has little to prove in the California League. His raw strength and collegiate polish are a recipe for exactly the kind of Herculean numbers he's produced thus far, and we're not going to be able to draw too many conclusions about the central question of his power utility until he gets challenged by better sequencing and fastball execution at higher levels.

Still, it's very much worth confirming that the bat looks very good. It's a three-true-outcome profile, and there will be ample swing-and-miss in his game thanks to a load that can get sloppy and modest bat speed. But Reed's approach is among the more advanced I've seen in the league and he shows a rare ability among hitters with his kind of raw power to get to it in games. He demonstrates a good kind of patience, working counts well and attacking with a selective aggression. He's not passive and will jump fastballs early in counts while also showing encouraging discipline in laying off heaters in the tougher-to-reach corners of the zone.

The intelligence in the box pairs well with top-shelf brute strength to offset some of the physical limitations Reed's large frame presents, and the combination gives his light-tower power the opportunity to play. I'm bullish he can continue to bring a sizeable chunk of the power into games against advanced pitching and produce value despite a fringy defensive profile. The production will get discounted for the time being on account of league and ballpark context, but Reed has legitimate impact offensive potential and projects as a potential middle-of-the-order bat in a good lineup.