The Cincinnati Reds had some excellent performers in the opening month of the season. Here is my All-Prospects team for April 2026. Catcher: Ryan McCrystal – Dayton Dragons McCrystal is probably not the catcher you expected to see on my All-Prospects team, but the numbers speak for themselves. He slashed .319/.425/.449 with seven extra-base hits and 20 RBIs. He was drafted in the ninth round in the 2024 draft out of East Carolina University and has quietly been a performer at each level in his career. McCrystal is a quality catcher and has good experience playing first base when the Reds' number-one prospect, Alfredo Duno, is behind the plate. First Base: Jacob Friend – Daytona Tortugas Jacob Friend had an incredible month to begin the season. He has been one of the few bright spots for the Daytona Tortugas so far this year. He slashed .329/.435/.757 with six home runs, eight doubles, and two triples. Friend was drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 draft out of Davidson.…