Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Wednesday catcher prospect Tucker Barnhart will start the 2014 season at Triple-A, but added he wouldn't be surprised if Barnhart makes his MLB debut this year, according to Redlegs Radio Report.
Barnhart is considered the Reds' 10th-best prospect by Baseball America. He has a career .262 average, .346 on-base percentage, .363 slugging percentage and .709 OPS through five minor-league seasons. His strength is defense, as he owns a career .992 fielding percentage and 42 percent caught-stealing rate.