Reds Select Moeller Star Ponatoski in Late Rounds of MLB Draft

The Cincinnati Reds organization has added Moeller High School's Matt Ponatoski to their system, selecting him in the eighteenth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The right-handed pitcher was taken with the 542nd selection overall, marking a significant milestone in his young baseball career.

Ponatoski, a recognized standout from the Moeller program, now enters the professional ranks after being drafted by his hometown team. The selection comes as part of the Reds' broader efforts to build their future talent pool through the annual draft process.