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Day 71: Johnny Cueto, 2014 Reds All-Star

Joel M. Beall
jbeall@enquirer.com
Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto delivers against the Brewers on April 28 at GABP.

It is 100 days from Major League Baseball's Opening Day to this year's All-Star Game -- and it just so happens that there have been exactly 100 players who have represented the Reds at the Midsummer Classic. The Enquirer is counting down the days beginning April 5 to this year's game at Great American Ball Park on July 14 by profiling each of the previous Reds All-Stars.

Position: SP

All-Star Game appearances: 1 ('14)

ASG stats: Did not pitch in lone appearance.

Reds' career: 7 seasons - 194 games, 85-57 record, 3.27 ERA, 995 strikeouts

Memorable Reds moments: Finished second in Cy Young voting in 2014, leading the league in strikeouts, innings and hits per nine innings. Owned a 2.48 ERA from 2011 to 2014 (102 starts). Known for distinctive wind-up, reminiscent of Luis Tiant.