Former SLCC Bruins Star, Ex-BYU Commit Damian Henderson Signs Deal With Cincinnati Reds
Jul 11, 2020, 9:03 PM | Updated: 9:14 pm
(Courtesy of Damian Henderson)
(Courtesy of Damian Henderson)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Salt Lake Community College standout and ex-BYU Cougars commit Damian Henderson signed a contract with the MLB’s Cincinnati Reds.
Henderson announced his professional deal with an Instagram post on Friday, July 10.
“Holy cow……….I’m a Red………..LETS GO!! I am so blessed to be a part of this awesome and upcoming organization,” the former Bruins star posted.
View this post on Instagram
After verbally committing to play for BYU, the outfielder/pitcher decided to attend Salt Lake Community College in 2016.
During his time with the Bruins, he was selected to the SWAC All-Conference First Team and finished second for the SWAC Player of the Year award.
In 2018, Henderson transferred to CSU Bakersfield.
@CSUB_Baseball outfielder Damian Henderson Signs with Cincinnati Redshttps://t.co/1xxE1WBTBJ#MakeYourMark | #HomeIsAtHardt pic.twitter.com/ZlNKbLHhDa
— CSUB Baseball (@CSUB_Baseball) July 10, 2020
The Reds signed Henderson as a two-way player with an emphasis on pitching. His top speed pitch is 97 mph.
