The Cincinnati Reds farm system has 6 full-season levels if you count from rookie ball through Triple-A, plus the major-league club above them. That usually breaks down as Rookie, Single-A, High-A, Double-A, Triple-A, and the MLB team.

Quick breakdown

  • Triple-A: Louisville Bats.
  • Double-A: Chattanooga Lookouts.
  • High-A: Dayton Dragons.
  • Single-A: Daytona Tortugas.
  • Rookie-level affiliates may also be part of the system depending on the season and structure.

Simple answer

If someone asks “how many levels,” the most common answer is 5 minor-league levels under the Reds, or 6 total levels including MLB.