[情報] MadFriars.com Top 20 Padres Prospects of 2010
MadFriars.com Top 20 Padres Prospects of 2010
By John Conniff
Denis Savage
Posted Mar 1, 2010
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With Jason McLeod assuming control of the Padres’ scouting and minor league
development, after a successful tenure with the Boston Red Sox in a similar
capacity, he will inherit a system that has substantially improved each year
since the last change in 2005.
Without question the Padres’ organization is deeper with quality players and
for the first time in years many home grown players such as Mat Latos and
Kyle Blanks have the San Diego fan base excited for what could be next.
The 2009 draft saw a marked change in the team’s draft philosophy as more
high reward/high risk draft picks were taken in early rounds with the
selections of high school players Donavan Tate, Everett Williams and Keyvius
Sampson. Part of the reasons for the philosophical remodeling was the change
in ownership, but the system was also deeper which enabled the organization
to take on more risk.
This year the best Padres’ prospects are at a minimum a year away and the
most likely players to make an appearance in San Diego could be either
infielders Lance Zawadzki and Logan Forsythe or pitchers Cory Luebke and
Aaron Poreda.
A quick note on the rankings; no player that missed most, if not all, of 2009
or is projected to miss all of 2010 was eligible to be ranked.
The best way to read this ranking, or really any article on this subject, is
try to find what the players do well and what they need to improve upon;
which can cause them to rise or fall in the future. As anyone who has
followed the Padres’ organization is aware, this could be a very different
list next year.
1. Simon Castro
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-5/215
Age: 22
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Signed out of the Dominican Republic
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
FW 10-6 3.33 140.1 157/37 118 52
2009 Highlights: After Mat Latos, Castro was the best pure pitching prospect
in the Padres’ system last season. The big Dominican has an electric arm
that features a big two-seam fastball and his four-seamer touches 94 to 96.
He has a much better idea of where it was going than when he began with the
organization three years ago. The big jump for him at each level has been the
improvement with his fastball command and development of his changeup.
Negatives: Castro needs to continue to refine his changeup, which will give
him a consistent third pitch. He has begun to use it more but still needs to
continue to improve his pitch sequencing.
Projection: High - The Padres believe as Castro continues to refine his
mechanics his velocity could increase to the point where he will sit in the
mid-90’s.
MadFriars.com Assessment: As good as Castro was this year, he is not as far
along in his development as Mat Latos and will take some more time to reach
the majors. The California League is brutal on pitchers, but Castro has top
of the rotation potential and the stuff, particularly with his two-seamer, to
challenge any hitter. He’s improved by leaps and bounds every season and
this year could be the an even bigger breakthrough.
2 . Jaff Decker
Position: LF/RF
Height/Weight: 5-10/205
Age: 20
Bats/Throws: L/L
How Acquired: Supplemental first-round, 2008
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
FW .299 .442 .514 443 85/92 107 43 16
2009 Highlights: Decker finished first in on-base and second in slugging
percentage in the Midwest League and was arguably the best player on a team
that won 101 games and the championship. An underrated fielder, he held his
own in left field and has the arm to play right.
Negatives: Many scouts have expressed doubts about not only Decker’s ability
to become more athletic but also his ability to maintain his body structure.
There are also concerns that a slightly complex swing will catch up to him.
Projection: Medium - Skill wise he is a nearly finished product, the big
question is how much he will or won’t develop his body.
MadFriars.com Assessment: Throughout his life, people have always doubted
that Decker is the same player that put up all those numbers, and each time
he has responded by being among the best everywhere he has played. In the
thin air and hard infields of the California League, he may put up some
staggering offensive numbers, particularly in a park like the Diamond that
favors left-handed hitters. Decker is a truly advanced hitter that is a much
better all-around player than given credit for.
3. James Darnell
Position: Third Base
Height/Weight: 6-2/200
Age: 23
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Second-round, 2008
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
FW .329 .468 .518 279 57/51 73 26 7
LE .294 .377 .553 265 30/38 69 33 13
2009 Highlights: Another product of the very strong 2008 draft, Darnell
destroyed the Midwest and Cal Leagues with a combined 59 extra base hits and
a .459 on-base percentage. Athleticism, burgeoning power, and plate
discipline fuse together to make a big talent. The question is will he be
able to stay at third base. If not, he has the arm for right.
Negatives:.His defense, particularly the accuracy of his arm, is the big
negative many see within his game.
Projection: High - Darnell has a line drive swing that added a touch of lift
this season, giving him true plus power potential as he continues to refine
the nuances of his swing. If he can find the right position in the field,
Darnell has a true impact bat. He has plus tools across the board and could
move positions without any affect to his value.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He should begin the year in San Antonio, the
toughest place to hit in the organization - and really just about anywhere in
the minors - particularly for right-handed hitters. If he can find a position
in the field, he has a true impact bat with plus tools across the board that
make him valuable at a variety of positions.
4. Cory Luebke
Position: Starting Pitcher/LHP
Height/Weight: 6-4/200
Age: 25
Bats/Throws: L/L
How Acquired: First-round, 2007
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
LE 8-2 2.34 88.1 80/17 73 23
SA 3-2 3.70 41.1 32/15 38 17
2009 Highlights: A big step forward for the lefty that rebounded from a
disappointing 2008 campaign. Luebke dominated the Cal League and was the
starting pitcher for the Cal-Carolina League All-Star game after undergoing a
total revamp of his delivery. While he wasn’t as effective in the Texas
League, his 3.70 ERA was inflated by two bad outings in nine starts.
Negatives: Luebke doesn’t have a true plus pitch but his success at future
levels will be determined by his ability to improve his secondary pitches as
much as his fastball developed this year.
Projection: Medium - Luebke relies on a good two-seam fast ball that comes in
around 88-92, mixed in with a slider and improving change. He now has a
better downhill plane to finish pitches which enhanced his ability to work
low in the zone. He doesn’t have a true plus pitch but mixes his fastball
effectively enough along with his secondary pitches to be an effective
starter in the big leagues. He profiles as a middle of the rotation starter.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He should return to San Antonio to begin the year
and with better mechanics and growing confidence may have a shot to be in San
Diego by mid-season.
5. Logan Forsythe
Position: Third Base
Height/Weight: 6-0/205
Age: 23
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: First-round, 2008
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
LE .322 .472 .504 297 61/48 76 24 8
SA .279 .384 .377 285 41/63 68 15 3
2009 Highlights: After stroking the ball extremely well in the Instructional
League, Forsythe followed with an outstanding year in High-A Lake Elsinore.
Promoted in mid-season, his power slowed down in the Texas League,
particularly at home, hitting .246/.324/.323.
Negatives: Many question if Forsythe has enough power to stay at third and
are unsure if he has the range to play second, where he played some in
college. Additionally, he would be best served if he was occasionally more
aggressive early in the count, particularly with runners in scoring position.
Projection: Medium - He does not have the power of Darnell but profiles as a
high average hitter that could do plenty of damage at the plate. A solid
all-around player, the only real question about him is if he can hit enough
at the hot corner, especially with the competition the organization has at
that position. He is by far the best defensive third baseman in the
organization.
MadFriars.com Assessment: With Darnell behind him, it’s likely he will begin
the season in Portland. A solid all-around player, the only real question is
if he can hit enough at third, especially with the competition in front and
behind him.
6. Edinson Rincon
Position: Third Base
Height/Weight: 6-1/195
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Signed out of Dominican Republic
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
EUG .300 .415 .468 313 46/60 80 28 7
2009 Highlights: Rincon may have the highest ceiling of all the third base
prospects and more than held his own in what is traditionally a college heavy
league. Blessed with an impressive physique, everyone is excited about his
potential, despite faltering slightly at the end of the year. The big
question is will it be at third base?
Negatives: The big downside on him was 22 errors in 70 games – 44 in the
field – and there are some concerns about how thick his body may eventually
become.
Projection: High - The most impressive aspect of his game is patience, which
is not often seen in a young Latin American player and should allow him to
develop more power as he refines his approach at the plate. The only real
question will be where he plays.
MadFriars.com Assessment: The cold weather and the uneven infields of the
Midwest League will be a challenge for the young Dominican, particularly if
the Padres keep him in the infield. He’s a long-term project, and although
the defense causes some questions about where he will eventually end up, the
offensive potential is bright.
7. Lance Zawadzki
Position: Shortstop/Second base/Third Base
Height/Weight: 5-11/190
Age: 25
Bats/Throws: S/R
How Acquired: Fourth-round, 2007
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
LE .276 .360 .552 163 18/29 40 18 10
SA .289 .372 .416 390 44/74 100 29 5
2009 Highlights: Zawadzki took a big step forward, flashing the five-tool
talent that the switch-hitter possesses. Eighteen extra-base hits in 36 games
caught everyone’s attention in the Cal League before being promoted to San
Antonio, where he finished among the team leaders in extra-base hits and
on-base percentage. Additionally, his defense picked up quite a bit from last
year, as the team played him primarily at shortstop.
Negatives: He needs to cut down on his strikeouts, and although he has a
terrific arm, his footwork and balance must improve. He must also work on
maintaining a healthy weight during the long season.
Projection: High - A true five-tool talent, Zawadzki is only beginning to
touch the surface of his talent. While he will have to improve upon pitch
selection, Zawadzki has power from both sides of the plate and excels as a
base runner with plus speed stealing 46 out of 51 bases in his three-year
career.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He’ll turn 25 next year, so he will be slightly
old for the minors, but by the end of the year, he could be the best
candidate to take over second base from David Eckstein in 2011.
8. Wynn Pelzer
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-1/200
Age: 24
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Ninth-round, 2007
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
LE 11-8 3.94 150.2 147/59 134 66
2009 Highlights: Pelzer is the pitcher everyone believes is going to be
better than he has shown so far, and so far he has been pretty good. In Lake
Elsinore, he struck out nearly a batter an inning and had a 147/59 K/BB
ratio. He combines a moving two-seam fastball with a wipeout slider. How fast
his changeup can catch up with his other pitches will determine not only how
quickly he can make the majors but also whether it will be as a starter or
reliever.
Negatives: Consistency with his changeup. Pelzer is hurt by being a bit of a
perfectionist, constantly tinkering with his delivery and occasionally has a
tough time getting into a flow; but his mechanics have improved each season.
Projection: High - Pelzer’s hard sinking fastball and slider are plus
pitches and gives him value as a starter or a relief pitcher. This year, he
did a better job of mixing the four- and two-seam fastballs, which helped him
to change the eye level for opposing batters.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He could put up some great numbers in San Antonio,
which is heaven for right-handed pitchers.
9. Aaron Poreda
Position: Starting Pitcher/LHP
Height/Weight: 6-6/240
Age: 23
Bats/Throws: L/L
How Acquired: Jake Peavy trade with Chicago White Sox
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
BIR 5-4 2.38 64.1 72/22 47 17
CHAR 0-0 3.60 10 9/3 8 4
CWS 1-0 2.45 11 12/8 9 3
POR 0-3 7.16 32.2 30/37 28 26
SD 0-0 3.86 2.1 0/5 1 1
2009 Highlights: With his size and mid-90s fastball, this is a prospect The
problem is he frequently has no clue where the pitch is going and doesn’t
have the secondary stuff to pitch effectively on the major league level as a
starter. The number of lefties that are his size with his raw stuff are rare,
and the Padres hope his previous minor league numbers are more indicative of
his ability than his tenure at Portland last year.
Negatives: Ummm, lets see, control?
Projection: High - He has to command his fastball first and foremost. If he
plans on staying a starter, Poreda will need to make strides with his
changeup and breaking ball in addition to his fastball.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He should begin the year in Portland after the team
works with him on a plethora of mechanical issues. If he can regain command
of his fastball along with some basic secondary pitches, he has big time
potential. But that is a very big “if”.
10. Adys Portillo
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-3/185
Age: 18
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Signed out of the Dominican Republic, 2008
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
AZL 1-9 5.13 52.2 44/28 67 30
2009 Highlights: Portillo was the team’s big bonus baby in 2008, helping to
cement San Diego’s commitment to developing players in Latin American. Only
17, he flashed plus stuff but also caught too much of the plate, which was
evident with his record. It’s important to remember, particularly at his age
and level, what he could be capable of in a few years is more important than
where he is now.
Negatives: Portillo has mechanical issues that do need to be ironed out, but
he has plenty of time to solve these issues. The most important lesson he
should have learned this year is that it’s not only about throwing strikes
but where he throws strikes. He tends to nibble too much early in the count,
which forces him to throw too many fat pitches over the plate.
Projection: High - This year he will essentially be a high school senior that
has a mid-90’s fastball. He has the potential to be a future top of the
rotation pitcher and could go the path of Castro in his development.
MadFriars.com Assessment: This is another long-range project that the
organization should see noticeable improvement in next year after a bout in
extended spring training and then onto short-season Eugene.
11. Rymer Liriano
Position: RF/CF
Height/Weight: 6-0/215
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Signed out of the Dominican Republic, 2008
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
AZL .350 .398 .523 212 15/52 69 17 8
2009 Highlights: A specimen; pure and simple and is easily the most exciting
hitting prospect to come out of the Padres’ Dominican academy. Liriano is a
true five-tool player and put up some blazing numbers this year in the AZL to
back it up. The only real area of concern is 52 strikeouts in 212 plate
appearances. Defensively, he is more of a corner outfielder but does have the
ability to play center – where he played much of this year.
Negatives: Plate discipline, which will especially be tested against much
more experienced pitchers in the Midwest or Northwest Leagues this year.
Learning to lay off breaking balls and improving his pitch recognition will
be his primary goals, an area that he made tremendous strides doing in 2009.
Also, the team has done extensive work with Liriano on keeping his emotions
in check.
Projection: High - A potential five-tool talent who is also very far away.
MadFriars.com Assessment: Despite the number of young talented outfielders
the Padres have, they may decide to push Liriano to Fort Wayne for 2010, if
they are confident he has improved his plate discipline. He is a natural
right fielder and simply needs more game experience to put all the pieces
together.
12. Everett Williams
Position: CF/LF
Height/Weight: 5-10/200
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: L/R
How Acquired: Supplemental first-round, 2009
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
AZL .389 .421 .611 19 1/7 7 3 0
EUG .200 .310 .400 29 4/11 5 3 1
2009 Highlights: Another high 2009 draftee that was able to get in some games
at the end of the year and flash some potential. Williams is an athletic
left-handed hitting outfielder that showed some ability in the AZL and in
Eugene.
Negatives: Not the biggest guy in the world and some question if he will
eventually become a a “tweener” not really a center fielder and not a big
enough bat for the corners. The issue he is dealing with now is a significant
loop in his swing, bringing his bat out of the hitting zone before its time.
He has a solid foundation but the swing plane needs to be changed.
Projection: High - Williams is a pretty polished player and considered one of
the best high school hitters in the 2009 draft. He has exceptional speed in
his legs and with his bat. He is a solid defender in either left or center
field.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He’ll start the year in frigid Fort Wayne, always
a big test for young players from warm weather states. Depending on what the
team determines to do with Donavan Tate, he’ll either be in center or left.
13. Keyvius Sampson
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-0/185
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Fourth-round, 2009
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
AZL 0-0 3.00 3 3/0 1 1
EUG 0-0 3.60 5 5/3 3 2
2009 Highlights: Many believed that Sampson was a borderline first-round
pick, and San Diego was extremely happy to see him still around in the
third-round of this year’s draft. He has a very live arm with a fastball
that moves in the strike zone along with an idea of how to pitch and setup
hitters.
Negatives: As with many young pitchers the key is to get a little more
consistency with his mechanics and better secondary pitches, but there is
much to like.
Projection: High - Very easy motion and one of the more athletic players in
the system. Sampson has a mid-90s fastball that has downward movement and
easy arm action. He also flashes a plus curveball.
MadFriars.com Assessment: Despite a late signing, the team was aggressive
with Sampson, giving him a taste of Eugene at the end of the year. Depending
on how well he performs in the spring and what the new scouting director’s
philosophy on innings for high school arms, he could start the year in Fort
Wayne.
14. Jeremy McBryde
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-3/235
Age: 23
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: 26th-round, 2006 (draft-and-follow)
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
LE 6-3 4.54 75.1 82/19 72 38
2009 Highlights: Before hurting his back, McBryde was well on his way to
proving he was the most talented pitcher on Lake Elsinore’s staff. The big
Oklahoman relies on a very heavy sinker that he throws in the low-90s with a
plus sharp slider and developing change. Throw out the one ridiculous outing
at the toy ball park in High Desert where he allowed 11 earned runs and 13
hits in 4.2 innings (that was the game where the Storm scored 33 runs), and
he was even more impressive.
Negatives: There are some overall concerns about his work ethic and
rehabilitation from his back injury, but until he got hurt, he was having as
good a season as anyone on the Storm.
Projection: Medium - His changeup needs work, and he needs to catch a little
less of the plate with his fastball, but he is very much on his way. He
profiles as a mid-level starter.
MadFriars.com Assessment: If healthy, he should be the most dominant pitcher
on San Antonio’s staff. If he can continue the development of his ability to
change speeds, he could be better than every pitcher in the organization with
the exception of Castro.
15. Drew Cumberland
Position: Shortstop
Height/Weight: 5-10/190
Age: 21
Bats/Throws: L/R
How Acquired: First-round, 2007
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
FW .293 .386 .410 330 40/36 85 25 2
2009 Highlights: If he had been able to stay on the field more, Cumberland
may have been the most improved Padres’ minor league player this year; and
in 2008, he was pretty good too. He put on 10 pounds of solid weight and
improved his arm strength with some mechanical adjustments to his throwing
motion. Possibly the best athlete in the system, the former Florida State
defensive back recruit has more range than any other shortstop and has gap
power.
Negatives: Health. Its not his fault, but he needs to play a full season
before we have an idea of what he can really do.
Projection: High - When he is healthy, he is an electric player that is
gaining gap power as he gets older. Cumberland has an advanced feel for pitch
selection but must start anew each time he comes back from injury, making
getting in a rhythm both defensively and offensively difficult. His speed is
a tremendous asset.
MadFriars.com Assessment: If he can stay healthy for a full season, he could
really put up some big numbers, but he has yet to play in 80 games in three
seasons with the organization.
16. Sawyer Carroll
Position: OF
Height/Weight: 6-4/210
Age: 24
Bats/Throws: L/R
How Acquired: Third-round, 2008
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
FW .316 .410 .464 290 40/57 79 26 5
LE .320 .402 .531 170 22/33 60 22 2
SA .317 .440 .488 100 18/16 26 9 1
2009 Highlights: Carroll made the biggest jump of anyone in the Padres’
organization, going from Fort Wayne all the way to San Antonio. He began to
use the whole field this season, and the team believes that more power will
show up this year as the new approach becomes incorporated into his game. He
has the arm to play either corner and may have moved into the best position
of any corner outfielder to challenge for a big league job.
Negatives: He needs to demonstrate more power to have a real shot as a corner
outfielder at the major league level.
Projection: Medium - He has cut down his tendency to wrap his bat towards the
pitcher on delivery and put himself into a better hitting position. As a
result, Carroll can allow the ball to travel deeper and get better pitch
recognition.
MadFriars.com Assessment: As noted, San Antonio is a brutal place to hit, but
it is a little easier for left-handed hitters. He has enough to hit home runs
but is more of a doubles hitter that could produce with a high average. A
good first half could lead to a promotion to Portland and maybe some major
league opportunities.
17. Jerry Sullivan
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-4/210
Age: 22
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Third-round, 2009
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
EUG 5-3 4.02 53.2 58/27 44 24
2009 Highlights: The Padres have had some luck getting pitching out of
Oklahoma with prospects Jeremy McBryde and fellow Oral Roberts alumni Jeremy
Heffner in previous drafts. Sullivan is no exception. Sullivan struggled
early in the season with Eugene in an unfamiliar role coming out of the ‘pen
but rounded back into form as a starter. In August, he had a 34/13 K/BB ratio
and only allowed 20 hits in 28 innings pitched.
Negatives: He needs to become more efficient and go deeper into games. His
fastball can become elevated and the mental part of the game must be ironed
out so he can succeed in any role.
Projection: Medium - A hard-thrower, Sullivan has had to change his mental
approach from being a strikeout thrower to a pitcher that will accept
contact. He has a solid downhill plane but will have to improve upon his
ability to stay back through his delivery so he can get on top of pitches.
MadFriars.com Assessment: A polished college pitcher, Sullivan’s development
will depend on how quickly he adapts to the pro game, specifically becoming
more efficient with his pitches. Normally, he would have a shot at being in
Lake Elsinore next year, but better organizational depth should have him
begin the year in Fort Wayne with a possibility of Lake Elsinore by the half.
18. James Needy
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-6/205
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Sixth-round, 2009
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
AZL 1-1 2.65 17 13/5 14 5
2009 Highlights: Another big pitcher that the Padres now have in their system
from the 2009 draft. Needy was a sixth-round local draft pick out of Santee
High School and performed well in limited time in the Arizona League. He held
the opposition to a .226 batting average and the organization was
particularly pleases with his progress.
Negatives: The same with any young pitcher; mechanics, particularly with his
size, and secondary pitches.
Projection: High - Needy uses his height to get a great downward plane on his
ball and the tweaking of his mechanics has added velocity; but he is very far
away not only in his skill level but how much his body will eventually fill
out.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He has a good chance of starting the season in Fort
Wayne where the organization will carefully monitor his innings.
19. Anthony Bass
Position: Starting Pitcher/RHP
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Age: 22
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Fifth-round, 2008
Team W-L ERA IP K/BB HITS EARNED RUNS
FW 9-3 2.19 90.1 69/25 79 22
LE 3-0 3.51 33.1 20/14 33 13
2009 Highlights: Bass was one of the Padres best pitchers this year, going
12-3 between Fort Wayne and Lake Elsinore. A four-pitch repertoire – each
that he can throw for strikes – gives Bass a distinct advantage on the
hitter. He has a slightly above-average fastball and mixes his pitches well
down in the zone. With deception in his delivery, the ball jumps on hitters
and makes it difficult for them to recognize his offerings before committing.
Negatives: He doesn’t have a real “out” pitch so in order to succeed he
will need to have three or four pitches working all the time.
Projection: Medium - A very polished pitcher, his development will be in
refining what he has and improving on the mental side of the game. The former
Wayne State star is not the biggest of guys nor does he possess a singular
dominating pitch, but he knows how to keep the opposition off-balance.
MadFriars.com Assessment: He should begin the year in Lake Elsinore where he
thrived in limited innings last year. Because he doesn’t have a dominating
pitch, he is hard to project. The one thing that is apparent is that his
performance has earned him an opportunity to show what he can do.
20. Jonathan Galvez
Position: Shortstop/Second Base
Height/Weight: 6-3/185
Age: 19
Bats/Throws: R/R
How Acquired: Signed out of the Dominican Republic
Team AVG OBP SLG PA BB/K Hits XBH HR
AZL .295 .399 .503 227 30/44 57 25 6
2009 Highlights: Coming from Latin America, Galvez immediately impressed not
only with his performance but also his plate discipline. Despite a wiry
frame, Galvez has some significant pop with a clean swing that generates
solid bat speed that allows him to hit the gaps with regularity. In 2008, at
17, he was very good in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .272/.449/.370
and this year in the AZL, although his patience took a bit of a dip, his
other numbers picked up; particularly power. He is a true five-tool prospect
whose biggest test is to translate his immense raw talent into baseball
production. Galvez particularly punished left-handed pitching hitting
.375/.444/.700 in 45 plate appearances.
Negatives: He can get a little flashy with the glove, which caused 20 errors
in 52 games and as the common saying goes, he sometimes has a little too much
power for his own good.
Projection: High - A big talent that combines a wide array of tools and
already understands the importance of pitch selection. Mental maturity will
be a big test for the young Dominican. He must learn to separate a bad play
from the rest of his game. Taking a error to the plate or a bad at-bat into
the field has been the norm and needs to become the exception.
MadFriars.com Assessment: Depending on how well he has progressed defensively
in the off-season and in the spring, the team may give him the everyday
shortstop position in Fort Wayne; which will be a major test both at the
plate and in the field. The Padres like his advanced pitch recognition and
they believe he has the instincts and arm to stay at shortstop. Although
there are concerns about his defense, the bat and ability to recognize
pitches could make him special.
MadFriars.com is a website that covers the San Diego Padres minor league
system with daily game reports, coach and player interviews, commentary from
the front office and detailed prospect scouting reports. MadFriars.com visits
all of the minor league affiliates throughout the season and provides two or
three new pieces of content daily.
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