San Diego Padres Preliminary Prospect List
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:00 PM EST
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San Diego Padres
Yoan Alcantara????? OF
Matt Andriese RHP
John Barbato RHP
Anthony Bass RHP
Vince Belnome 2B
Brad Brach RHP
Sawyer Carroll OF
Simon Castro RHP
Zach Cates RHP
Drew Cumberland 2B
James Darnell 3B
Jaff Decker OF
Jose DePaula LHP
Robbie Erlin LHP
Reymond Fuentes OF
Jonathan Galvez 2B
Jedd Gyorko 3B
Jason Hagerty C
Cody Hebner RHP
Austin Hedges C
Pedro Hernandez LHP
Duanel Jones 3B
Casey Kelly RHP
Mike Kelly RHP
Rymer Liriano OF
Matt Lollis RHP
Alberth Martinez OF
Mile Mikolas RHP
Juan Oramas LHP
Andy Parrino UT
Jace Peterson SS
Mark Pope RHP
Kevin Quackenbush RHP
Colin Rea RHP
Edinson Rincon 3B
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Joe Ross RHP
Keyvius Sampson RHP
Burch Smith RHP
Cory Spangenberg 2B
Matt Stites RHP
Donavan Tate OF
Blake Tekotte OF
Jeudy Valdez SS
Joe Wieland RHP
Everett Williams OF
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did some shuffling. Still need to cut several.
San Diego Padres
Yoan Alcantara? OF
Matt Andriese RHP
John Barbato RHP
Vince Belnome 2B
Brad Brach RHP
Sawyer Carroll OF
Simon Castro RHP
Zach Cates RHP
Drew Cumberland 2B
James Darnell 3B
Jaff Decker OF
Jose DePaula LHP
Robbie Erlin LHP
Reymond Fuentes OF
Jonathan Galvez 2B
Jedd Gyorko 3B
Jason Hagerty C
Cody Hebner RHP
Austin Hedges C
Pedro Hernandez LHP
Duanel Jones 3B
Casey Kelly RHP
Mike Kelly RHP
Rymer Liriano OF
Matt Lollis RHP
Alberth Martinez OF
Tommy Medica 1B-C
Mile Mikolas RHP
Juan Oramas LHP
Jace Peterson SS
Mark Pope RHP
Kevin Quackenbush RHP
Jorge Reyes RHP
Edinson Rincon 3B
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Joe Ross RHP
Keyvius Sampson RHP
Burch Smith RHP
Cory Spangenberg 2B
Matt Stites RHP
Donavan Tate OF
Blake Tekotte OF
Jeudy Valdez SS
Joe Wieland RHP
Everett Williams OF
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:06 PM EST reply actions
I'm not an expert
But, Cody Hebner, Duanel Jones and Burch Smith stand out as not belonging. Alberth Martinez seems too far away and I’m not sure whatever ceiling he has justifies his inclusion. Not sure who would be the next one off if I’m cutting 6.
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'd be interesting in hearing something about Matt Stites
Good numbers, but don’t know much about how he went about getting them.
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
Sawyer Carroll
Would be a good one to leave out, IMO.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 8, 2025 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
jones has to be in. high-ceiling. Hebner and Smith are cuttable although I like both. Martinez stays
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
I'm the man to help you John.
Hebner, and Burch seem like 2 easy cuts.
Medica is another cut for me. So is Valdez but I understand if I’m alone on Valdez.
I agree with you on keeping Jones but he’s near the bottom.
Don’t let anyone downgrade your opinion on Sawyer Carroll. I know he’s old but I actually followed the box scores daily during the season; and I listened to his playoff games last postseason on the radio, and Sawyer is one of milb standouts. Before doing that I thought he was a C but now I rate him a B-. Again I’ll admit that he’s older but You have to keep in mind he was playing behind Rizzo/Clark (AAA), Blanks (AA) for most of the season. He’s very clutch and was extremely impressive in 2011. Also an above avg college player at Duke from my understanding?
I think Williams, Barboto, Tekotte, and Portillo should all be borderlines. I’d make a note that guys like Portillo and Williams would make nearly every top 30 on potential alone but in a system this deep a prospect also needs some results.
by johnnycomelately9 on Dec 10, 2025 8:15 AM EST up reply actions
freiman
Johnny, you described big Nate Freiman above, not Carroll. But he doesn’t belong on a top 30 either…
by realitypolice on Dec 10, 2025 9:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
you a fan of Carroll, John?
I’ve never really cared for him all that much. He’s going to be 26 in May, he’s clearly a corner OF or 1B, and he can’t hit left-handed pitching. Is he really going to get a chance, and will he deserve it?
by mrkupe on Dec 8, 2025 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
The following were the ones taken off from the original list
Anthony Bass
Andrew Cumberland
Andy Parrino
Colin Rea
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Whoops
Not Cumberland. He’s still there.
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Why is Bass out???
performed at every level including brief action in bigs….
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Too much time in the bigs?
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think so...
Sept. time doesn’t count against him & he had only 20-some IP.
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
Bass should still be considered a prospect
I just flipped through John’s 2011 book for his cutoff’s and didn’t see them. For BA, it’s 50 IP or 30 appearances, and he makes it on both ends, 48.1 IP, 27 appearances. Think they have a very good 7th or 8th inning reliever in that one. He has the stuff to succeed in the rotation, but don’t think he’s a long-term option there for San Diego with the other arms already slotted in the rotation and the impressive depth fast approaching.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 9, 2025 2:06 AM EST up reply actions
cumberland was supposedly cleared for playing in 2012, but I think i am going to cut him anyway. Not enough room.
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
There should be some note since he was so promising.
by James Westfall on Dec 8, 2025 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Cumberland has been getting a lot of buzz lately
From what I’ve heard they’re going to move him to 2B.
He is the ideal kind of player for Petco so I wouldn’t omit him.
by johnnycomelately9 on Dec 10, 2025 8:19 AM EST up reply actions
portillo was on my original list of 51. But his control is so awful...7.11 ERA, etc. Have to think about it
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Potillo
should still be in - touched 100 a few times recently, dominating at beginning of games, fades quickly… still a prospect
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
list
San Diego Padres 43 players
Yoan Alcantara? OF
Matt Andriese RHP
John Barbato RHP
Vince Belnome 2B
Brad Brach RHP
Sawyer Carroll OF
Simon Castro RHP
James Darnell 3B
Jaff Decker OF
Robbie Erlin LHP
Reymond Fuentes OF
Jonathan Galvez 2B
Jedd Gyorko 3B
Jason Hagerty C
Austin Hedges C
Pedro Hernandez LHP
Duanel Jones 3B
Casey Kelly RHP
Mike Kelly RHP
Rymer Liriano OF
Matt Lollis RHP
Alberth Martinez OF
Tommy Medica 1B-C
Mile Mikolas RHP
Juan Oramas LHP
Jace Peterson SS
Mark Pope RHP
Kevin Quackenbush RHP
Jorge Reyes RHP
Edinson Rincon 3B
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Joe Ross RHP
Keyvius Sampson RHP
Cory Spangenberg 2B
Matt Stites RHP
Donavan Tate OF
Blake Tekotte OF
Jeudy Valdez SS
Joe Wieland RHP
Everett Williams OF
That’s 40.
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 4:55 PM EST reply actions
The following fell off
Jose DePaula
Cory Hebner
Burch Smith
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
And
Drew Cumberland.
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
And
Zach Cates.
"second base is the bizness." -jbox
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by Wonko on Dec 8, 2025 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Why no Cates you think?
Struggled with control a bit, but not terribly so. Lots of Ks and grounders.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 8, 2025 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Is there anything that could be said about Everett Williams that wasn't said last year?
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Dec 8, 2025 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
also forgot to ask, no Parrino?
Was he cut just because he already has major league experience and we have a pretty good idea of what he is (utility guy)?
by mrkupe on Dec 8, 2025 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
utility guy. for some teams he would be in.
Portillo might end up there even though the odds against him are now long in my view.
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
John...
You gotta have Anthony Bass on that list…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 5:49 PM EST reply actions
It is easy to tell me who to add. Less easy to tell me who to cut. Bass can get back on and would be an easy comment to write, but who gets cut? Carroll?
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Padres
I do my own top Padres prospect ranking for another site so I don’t want to influence your list… Bass is much more legit prospect than a lot of guys on the list. Sub-3.50 ERA at nearly every stop, decent K/9, doesn’t walk anyone, MLB success in first exposure…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
Bass
It’s OK. I didn’t mean to be snarky.
I’m sick with a flu bug of some kind, haven’t had a day off since early November, and have a lot of time pressure right now. Bear with me.
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't take it that way
….just trying to provide reasoning behind suggestion…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
Bass is virtually assured a spot in the rotation or bullpen.
I’d rather hear about the guys who will be in the minors. Lots of choices there.
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Dec 8, 2025 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
Plus, I feel like all of us padres fans saw enough of him in the majors. I’d rather hear about the guys I haven’t had a chance to see.
by Antonio Olivares on Dec 8, 2025 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
No offense guys...
…but Bass is an almost assurred producer at the big league level… While it’s fun to dream on young guys, most of them won’t reach AAA let alone the bigs…
Bass is legit prospect.
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
We all agree Bass is legit.
I just view him as a graduated prospect. If space is limited, I’d rather hear about Stites or Pope. Guys who actually start the season in the minor leagues.
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Dec 8, 2025 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
I like Pope..
…quite a bit…
I guess I get what you’re saying… I just don’t want to overlook guys who are no longer the “shiny new toy”…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
No one is saying that.
But we’d all rather hear about players we haven’t actually seen play.
by GoGorath on Dec 9, 2025 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
ok
Ok.
I had forgotten that Carroll was that old, so I will dump him and put Bass in.
That means Bass will blow out his elbow in spring training, and Carroll will hit .320 in the majors. LOL
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 5:52 PM EST reply actions
San Diego Padres 40 players
"Yoan Alcantara" OF C
Matt Andriese RHP C+
John Barbato RHP
Anthony Bass RHP
Vince Belnome 2B
Brad Brach RHP
Simon Castro RHP
James Darnell 3B
Jaff Decker OF
Robbie Erlin LHP
Reymond Fuentes OF
Jonathan Galvez 2B
Jedd Gyorko 3B
Jason Hagerty C
Austin Hedges C
Pedro Hernandez LHP
Duanel Jones 3B C
Casey Kelly RHP
Mike Kelly RHP
Rymer Liriano OF
Matt Lollis RHP
Alberth Martinez OF
Tommy Medica 1B-C
Mile Mikolas RHP
Juan Oramas LHP
Jace Peterson SS
Mark Pope RHP
Kevin Quackenbush RHP
Jorge Reyes RHP
Edinson Rincon 3B
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Joe Ross RHP
Keyvius Sampson RHP
Cory Spangenberg 2B
Matt Stites RHP
Donavan Tate OF
Blake Tekotte OF
Jeudy Valdez SS
Joe Wieland RHP
Everett Williams OF
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 5:52 PM EST reply actions
yeah, short season reliever would make sense
TOUGH system to cut guys from, though . . .almost all of these guys are really interesting.
by mrkupe on Dec 8, 2025 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
SERIOUSLY DEEP SYSTEM
This comment will be taken as Padres-homer, but I don’t think Torronto’s system is appreciably better…
I like Arizona’s more - and I’m not saying SD is #2 - but top 5 or nearly so…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
re
I like our pitching prospects more than anyone’s, but I am envious of their toolsie guys. Our system only has one guy loud on tools, Keon Braxton. They have a few in Tate,Williams, Spanneburg, etc.
Even if they don’t pan out, I like having 2-3 of those high end boom or bust guys around. Sooner or later you come up with a Chris Young type
by ScottAZ on Dec 8, 2025 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
this
Stites was the one who stood out to me…deep system
by PrincetonCubs on Dec 8, 2025 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
ok then
I only saw him once at a SJ/LE game randomly this year, but he sure didn’t look like anything to be excited about..numbers aren’t terrible though.
by PrincetonCubs on Dec 8, 2025 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
stites
The thing with Stites is that I’ve seen him in person which makes it easier to write about him.
Medica seems like a possibility. I think Portillo and Stites are more interesting than Medica.
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
I'd have Portillo and Stites over Medica too.
I’d have Cates over Medica as well. Cates had a great fastball/change up combination in the 2 games I saw him throw on milb.tv. His FIP was much better than his ERA last year too.
by Antonio Olivares on Dec 8, 2025 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
cates
i’m a cates fan since he was in JC and will restore him if I can
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
+1
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Dec 8, 2025 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
He'd be #20 (hitting) prospect for me
If he’s really 23 or 24 instead of 18, then that’s a whole other thing, but as of know I’m going with 20/21. That said, he outhit the likes of Blanks, Decker & Liriano by show more power (ISO), and while his ability to walk at this point is near non-existant, part of that is due to his ability to put the bat on the ball. His 11.7 K% coupled with his power make him a very intriguing prospect even with him a few (hopefully) years older.
John, do you care if I post my top 20 hitting/pitching prospects in the system? I could wait until yours is published and do it in that thread.
Looking forward to next years book. Last year there was a muck up in my deliver/order so I was given an advanced copy of the PDF, which is saved on my work & home computers, with my hard copy arriving a week later, which sits on my coffee table :) Is there a bundle deal to purchase both? The PDF in this day and age is a huge blessing and I would pay more for both. I’d put a 10 dollar value on that. Seems like their is some extra revenue to be made by bundling them with people like me and I’m sure numerous others.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 10, 2025 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
uh . . .
He didn’t out-hit those guys. He was playing in rookie ball.
by mrkupe on Dec 12, 2025 2:14 AM EST up reply actions
several to choose from...
Of the guys on your 40, I’d include Portillo over several: Medica, Stites, Pope, and Mikolas for starters.
Portillo’s upside, IMO, is what seperate’s him from the players I just mentioned. His struggles in 2011 were in large part against LHB:
vs LH - .336/.461/.559 - 12.3 h/9, 8.7 bb/9, 7.7 k/9, 2.37 WHIP, 5.60 FIP
vs RH - .232/.317/.424 - 7.8 h/9, 3.8 bb/9, 12.7 k/9, 1.33 WHIP, 3.69 FIP
Those strikeout numbers versus righties (and all the other numbers), as a teenager in the MWL, should be enough to get him in the book. Ft. Wayne had 25 arms pitch for them this year, 15 were atleast 23 years old. Portillo was the only teenager and was a full year younger then their next youngest arm (Sampson). Staying in the MWL, Taijuan Walker also was more dominant verse RH than LH in terms of K’s, and even then his 11 k/9 rate versus them doesn’t come close to matching Portillo’s.
I’m curious what the Padres think of his struggles versus LHB. Whether it’s a mechanical issue that is giving him problems or what. At his age there is plenty of room for growth, and I can’t ignore the good in favor of some guys whose upside doesn’t seem terribly bright.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 9, 2025 3:27 AM EST up reply actions
They think it’s because he has nothing approaching an effective change to throw and his slider breaks right into lefties’ wheelhouse. Or at least, they should think that…
by realitypolice on Dec 9, 2025 7:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It’s strange though that in a similar amount of batter’s faced he only gave up 3 longball’s to lefties but 7 to righties, despite all those numbers to the contrary. At his age, you’d think there is ample time for his control to improve, his pitches to further develop.
In terms of upside amongst arms in the system, think only Sampson & Ross are in the same class.
Regardless, I think he is definitely one of the Padres 40 best prospects. Next year he’ll either shoot up the list, with top-10 potential, or drop out, but as of now he should be in it.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 9, 2025 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Cumberland
i know its easy to say who to add back but the truth is i’m not sure who to cut but according to rotoworld cumberland is healthy and back. A guy who probably defensively sticks at SS and has a nice bat should easily remain on this list somewhere. What did he get from you a B- last year? If he has a healthy year and progresses at all that is at least a B prospect on next years list so to have him off top 40 i find to be a possible mistake.
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by Dominatio on Dec 8, 2025 6:15 PM EST reply actions
i guess i could cut stites or pope for Cumberland
by John Sickels on Dec 8, 2025 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'd like to vote against that plan.
To me, he’s auditioning for the 2013 book.
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Dec 8, 2025 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
Keep Cumberland off.
I mean, what would you say about Cumberland other than, “potentially great comeback story, was promising prospect before weird inner ear thing, etc”
by Antonio Olivares on Dec 8, 2025 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
I have an answer
Cumberland was cleared by a specialist who claims he was misdiagnosed and the padres are planning on moving him to 2B.
Listen to this for entertainment and insight: http://wpc.31d2.edgecastcdn.net/8031D2/xxsportsl/common/global_audio/40/43216.mp3
by johnnycomelately9 on Dec 10, 2025 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
This
i just think the guy deserves mentioning, plus he could be a good sleeper and he plays a premium position….plus if he starts hitting again people are going to be hounding you about what your thoughts are and asking why you didnt rank him. etc…
by James Westfall on Dec 8, 2025 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
sigh
-needs to play
-needs to stay healthy
-needs to hit at AA
-needs to move to second base
Given everything, he couldn’t be more than a C at this point anyways, could he? We have no idea what he’s going to do after being off for 1.5 years.
by mrkupe on Dec 8, 2025 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
If he’s healthy & hasn’t lost a step (so to speak) he’s a top 10-15 prospect in this system… But we have NO IDEA what he is now (in terms of ability)…
-peter
by PeterF on Dec 8, 2025 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
even at a "C"
the guy is worth mentioning how many low level relief pitchers get grade C? this guy has skills and he has a great story, even if he becomes a career AAA-2B he is a top 40 player in this organization.
in 900+ at-bats he strung together a .316/.380/.430…if he was more of a career .275/.325/.370 and then he got injured i would say leave him off, but he actually had some promise.
by James Westfall on Dec 8, 2025 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
you know a quarter of those ABs came as a 4th year pro in the Cal, right? (.365/.404/.542)
by mrkupe on Dec 8, 2025 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
i do...but at bats are at bats
some are obviously more telling than others, but its not like Cumberland gets to decide where he plays.
by James Westfall on Dec 8, 2025 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
In Cumberland's defense
Let’s be honest, after the 2012 season is said and done with Cumberland could be in the Padres plans. A Cumberland/Spangenberg middle infield in late 2013/2014 offers a lot to like, even with some throws from short sailing for an error. Cumberland in his career has struck out only 11.4% of the time, which is excellent, and exactly what you want with a guy with speed. His xbh/k ratio of .69 in 2009 & .64 in 2010 are nice marks.
For comparisson, James Darnell who I’d say is their best bat control guy in the upper-half of the minors has struck 15.5% of the time, though he ended the year in San Diego not whiffing once in his last 30 PA’s showing off his skillset. Really hope Darnell gets 400+ PA’s in SD in 2012. Same for Forsythe.
Cumberland could tun out to be a lot like Jason Bartlett, and in the minors both have very similar statistical skillsets, from the speed to the plate discipline. Obviously paying 500k vs 5m goes a long way for a similar player so that is a plus in its self. Not to mention getting a players best years in all likelyhood.
The problem is the Padres only getting 40 spots allocated, plenty of prospects to take this thing to 50, and interesting ones too.
by Amish_Willy on Dec 10, 2025 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
sure, if he shows he can hit then he could be out there
Not at SS though, which is a problem. I’d compare his SS defense to that of Grant Green, better actions but similar weaknesses . . .except I think Green might have the better arm. But sure, if second base is open Cumberland could certainly lay claim to it.
I’m hoping Darnell gets ABs, too. I was a little surprised he had issues in Tucson/SA . . .he’s got an exceptionally good approach for somebody in the minors, the big question will be how good his pure hitting ability really turns out to be.
I’ve mentioned this elsewhere, but not a Forsythe fan at all. He looks like a 4A guy when I have seen/watched him.
by mrkupe on Dec 12, 2025 2:19 AM EST up reply actions
Definitely think we need to see him play
he was always super injury prone to begin with, without a ton of success outside of the Cal league, and now he lost a year of development to a condition that could very easily have wrecked his hand0eye coordination.
by walnut falcons on Dec 8, 2025 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Medica
Until we see if he can ever get back behind the plate, I think he has to be off this list. DePaula, Cates, Portillo and even Cody Hebner or Domoromo are all more interesting than he is as a first base/dh.
by realitypolice on Dec 8, 2025 9:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Stites
If everything goes REALLY well for him, in 2 years he might be Nick Vincent.
by realitypolice on Dec 8, 2025 9:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Carroll
You should go ahead and write him up so that when the Padres release him you can drop him into whatever system he lands in.
by realitypolice on Dec 8, 2025 9:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Domoromo
Probably should be on the list, great on base skills for his age/level.
Not sure if he belongs on the list, but what about Beamer Weems? Excellent defender at SS, but never really hit until this year when he gave up switch hitting.
by dts317- on Dec 9, 2025 9:14 AM EST reply actions
Beamer’s a nice part, but he’s got a similar profile to Andy Parrino (his glove’s ahead of Andy’s, his bat’s a step behind, even with the improvement last year) as a future utility guy. I’m also not positive they’ve got a medical clearance on him for 2012 just yet.
Domoromo is probably in the “other names” category in this organization right now, but could easily move up with a good return performance in Ft. Wayne this year.
by realitypolice on Dec 9, 2025 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Well
I like Parrino, and he’s one of those guys I hate being cut as he will play this year and I hate not having a write up on a guy who will see time with the MLB team this season as a rookie. I realize he’s just a utility guy but now that he’s on the 40 man roster you might see more of him and I think they have a legit plan for him. I value what John thought about his season last year and where he sees him going forward. If he’s cut, a little quip here would be appreciated.
by gpellet41 on Dec 9, 2025 9:35 AM EST reply actions
Garces put up great numbers this year
But I think the knock on Garces is that he’s 21 and still in the DSL pitching against teenagers. If/when he comes stateside it’ll be easier to evaluate where he stands.
by dts317- on Dec 9, 2025 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
I like Alberth just FYI, kid has + defense in OF
And is fast.
Also, is that new Wing guy a prospect? Heard he has a good glove and hit .315 in AAA… though it WAS in the PCL.
Padres Fan.
by MrDanielX on Dec 9, 2025 11:38 AM EST reply actions
Medica
Besides, Gyorko, is there another RHB in their system who controls the strike zone as well as he does? Yeah he needs to get healthy, but not sure you can leave a guy off the list with 25+ HR power potential and .280/.380/.500 type of upside, whether he plays 1B or C.
by qksilver on Dec 10, 2025 4:46 PM EST reply actions
Better control of the zone from RHBs in the system:
Darnell
Rincon
Danny Robertson
Carroll
Connor Powers
by realitypolice on Dec 10, 2025 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Dan Robertson sighting!
it would be awesome to see him make it to the bigs, even briefly
by dts317- on Dec 11, 2025 1:32 PM EST reply actions
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