Post by Padres GM (Noah) on Jan 3, 2017 19:49:52 GMT -5
Victor Robles, OF, Grade B+/A-: Age 19, signed out of Dominican Republic for $225,000 in 2013; dominated Low-A (.305/.405/.459 with 19 steals in 233 at-bats) and held his own after moving up to High-A (.262/.354/.387 with 18 steals in 168 at-bats); 70-grade speed and 65-grade throwing arm with good instincts make him an excellent defensive outfielder already; uses speed well on the bases, manages the strike zone reasonably, and is young enough to develop more power; makeup also highly-rated; main question is long-term home run projection. ETA: late 2019.
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Grade B+: Age 22, signed by Nationals out of Dominican Republic in 2012, another component of Eaton trade; posted 3.21 ERA in 109 innings between Double-A and Triple-A with 126/35 K/BB, 90 hits; posted 4.91 ERA in 44 MLB innings with 42/22 K/BB; fastball up there at 93-98 and has been known to hit 100; also has above-average breaking ball; change-up and command remain erratic; many observers project him in bullpen due to the inconsistent off-speed stuff and concerns about mechanics/durability; personally I’d use him as a starter as I think there’s enough potential with his change-up but we’ll see if the White Sox agree. ETA 2017.
Tyler O’Neill, OF, Grade B+: Age 21, third round pick in 2013 from high school in Canada; hit .293/.374/.508 with 24 homers, 62 walks, 12 steals, 150 whiffs in 492 at-bats in Double-A; 65 power, maybe even a 70, due to outstanding bat speed and strength; has improved reads on breaking balls but still strikes out a lot, threatening to impede batting average and OBP at higher levels; that said, if he can hit .250-.260 the power will be enough to play regularly and he’s shown ability to make adjustments; high school catcher has developed into an under-rated right fielder with a strong arm and more range than you’d expect; ETA late 2017.
Erick Fedde, RHP, Grade B+: Age 23, first round pick in 2014 from UNLV; full Tommy John recovery as shown by 3.12 ERA in 121 innings between High-A and Double-A, 123/29 K/BB, 118 hits; development made it easier to part with Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito in the Adam Eaton trade; fastball up to 94 with electric movement, slider and change-up have improved, command has been very solid to this point, throws all three pitches for strikes; had a few rough patches late in the year but also fanned 12 in his last start. ETA: 2018.
Chance Adams, RHP, Grade B+: Age 22, fifth round pick out of Dallas Baptist in 2015; posted 2.33 ERA with 144/39 K/BB in 127 innings in High-A and Double-A, allowing a mere 76 hits while posting a 13-1 record; bullpen guy in college but had no problem with starter workload in ’16; nasty fastball in mid/upper-90s, also a plus slider, has made progress with softer curveball and change-up; command has been solid thus far; some question his 6-0, 215 pound build as a starting pitcher but I think too much is made of that as long as his command holds up; could always move back to pen if needed and would be a force; ETA: 2018.
Jeff Hoffman, RHP, Grade B+/B: Age 24, first round pick by Blue Jays in 2014, traded to Rockies in Troy Tulowitzki deal; posted 4.02 ERA with 124/44 K/BB in 119 innings in Triple-A, then 4.88 ERA with 22/17 K/BB in 31 major league innings; fastball 92-95 with higher peaks; mixes in curveball and change-up; showed steady command in difficult Pacific Coast League but was more tentative in the majors, not unusual of course; I don’t think he’s a future ace but should be a fine mid-rotation arm with more adjustments. ETA 2017.
Ariel Jurado, RHP, Grade B/B+: Age 20, signed out of Panama in 2012; 3.66 ERA in 123 innings between High-A and Double-A, 106/34 K/BB, 1.98 GO/AO; fastball sits at 90-93 but with terrific sink; throws strikes and hits his spots with it; mixes in solid-average change-up and a breaking ball of varying quality; mound presence and pitchability are better than his pure stuff but should be a solid workhorse type; perhaps more dominant on a per-inning basis if he moves to pen at some point. ETA late 2017.
Delvin Perez, SS, Grade B: Age 18, first round pick in 2016 from high school in Puerto Rico; hit .294/.352/.393 with 12 steals, 12 walks, 28 strikeouts in 163 at-bats in rookie ball; hitting ability was questioned pre-draft but he had no problems in pro ball, showing good feel for the strike zone and flashes of pop; uses 60-grade speed very well on the bases; has range and arm for shortstop but needs to sharpen approach on routine plays, typical for his age; could leap up prospect lists (B+ if not higher) if offensive potential maximizes; ETA 2021.
Rob Kaminsky, LHP, Grade B: Age 22; posted 3.28 ERA in 137 innings in Double-A, 92/48 /BB, 1.70 GO/AO; fastball has lost a bit over the last couple of years and now sits in the upper-80s, which has lowered his stock somewhat; however he still has a good curveball and workable change-up, throws strikes, and gets plenty of ground balls; I still think he can be an effective inning-eater. ETA: 2018.
Aaron Judge, OF, Grade B/B-: Age 24, first-round pick in 2013 out of Fresno State University; hit .270/.366/.489 with 19 homers, 47 walks, 98 strikeouts in 352 at-bats in Triple-A, then .179/.263/.345 with four homers and 42 strikeouts in 84 at-bats in the majors until going down with oblique injury; massive power (at least a 60, some say 70) in 6-7, 275 pound frame, but strikeout problems are equally massive; had made progress with his swing in Triple-A but major league hitters exposed more holes; may struggle to hit .230 but will crush mistakes; ETA 2017.
Jacob Nix, RHP, Grade B/B-: Age 21, third round pick in 2015 from IMG Academy; posted 3.93 ERA with 90/20 K/BB in 105 innings in Low-A, 115 hits; Midwest League observers liked easy 92-95 MPH heat along with excellent curveball; made progress with his change-up and showed better-than-expected control thanks to more consistent mechanics; should be durable with size (6-4, 220), strength, and efficient approach, future number three starter. ETA 2019.
Dinelson Lamet, RHP, Grade B/B-: Age 24, signed out of Dominican Republic in 2014; posted 3.00 ERA with 158/61 K/BB in 150 innings between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A with just 126 hits allowed; impressive 90-96 MPH fastball with good movement, also has a plus slider, racks up strikeouts; change-up erratic, some observers rate it as major league average, others say it is quite weak; opinion on the change-up determines if you see him as a starter or reliever; given proven ability to eat innings I’d give him a chance to start and see if the change can progress to decency. ETA 2017.
Jacob Faria, RHP, Grade B-/B: Age 23, posted 3.99 ERA in 151 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, 157/68 K/BB, just 110 hits; 10th round pick in 2011 out of high school in California; fits Rays pitcher stereotype to a T; fastball varies between 88 and 95 depending on when you see him; plays up even at lower velocity due to excellent change-up; reports on breaking stuff vary but high strikeout rate is a promising sign; needs to lower walks and needs another half-year of Triple-A; workhorse potential. ETA late 2017.
Shed Long, 2B, Grade B-/B: Age 21, 12th round pick in 2013 from high school in Alabama; hit .293/.371/.471 with 15 homers, 21 steals, 54 walks, 120 strikeouts in 478 at-bats between Low-A and High-A; left-handed hitter, originally a catcher, but fit better at second base given 5-8, 180 body and 70-grade speed; defense decent enough to play if he hits and it looks like he’ll hit, at least for power; strong enough to hit 15-20 homers at maturity if he makes enough contact; unclear how OBP will develop going forward but there’s impressive offensive ceiling here that should not be under-estimated. ETA 2019.
Andrew Suarez, LHP, Grade B-/B: Age 24, 3.63 ERA with 124/29 K/BB in 144 innings between High-A and Double-A, 154 hits allowed; ultra-polished lefty with 88-94 MPH fastball, solid slider and change-up, throws strikes, excellent pitching instincts and mound presence; second round pick in 2015 from University of Miami; main risk is concern about his durability given history of labrum/shoulder issues; fourth starter projection. ETA 2018.
Norge Ruiz, RHP, Grade B-: Age 22, Cuban right-hander signed for $2,000,000 in December; scouting reports point to 90-94 MPH fastball with excellent change-up and above-average splitter and slider; mound presence also draws praise; command gets mixed reviews and it is unclear what role he will take, but general view is that he should be seen as similar to an advanced college arm who could be ready quickly; watch spring reports closely. ETA 2018.
Mark Zagunis, OF, Grade B-: Age 23, third round pick from Virginia Tech in 2014; hit .288/.384/.469 with 10 homers, 52 walks, 78 strikeouts in 358 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; excellent strike zone judgment and power improved in ’16; average defensive tools; the bat is the key attraction here; may wind up as trade bait. ETA: 2017.
Josh Morgan, INF-C, Grade B-: Age 21, third round pick in 2014 from high school in California; hit .300/.367/.394 with seven homers, 44 walks, 61 strikeouts in 470 at-bats in High-A; contact hitter, not a lot of power at this point but gets on base; pop may increase as he matures, perhaps to a surprising extent; versatile glove, competent at second, third, and short; has played catcher on an experimental basis and reportedly will see more time at that position in ’17; projection as super-utility player with impressive versatility and on-base skills; ETA 2019.
Steven Duggar, OF, Grade B-: Age 23, sixth round pick in 2015 out of Clemson; hit .302/.388/.448 with 28 doubles, 10 homers, 15 steals, 72 walks, 117 strikeouts in 507 at-bats between High-A and Double-A; lefty hitter with patient approach, 60 speed and 60 arm, solid-average raw power; has never quite lived up to expectations generated by his tools but he gets on base and can shoot stuff to the gaps; Giants have a habit of getting the best out of these types of players. ETA 2019.
Yandy Diaz, 3B, Grade B-: Age 25, Cuban, hit .318/.408/.446 with nine homers, 71 walks, 86 strikeouts in 444 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; polished hitter with very good feel for hitting, consistently puts bat on ball for hard contact; home run power not strong and given his age you wouldn’t think a lot more would come, but I think it is possible it still may do so; above-average glove at third base. I like him. ETA: 2017.
Andrew Moore, RHP, Grade B-: Age 22, compensation round pick in 2015 from Oregon State; posted 2.65 ERA with 133/31 K/BB in 163 innings between High-A and Double-A, 148 hits; fastball peaks at 93 and is usually right at 91; however it plays up due to his command; mixes in curve, slider, change-up; none of his pitches individually grade more than average but his pitching instincts are exceptional; on paper a future number four starter, but don’t under-estimate him. ETA 2018.
Garrett Whitley, OF, Grade B-/C+: Age 19, first round pick in 2015 from high school in New York; hit .266/.356/.379 with one homers, 21 steals, 30 walks, 75 strikeouts in 256 at-bats in New York-Penn League; 60-65 speed with more raw power than home run total indicates; can draw a walk but whiff rate is high and will have to watch batting average at higher levels; overall he improved dramatically after hitting just .174 in his ’15 debut; defense features solid-average arm and above-average range, can play center; next step is developing power. ETA: 2021.
Taylor Guerrieri, RHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 24; posted 12-6, 3.76 record in Double-A with 89/46 K/BB, 1.91 GO/AO in 146 innings, 130 hits; despite a pretty good season his stock has declined thanks to loss of fastball velocity; still throws strikes and generates large number of ground balls with sinker, curve, change-up; there’s some prospect fatigue going on with this one but it is true that his upside is not what it was once thought to be; at this point he looks like a four/five starter or perhaps a reliever. ETA late 2017.
Jorge Ona, OF, Grade C+/B-: Age 20, Cuban, signed for $7,000,000 last summer; compact and strong frame at 6-0, 200; right-handed hitter, renowned for combination of bat speed, power, and strike zone judgment; good throwing arm but speed and defense may decline with age, will be limited to corner outfield long-term; at this point we need to see him play but he must be tracked closely and could leap way ahead with a quick start. ETA late 2019.
Steven Brault, LHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 24, 11th round pick by Orioles in 2013 from Regis University in Colorado; acquired in 2015 trade; posted 3.91 ERA in 71 innings in Triple-A with 81/35 K/BB; 4.86 ERA in 33 major league innings with 29/17 K/BB; stereotypical finesse lefty with 88-90 fastball, very good change-up, average slider; fourth starter projection if he can avoid nibbling too much in the majors. ETA 2017.
Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Grade C+: Age 25, missed almost entire season with thoracic outlet syndrome; supposed to be OK by spring training but given the track record of constant health problems it is hard to be confident; when healthy he has two plus pitches and can dominate but your guess is as good as mine on if he can stay healthy. ETA: sometime in 2017 if healthy. Watch spring reports.
Jose Rondon, SS, Grade C+: Age 22, signed by Angels out of Venezuela in 2011, traded to Padres in Huston Street deal; hit .283/.309/.386 with 16 walks, 78 strikeouts, 13 steals in 456 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; went 3-for-25 in the majors; excellent defensive shortstop and fun to watch, glove and speed will keep him in the majors but lack of power and mediocre feel for zone will keep him from playing regularly in the short run; he makes contact well and it is slightly conceivable that he could hit better long-term if he adds strength; ETA 2017.
Honorable Mentions: SP Max Wotell (C+), RP Miguel Almonte (C), SP Jesus Tinoco (C), Michel Baez (NG)
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Grade B+: Age 22, signed by Nationals out of Dominican Republic in 2012, another component of Eaton trade; posted 3.21 ERA in 109 innings between Double-A and Triple-A with 126/35 K/BB, 90 hits; posted 4.91 ERA in 44 MLB innings with 42/22 K/BB; fastball up there at 93-98 and has been known to hit 100; also has above-average breaking ball; change-up and command remain erratic; many observers project him in bullpen due to the inconsistent off-speed stuff and concerns about mechanics/durability; personally I’d use him as a starter as I think there’s enough potential with his change-up but we’ll see if the White Sox agree. ETA 2017.
Tyler O’Neill, OF, Grade B+: Age 21, third round pick in 2013 from high school in Canada; hit .293/.374/.508 with 24 homers, 62 walks, 12 steals, 150 whiffs in 492 at-bats in Double-A; 65 power, maybe even a 70, due to outstanding bat speed and strength; has improved reads on breaking balls but still strikes out a lot, threatening to impede batting average and OBP at higher levels; that said, if he can hit .250-.260 the power will be enough to play regularly and he’s shown ability to make adjustments; high school catcher has developed into an under-rated right fielder with a strong arm and more range than you’d expect; ETA late 2017.
Erick Fedde, RHP, Grade B+: Age 23, first round pick in 2014 from UNLV; full Tommy John recovery as shown by 3.12 ERA in 121 innings between High-A and Double-A, 123/29 K/BB, 118 hits; development made it easier to part with Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito in the Adam Eaton trade; fastball up to 94 with electric movement, slider and change-up have improved, command has been very solid to this point, throws all three pitches for strikes; had a few rough patches late in the year but also fanned 12 in his last start. ETA: 2018.
Chance Adams, RHP, Grade B+: Age 22, fifth round pick out of Dallas Baptist in 2015; posted 2.33 ERA with 144/39 K/BB in 127 innings in High-A and Double-A, allowing a mere 76 hits while posting a 13-1 record; bullpen guy in college but had no problem with starter workload in ’16; nasty fastball in mid/upper-90s, also a plus slider, has made progress with softer curveball and change-up; command has been solid thus far; some question his 6-0, 215 pound build as a starting pitcher but I think too much is made of that as long as his command holds up; could always move back to pen if needed and would be a force; ETA: 2018.
Jeff Hoffman, RHP, Grade B+/B: Age 24, first round pick by Blue Jays in 2014, traded to Rockies in Troy Tulowitzki deal; posted 4.02 ERA with 124/44 K/BB in 119 innings in Triple-A, then 4.88 ERA with 22/17 K/BB in 31 major league innings; fastball 92-95 with higher peaks; mixes in curveball and change-up; showed steady command in difficult Pacific Coast League but was more tentative in the majors, not unusual of course; I don’t think he’s a future ace but should be a fine mid-rotation arm with more adjustments. ETA 2017.
Ariel Jurado, RHP, Grade B/B+: Age 20, signed out of Panama in 2012; 3.66 ERA in 123 innings between High-A and Double-A, 106/34 K/BB, 1.98 GO/AO; fastball sits at 90-93 but with terrific sink; throws strikes and hits his spots with it; mixes in solid-average change-up and a breaking ball of varying quality; mound presence and pitchability are better than his pure stuff but should be a solid workhorse type; perhaps more dominant on a per-inning basis if he moves to pen at some point. ETA late 2017.
Delvin Perez, SS, Grade B: Age 18, first round pick in 2016 from high school in Puerto Rico; hit .294/.352/.393 with 12 steals, 12 walks, 28 strikeouts in 163 at-bats in rookie ball; hitting ability was questioned pre-draft but he had no problems in pro ball, showing good feel for the strike zone and flashes of pop; uses 60-grade speed very well on the bases; has range and arm for shortstop but needs to sharpen approach on routine plays, typical for his age; could leap up prospect lists (B+ if not higher) if offensive potential maximizes; ETA 2021.
Rob Kaminsky, LHP, Grade B: Age 22; posted 3.28 ERA in 137 innings in Double-A, 92/48 /BB, 1.70 GO/AO; fastball has lost a bit over the last couple of years and now sits in the upper-80s, which has lowered his stock somewhat; however he still has a good curveball and workable change-up, throws strikes, and gets plenty of ground balls; I still think he can be an effective inning-eater. ETA: 2018.
Aaron Judge, OF, Grade B/B-: Age 24, first-round pick in 2013 out of Fresno State University; hit .270/.366/.489 with 19 homers, 47 walks, 98 strikeouts in 352 at-bats in Triple-A, then .179/.263/.345 with four homers and 42 strikeouts in 84 at-bats in the majors until going down with oblique injury; massive power (at least a 60, some say 70) in 6-7, 275 pound frame, but strikeout problems are equally massive; had made progress with his swing in Triple-A but major league hitters exposed more holes; may struggle to hit .230 but will crush mistakes; ETA 2017.
Jacob Nix, RHP, Grade B/B-: Age 21, third round pick in 2015 from IMG Academy; posted 3.93 ERA with 90/20 K/BB in 105 innings in Low-A, 115 hits; Midwest League observers liked easy 92-95 MPH heat along with excellent curveball; made progress with his change-up and showed better-than-expected control thanks to more consistent mechanics; should be durable with size (6-4, 220), strength, and efficient approach, future number three starter. ETA 2019.
Dinelson Lamet, RHP, Grade B/B-: Age 24, signed out of Dominican Republic in 2014; posted 3.00 ERA with 158/61 K/BB in 150 innings between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A with just 126 hits allowed; impressive 90-96 MPH fastball with good movement, also has a plus slider, racks up strikeouts; change-up erratic, some observers rate it as major league average, others say it is quite weak; opinion on the change-up determines if you see him as a starter or reliever; given proven ability to eat innings I’d give him a chance to start and see if the change can progress to decency. ETA 2017.
Jacob Faria, RHP, Grade B-/B: Age 23, posted 3.99 ERA in 151 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, 157/68 K/BB, just 110 hits; 10th round pick in 2011 out of high school in California; fits Rays pitcher stereotype to a T; fastball varies between 88 and 95 depending on when you see him; plays up even at lower velocity due to excellent change-up; reports on breaking stuff vary but high strikeout rate is a promising sign; needs to lower walks and needs another half-year of Triple-A; workhorse potential. ETA late 2017.
Shed Long, 2B, Grade B-/B: Age 21, 12th round pick in 2013 from high school in Alabama; hit .293/.371/.471 with 15 homers, 21 steals, 54 walks, 120 strikeouts in 478 at-bats between Low-A and High-A; left-handed hitter, originally a catcher, but fit better at second base given 5-8, 180 body and 70-grade speed; defense decent enough to play if he hits and it looks like he’ll hit, at least for power; strong enough to hit 15-20 homers at maturity if he makes enough contact; unclear how OBP will develop going forward but there’s impressive offensive ceiling here that should not be under-estimated. ETA 2019.
Andrew Suarez, LHP, Grade B-/B: Age 24, 3.63 ERA with 124/29 K/BB in 144 innings between High-A and Double-A, 154 hits allowed; ultra-polished lefty with 88-94 MPH fastball, solid slider and change-up, throws strikes, excellent pitching instincts and mound presence; second round pick in 2015 from University of Miami; main risk is concern about his durability given history of labrum/shoulder issues; fourth starter projection. ETA 2018.
Norge Ruiz, RHP, Grade B-: Age 22, Cuban right-hander signed for $2,000,000 in December; scouting reports point to 90-94 MPH fastball with excellent change-up and above-average splitter and slider; mound presence also draws praise; command gets mixed reviews and it is unclear what role he will take, but general view is that he should be seen as similar to an advanced college arm who could be ready quickly; watch spring reports closely. ETA 2018.
Mark Zagunis, OF, Grade B-: Age 23, third round pick from Virginia Tech in 2014; hit .288/.384/.469 with 10 homers, 52 walks, 78 strikeouts in 358 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; excellent strike zone judgment and power improved in ’16; average defensive tools; the bat is the key attraction here; may wind up as trade bait. ETA: 2017.
Josh Morgan, INF-C, Grade B-: Age 21, third round pick in 2014 from high school in California; hit .300/.367/.394 with seven homers, 44 walks, 61 strikeouts in 470 at-bats in High-A; contact hitter, not a lot of power at this point but gets on base; pop may increase as he matures, perhaps to a surprising extent; versatile glove, competent at second, third, and short; has played catcher on an experimental basis and reportedly will see more time at that position in ’17; projection as super-utility player with impressive versatility and on-base skills; ETA 2019.
Steven Duggar, OF, Grade B-: Age 23, sixth round pick in 2015 out of Clemson; hit .302/.388/.448 with 28 doubles, 10 homers, 15 steals, 72 walks, 117 strikeouts in 507 at-bats between High-A and Double-A; lefty hitter with patient approach, 60 speed and 60 arm, solid-average raw power; has never quite lived up to expectations generated by his tools but he gets on base and can shoot stuff to the gaps; Giants have a habit of getting the best out of these types of players. ETA 2019.
Yandy Diaz, 3B, Grade B-: Age 25, Cuban, hit .318/.408/.446 with nine homers, 71 walks, 86 strikeouts in 444 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; polished hitter with very good feel for hitting, consistently puts bat on ball for hard contact; home run power not strong and given his age you wouldn’t think a lot more would come, but I think it is possible it still may do so; above-average glove at third base. I like him. ETA: 2017.
Andrew Moore, RHP, Grade B-: Age 22, compensation round pick in 2015 from Oregon State; posted 2.65 ERA with 133/31 K/BB in 163 innings between High-A and Double-A, 148 hits; fastball peaks at 93 and is usually right at 91; however it plays up due to his command; mixes in curve, slider, change-up; none of his pitches individually grade more than average but his pitching instincts are exceptional; on paper a future number four starter, but don’t under-estimate him. ETA 2018.
Garrett Whitley, OF, Grade B-/C+: Age 19, first round pick in 2015 from high school in New York; hit .266/.356/.379 with one homers, 21 steals, 30 walks, 75 strikeouts in 256 at-bats in New York-Penn League; 60-65 speed with more raw power than home run total indicates; can draw a walk but whiff rate is high and will have to watch batting average at higher levels; overall he improved dramatically after hitting just .174 in his ’15 debut; defense features solid-average arm and above-average range, can play center; next step is developing power. ETA: 2021.
Taylor Guerrieri, RHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 24; posted 12-6, 3.76 record in Double-A with 89/46 K/BB, 1.91 GO/AO in 146 innings, 130 hits; despite a pretty good season his stock has declined thanks to loss of fastball velocity; still throws strikes and generates large number of ground balls with sinker, curve, change-up; there’s some prospect fatigue going on with this one but it is true that his upside is not what it was once thought to be; at this point he looks like a four/five starter or perhaps a reliever. ETA late 2017.
Jorge Ona, OF, Grade C+/B-: Age 20, Cuban, signed for $7,000,000 last summer; compact and strong frame at 6-0, 200; right-handed hitter, renowned for combination of bat speed, power, and strike zone judgment; good throwing arm but speed and defense may decline with age, will be limited to corner outfield long-term; at this point we need to see him play but he must be tracked closely and could leap way ahead with a quick start. ETA late 2019.
Steven Brault, LHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 24, 11th round pick by Orioles in 2013 from Regis University in Colorado; acquired in 2015 trade; posted 3.91 ERA in 71 innings in Triple-A with 81/35 K/BB; 4.86 ERA in 33 major league innings with 29/17 K/BB; stereotypical finesse lefty with 88-90 fastball, very good change-up, average slider; fourth starter projection if he can avoid nibbling too much in the majors. ETA 2017.
Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Grade C+: Age 25, missed almost entire season with thoracic outlet syndrome; supposed to be OK by spring training but given the track record of constant health problems it is hard to be confident; when healthy he has two plus pitches and can dominate but your guess is as good as mine on if he can stay healthy. ETA: sometime in 2017 if healthy. Watch spring reports.
Jose Rondon, SS, Grade C+: Age 22, signed by Angels out of Venezuela in 2011, traded to Padres in Huston Street deal; hit .283/.309/.386 with 16 walks, 78 strikeouts, 13 steals in 456 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; went 3-for-25 in the majors; excellent defensive shortstop and fun to watch, glove and speed will keep him in the majors but lack of power and mediocre feel for zone will keep him from playing regularly in the short run; he makes contact well and it is slightly conceivable that he could hit better long-term if he adds strength; ETA 2017.
Honorable Mentions: SP Max Wotell (C+), RP Miguel Almonte (C), SP Jesus Tinoco (C), Michel Baez (NG)