Post by Padres GM (Noah) on Mar 19, 2022 14:48:32 GMT -5
#86 - Wilmer Flores (55)
In 2020, Flores walked more than a batter an inning at Arizona Western JC (12 walks in 11.2 IP). The Tigers signed him as a nondrafted free agent anyway and just two years later, he' s emerged as one of the team' s best pitching prospects. Flores' mid-90s fastball is impressive, but it' s his hard, 12-to-6 77-83 mph curveball that causes hitters the biggest issues. Flores has complete confidence in his ability to land it for strikes or bury it depending on the situation. His once shaky control is now plus or even plus-plus. He' s walked two batters in his first 19.2 innings and has a 72.2% strike percentage, far beyond the MiLB average of 63%.
#132 - Garrett Mitchell (45-55)
Mitchell has performed like a future role player for awhile, and assuming no future tweaks with him, he’s a very strong 4th OF. With that said, his tools are star level – elite running ability, plus raw power, and a solid CF fit, with a good approach that keeps his head afloat.
Despite that, his swing is geared for little power, and his GB rate lends credence to the fact that he vaporizes most of his power with the wrong approach. He’s a fascinating prospect given his mixture of floor and upside, but visually and statistically, that upside hasn’t manifested yet.
#135 - Asa Lacy (35-65)
Lacy, who despite a horrific set of command numbers last year, still is well regarded as a prospect with his massive stuff. The issue with him is mechanics that degraded from his draft year to 2021, his stuff moves so much making it difficult to command, and the fact that even during his college years, his walk numbers were mediocre at 4 BB/9.
The stuff from a left hander is incredibly rare, which is why you shouldn’t bail out on him, but an erratic career like a similarly talented lefty in Carlos Rodon and Robbie Ray is still in play, but a BP future seems more and more likely.
#183 - Jackson Chourio (30-60)
Chourio got some love in post-season BA chats, and after scrounging some reports on him, I can see why. He’s what I like to call a “555” guy – maybe no plus tools, no jaw dropping traits, but he’s good at everything.
He’s a CF fit for now, as he shows good range and instincts at the position, but also combines that with an impactful bat, with feel to hit and raw pop that’s became more apparent in the DSL season. He’s a priority follow for me for his a ball debut, as the profile of a do it all CF is the kind that shows up on top 100 prospects down the road.
#195 - Victor Acosta (30-55)
Acosta, along with his teammate Zavala, demolished the DSL last year, and on the field, it’s clear why he was the top IFA signee for the Padres class. He’s a true defensive SS, with a plus arm, instincts, and feel for the position.
He has a whippy swing, is a dynamic athlete with plus speed, and has the body composition to grow into some pop, though that will never be a bit part of his game. The prototype for this kind of player is a contact first SS with a strong glove who you hope grows into some power at some point, ie the Brayan Rocchio special.
In 2020, Flores walked more than a batter an inning at Arizona Western JC (12 walks in 11.2 IP). The Tigers signed him as a nondrafted free agent anyway and just two years later, he' s emerged as one of the team' s best pitching prospects. Flores' mid-90s fastball is impressive, but it' s his hard, 12-to-6 77-83 mph curveball that causes hitters the biggest issues. Flores has complete confidence in his ability to land it for strikes or bury it depending on the situation. His once shaky control is now plus or even plus-plus. He' s walked two batters in his first 19.2 innings and has a 72.2% strike percentage, far beyond the MiLB average of 63%.
#132 - Garrett Mitchell (45-55)
Mitchell has performed like a future role player for awhile, and assuming no future tweaks with him, he’s a very strong 4th OF. With that said, his tools are star level – elite running ability, plus raw power, and a solid CF fit, with a good approach that keeps his head afloat.
Despite that, his swing is geared for little power, and his GB rate lends credence to the fact that he vaporizes most of his power with the wrong approach. He’s a fascinating prospect given his mixture of floor and upside, but visually and statistically, that upside hasn’t manifested yet.
#135 - Asa Lacy (35-65)
Lacy, who despite a horrific set of command numbers last year, still is well regarded as a prospect with his massive stuff. The issue with him is mechanics that degraded from his draft year to 2021, his stuff moves so much making it difficult to command, and the fact that even during his college years, his walk numbers were mediocre at 4 BB/9.
The stuff from a left hander is incredibly rare, which is why you shouldn’t bail out on him, but an erratic career like a similarly talented lefty in Carlos Rodon and Robbie Ray is still in play, but a BP future seems more and more likely.
#183 - Jackson Chourio (30-60)
Chourio got some love in post-season BA chats, and after scrounging some reports on him, I can see why. He’s what I like to call a “555” guy – maybe no plus tools, no jaw dropping traits, but he’s good at everything.
He’s a CF fit for now, as he shows good range and instincts at the position, but also combines that with an impactful bat, with feel to hit and raw pop that’s became more apparent in the DSL season. He’s a priority follow for me for his a ball debut, as the profile of a do it all CF is the kind that shows up on top 100 prospects down the road.
#195 - Victor Acosta (30-55)
Acosta, along with his teammate Zavala, demolished the DSL last year, and on the field, it’s clear why he was the top IFA signee for the Padres class. He’s a true defensive SS, with a plus arm, instincts, and feel for the position.
He has a whippy swing, is a dynamic athlete with plus speed, and has the body composition to grow into some pop, though that will never be a bit part of his game. The prototype for this kind of player is a contact first SS with a strong glove who you hope grows into some power at some point, ie the Brayan Rocchio special.