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Padres Organizational Audit: Third Base
Posted by in AZL Padres | Eugene Emeralds | Fort Wayne Tin Caps | Lake Elsinore Storm | Organizational Audit | San Antonio Missions | Tucson Padres - (3 Comments)Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a look how the Padres’ organizational talent stacks up position-by-position. Anyone included on a roster of any of the US affiliates will be listed. Be sure to check out the entire Organizational Audit series.
Major League Situation –
Chase Headley
Coming off of a 2010 campaign were he graded out as one of the top third basemen in the league, Headley fought through a tough, injury filled 2011. While he was long considered the third baseman of the future by the Kevin Towers led Padres regime, Headley is entering his second year of arbitration and should receive a healthy raise, which may cause San Diego to think twice about his value to the team with the positional depth at third in the minors.
James Darnell
It’s impossible to take too much from Darnell’s performance after being called up. 18 games is far from a sample size, but he was able to show that he can hit with a good approach against advanced pitching and that he will not be able to cut it at third base. While that may not seem like a good thing for Darnell, it actually means that he should get more playing time with the left field position currently in a state of flux in San Diego.
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Padres Organizational Audit: Second Base
Posted by in AZL Padres | Eugene Emeralds | Fort Wayne Tin Caps | Lake Elsinore Storm | Organizational Audit | San Antonio Missions | Tucson Padres - (2 Comments)Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a look how the Padres’ organizational talent stacks up position-by-position. Anyone included on a roster of any of the US affiliates will be listed. Be sure to check out the entire Organizational Audit series.
Major League Situation –
Orlando Hudson
Hudson has been the source of much controversy since arriving in San Diego last fall. His lackluster season – .246/.329/.352 with seven home runs – has led to many questions as to why the organization decided to dedicate multiple years and millions of dollars to the former All Star. With his trade value at an all-time low and another year on his contract there is little doubt that Hudson will be the Opening Day starter in 2012.
Logan Forsythe
Although he had never played second base as a professional until 2010, Forsythe has already become a passable defender and should profile to be above average with the glove with more experience. He has always been able to draw his fair share of walks, but Forsythe’s disappearing power has been disappointing. He can easily profile as a career utility guy because of his defense, but he’s going to have to fight tough competition as the Padres’ organization is flush with players who fit this profile.
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Padres Organizational Audit: First Base
Posted by in AZL Padres | Eugene Emeralds | Fort Wayne Tin Caps | Lake Elsinore Storm | Organizational Audit | San Antonio Missions | Tucson Padres - (5 Comments)Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a look how the Padres’ organizational talent stacks up position-by-position. Anyone included on a roster of any of the US affiliates will be listed. Be sure to check out the entire Organizational Audit series.
Major League Situation -
Jesus Guzman
Guzman could be the leader in the clubhouse headed into 2012 for better or worse. It is no secret that he lacks the physical tools and instincts to be a great defender, but even getting by as a passable first baseman proved to be difficult. Because of this Guzman will likely split time in left field, especially if Anthony Rizzo shows improvement from an abysmal 2011 in San Diego. Add in the fact that Guzman was basically considered an org player prior to a .312/.369/.478 stretch in 76 games and he becomes the biggest Wild Card in town.
Kyle Blanks
While many assumed Blanks would become an everyday first baseman as his body matured, he has shown that he can play left field at least averagely. Only 14 of his 55 appearances came at first base this year and it doesn’t sound like the organization sees a future for him at the position. We’ll get more into Blanks’ situation in the left field edition of this series.
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Padres Organizational Audit: Catcher
Posted by in AZL Padres | Eugene Emeralds | Fort Wayne Tin Caps | Lake Elsinore Storm | Organizational Audit | San Antonio Missions | Tucson Padres - (1 Comments)Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a look at how the Padres’ organizational talent stacks up position-by-position. Anyone included on a roster of any of the US affiliates will be listed. Be sure to check out the entire Organizational Audit series.
Major League Situation -
Nick Hundley
Hundley is having a very nice season as the Padres’ primary catcher this year. He’s had two stretches in 2011 that have elevated his offensive numbers to respectable levels – .292/.352/.472 in 298 plate appearances – but injuries have once again taken a toll on the 28-year-old backstop. While there are some in the organization who believe he is a legitimate everyday option – including his manager – Hundley is yet to show he can stay healthy and effective for an entire season.
Luis Martinez
Martinez looked like more than an org player in the minors, but never developed enough to be considered a great prospect. With his skill set he has the ability to be a decent backup catcher for the foreseeable future.
Top Prospect -
Austin Hedges
Anyone who is even slightly interested in Padres prospects knows who Hedges is. Although he is just 19, Hedges has captured the attention of many San Diegans and Padres fans abroad with his strong defensive abilities and offensive potential. With just 34 plate appearances in professional baseball to his name, Hedges is still a long way off but his ceiling is among the highest in the organization.
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Prospect of the Month: May
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