2023 San Diego Padres Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: D- ... Pitching: C- ... Top-end Talent: D ... Depth: D ... Overall: D

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: El Paso (Triple A West)
Double-A: San Antonio (Double A Central)
High-A: Fort Wayne (A+ Central)
Low-A: Lake Elsinore (A West)
Rookie: DSL Padres (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: ACL Padres (Arizona Complex League)

 



1. Jackson Merrill (SS) ... 6-3, 195 ... L/R ... 19 ... 2021 (1) HS (MD)

Comments: Top prospect who missed time due to wrist, but played in AFL. Owns outstanding tools across board. Knows how to hit and has added strength and weight for more pop and durability. Can hit LHP with strong eye and nice bat speed. Should hit for both BA and power in time. Likely to stick at SS with soft, quick hands and...

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