The Athletic's Top Prospect rankings

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Tatis #2 in the Top 100, right behind Guerrero.


2. Fernando Tatís Jr., SS, San Diego Padres

Age: 20 Height: 6-3 Weight: 188 Bats: R Throws: R
Scouting Grades
ARM: 60 FLD: 60 HIT: 55 PWR: 60 RUN: 55
Stats (AA)
Slash: .286/.355/.507 2B: 22 HR: 16 RBI: 43 SB: 16

One of the Padres’ top evaluators compared him to Manny Machado a few years ago, and although that might be an exaggeration, there is no doubt he has a chance to develop into a superstar. He has the power and speed to eventually join the 30/30 club. Tatís also profiles as an above-average defensive shortstop and third baseman with an above-average arm, range, glove and first-step quickness enhanced by special athleticism. He’s expected to start the year in the minors, but they won’t be able to keep him down long, and depending on when he’s called up he could win the NL Rookie of the Year Award this year.

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Next highest was Gore at #20



20. MacKenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego Padres

Age: 19 Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Bats: L Throws: L
Scouting Grades
FB: 60 CB: 60 SLI: 55 CH: 55 CTL: 65 CMND: 60
Stats (A)
W-L: 2-5 ERA: 4.45 IP: 60.2 H: 61 BB: 18 SO: 74

Gore has the highest ceiling of all the left-handed pitching prospects in baseball, thanks to a mid-90s fastball and three above-average secondary pitches including a curveball, slider and changeup. His curve is well above average and he can get strike one with it or use it to put hitters away. He has a deceptive delivery and is very athletic on the mound, and should come along quickly for a 19-year-old.

[aztecryan]

Expect big years from both. Gore will end this season in the top 10, IMO. Speaking of top prospects, Anderson Espinoza has surfaced! Threw a bullpen session today in Peoria.

[AztecBill]

Feb 15, 2019 19:47:29 GMT -8 aztecryan said:

Expect big years from both. Gore will end this season in the top 10, IMO. Speaking of top prospects, Anderson Espinoza has surfaced! Threw a bullpen session today in Peoria.

Luis Patino had a huge year last year moved up from the mid-80s overall to the mid-40s in Prospect rankings. He, along with Gore, will be part of the next wave of young picthers. I hope patino and Gore will be in Lake Elsinore this year. That would induce me into a couple of road trips.

[aztecryan]

Expect Gore, Patiño and Espinoza to be in the Elsinore rotation by the end of April. Also, Osvaldo Hernandez should join them. Potentially the makings of a very, very athletic starting staff.

[AztecBill]

Mar 6, 2019 12:04:22 GMT -8 aztecryan said:

Expect Gore, Patiño and Espinoza to be in the Elsinore rotation by the end of April. Also, Osvaldo Hernandez should join them. Potentially the makings of a very, very athletic starting staff.

I have to make sure I see them early in the season because the Padres aggressively promote minor league players who excel.