GOTC - 2014 San Diego Padres Top 15 Prospects

#15

Adys Portillo – RHP
Date of Birth: December 20, 1991
Height/Weight: 6’2″/235 lbs.
Acquired: International Free Agent

2013 Stats:

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	Aff	W	L	W-L%	ERA	G	GS	GF	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	IBB	SO	HBP	BK	WP	BF	WHIP	H/9	HR/9	BB/9	SO/9	SO/BB
2013	21	Fort Wayne	MIDW	A	SDP	0	1	.000	4.82	3	3	0	0	0	0	9.1	14	8	5	0	4	0	10	0	0	1	45	1.929	13.5	0.0	3.9	9.6	2.50

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Generated 1/19/2014.

Analysis: Portillo struggled with injuries in 2013, limiting him to only three starts, and costing him a spot on the 40-man roster.  While his only three starts came in Low-A in 2013, he did reach Double-A in 2012. His fastball has been clocked in the triple digits, but time will tell if he gets back there.  His curve is above average with good break and his change won’t be anything special, but it can play in the higher levels.  If he can limit his walks, he could end up in the rotation someday, but his stuff will probably play better in the bullpen.

2014 Prognosis: He will have to prove his health and show his fastball is back this spring, but if he does, he can kick off the year  in Double-A. It will be a season to re-establish his value for Portillo, but he could easily shoot up the prospect list for 2015.

#14

Yeison Asencio – OF
Date of Birth: November 14, 1989
Height/Weight: 6’1″/225 lbs.
Acquired: International Free Agent

2013 Stats:

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	Aff	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	TB	GDP	HBP	SH	SF	IBB
2013	23	2 Teams	2 Lgs	AA-A+	SDP	131	566	534	59	148	35	5	7	76	4	3	23	58	.277	.307	.401	.708	214	9	3	0	6	1
2013	23	Lake Elsinore	CALL	A+	SDP	57	257	243	34	72	20	2	5	44	1	1	10	29	.296	.319	.457	.776	111	4	0	0	4	0
2013	23	San Antonio	TL	AA	SDP	74	309	291	25	76	15	3	2	32	3	2	13	29	.261	.298	.354	.652	103	5	3	0	2	1

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Generated 1/19/2014.

Analysis: A late arrival to the Minor Leagues out of the Dominican Republic, making Dominican Summer League debut at age 20, Asencio has had a bit of an uphill struggle to be taken seriously as a prospect.  He doesn’t have any tools that really jump out at you, but he is an all-around baseball player.  He doesn’t have home run power, but he has no problem lining the ball into the gap for a double.  His arm won’t scare any baserunners, but it is strong enough to be an above average defender in right field.  He is probably best suited as a fourth outfielder someday, but if he needs to hold down a starting job for a time, he won’t kill a lineup. 

2014 Prognosis: Asencio has been added to the 40-man roster, and could start the season at Triple-A. The Padres have plenty of outfield depth, but a September call-up is not out of the question.

#13

Reymond Fuentes – OF
Date of Birth: February 12, 1991
Height/Weight: 6′/160 lbs.
Acquired: 2010, via trade with Boston Red Sox

2013 Stats:

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	Aff	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	TB	GDP	HBP	SH	SF	IBB
2013	22	2 Teams	2 Lgs	AA-AAA	SDP	107	470	400	73	132	25	2	6	43	35	11	51	81	.330	.413	.448	.861	179	3	7	10	2	2
2013	22	San Antonio	TL	AA	SDP	93	403	345	56	109	21	2	6	35	29	10	41	71	.316	.396	.441	.837	152	2	6	9	2	2
2013	22	Tucson	PCL	AAA	SDP	14	67	55	17	23	4	0	0	8	6	1	10	10	.418	.515	.491	1.006	27	1	1	1	0	0

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Year	Age	Tm	Lg	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	TB	GDP	HBP	SH	SF	IBB	Pos	Awards
2013	22	SDP	NL	23	36	33	4	5	0	0	0	1	3	0	3	16	.152	.222	.152	.374	11	5	0	0	0	0	0	8/7

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Generated 1/19/2014.

Analysis: The third piece the Padres received in the Adrian Gonzalez trade, and a piece that has largely been overlooked.  Fuentes is the cousin of Carlos Beltran, and plays the game much the same way, just on a lower level.  He can flash impressive defense in center, and can really move when he gets on the bases, but that can be a struggle at times.  His pitch recognition still needs to improve, but when he makes contact, he can make it count.  He is never going to be a home run hitter, but he is a left handed hitter that can put the ball in the gap and rack up the doubles and triples.

2014 Prognosis: The Padres outfield is pretty well set for opening day, but it does feature guys that have proven an inability to stay healthy.  Fuentes will probably start the season at Triple-A but should see a good amount of time in center at PetCo Park.

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