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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:
YearAgeTmLgLevAffWLW-L%ERAGGSGFCGSHOSVIPHRERHRBBIBBSOHBPBKWPBFWHIPH/9HR/9BB/9SO/9SO/BB
201321Fort WayneMIDWASDP01.0004.823300009.1148504010001451.92913.50.03.99.62.50
Provided by Baseball-Reference.comView Original Table
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:
YearAgeTmLgLevAffGPAABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBSOBAOBPSLGOPSTBGDPHBPSHSFIBB
2013232 Teams2 LgsAA-A+SDP13156653459148355776432358.277.307.401.70821493061
201323Lake ElsinoreCALLA+SDP572572433472202544111029.296.319.457.77611140040
201323San AntonioTLAASDP743092912576153232321329.261.298.354.65210353021
Provided by Baseball-Reference.comView Original Table
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:
YearAgeTmLgLevAffGPAABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBSOBAOBPSLGOPSTBGDPHBPSHSFIBB
2013222 Teams2 LgsAA-AAASDP1074704007313225264335115181.330.413.448.861179371022
201322San AntonioTLAASDP934033455610921263529104171.316.396.441.83715226922
201322TucsonPCLAAASDP14675517234008611010.418.515.4911.0062711100
YearAgeTmLgGPAABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBSOBAOBPSLGOPSOPS+TBGDPHBPSHSFIBBPosAwards
201322SDPNL23363345000130316.152.222.152.374115000008/7
Provided by Baseball-Reference.comView Original Table
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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