By: J.P. Schwartz
@Jaypers413
As we are now halfway into the season and the signing deadline for 2012 draft picks has passed, here is my revised list of top 5 prospects in the San Diego Padres organization.
Remember, a prospect must have fewer than 130 ABs or 50 IP in the Major Leagues to qualify.
(Stats through 7/31/2012)
1) Max Fried – P
Highest Level: Rookie League AZL Padres
2012 Stats:
MILB: 0-1, 5.63ERA, 8IP, 6BB, 8K, .200BAA
2) Jedd Gyorko – 3B
Highest Level: AAA Tucson Padres
2012 Stats:
MILB: .315, 24(2B), 23HR, 77RBI
3) Rymer Liriano – OF
Highest Level: AA San Antonio Missions
2012 Stats:
MILB: .272, 27(2B), 3(3B), 7HR, 49RBI, 27SB
4) Austin Hedges – C
Highest Level: Low-A Fort Wayne Tin Caps
2012 Stats:
MILB: .257, 22(2B), 8HR, 40RBI, 13SB
5) Casey Kelly – P
Highest Level: AAA Tucson Padres
2012 Stats:
MILB: 0-1, 3.71ERA, 17IP, 0BB, 19K
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