Padres' Marsee named Arizona Fall League MVP
PEORIA, Ariz. – Seventeen months ago, Jakob Marsee was suited up in maroon and gold for the Central Michigan Chippewas in the Gainesville Regional of the NCAA Tournament. He capped his collegiate career with a four-hit performance, an emphatic exclamation point on a breakout season that earned him first-team Mid-American
Here are the 2023 Fall League award winners
The 31st rendition of the Arizona Fall League has come to a close, and it comes as no surprise that baseball’s best prospects shined in the desert-based circuit. The Fall League has annually given the Joe Black MVP Award to the top performer, and the Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award has
Tuesday's top prospect performers
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s top performers from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
No. 11 Padres prospect Pauley capping impressive year in Fall League
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Graham Pauley didn't know where he was going to get to land when the 2022 MLB Draft arrived. And on Day 3, his question was answered when the Padres selected him in the 13th round. "It's a blessing getting the chance to play pro ball," Pauley said.
Friday's top prospect performers
Here's a look at Friday's top performers from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
Saturday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Saturday's top prospect performers from the Arizona Fall League.
Friday's top prospect performers
Here's a look at Friday's top prospect performers from Arizona Fall League and winter league action.
Leading man: Marsee's sizzling Fall League continues
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Through three weeks of Arizona Fall League play, Jakob Marsee has emerged as one of the best all-around players among the talented crop of prospects. The Padres' No. 12 prospect did a little bit of everything for the Javelinas on Friday night. Marsee went 2-for-3 with three
Thursday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top performers from the Arizona Fall League.
Wednesday's top prospect performers
Here’s a look at Wednesday's top prospect performers from Arizona Fall League and winter league action.
Thursday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Thursday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League.
Padres No. 12 prospect shifts gears from power to speed in Fall League
MESA, Ariz. -- A couple of weeks ago, Jakob Marsee showed off his power in the Arizona Fall League. Now he's displaying a much more familiar skill set. The Padres' No. 12 prospect paced the organization with 46 swiped bags on 55 attempts this season, a number that jumps off
Saturday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Saturday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including four Top 100 prospects.
Padres prospect Martorella maximizing '23 growth in AFL
Nathan Martorella received clear instructions during his three collegiate seasons -- instructions that are easier said than done but helped him get taken in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft. “My hitting coach, Noah Jackson at Cal, he always talked about controlling the strike zone,” said the Padres first
The 17-year-old headlining Padres' rebuilt system
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Saturday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here’s a look at Saturday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including one Top 100 prospect.
Friday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here’s a look at Friday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including a pair of Top 100 prospects.
Thursday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including eight Top 30 organizational prospects.
Marsee doubles down on power in Fall League
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Jakob Marsee quickly has made a name for himself in pro ball, going from a sixth-round pick out of Central Michigan in 2022 to a prospect whom clubs asked the Padres about in trade talks this summer. Marsee is a well-rounded player yet not particularly known for
Snelling, Salas prove to be an unhittable combo at Double-A
In the past couple of weeks, the news surrounding the Padres' affiliate in San Antonio revolved around Ethan Salas becoming the youngest Double-A player since 2014. On Wednesday night, Robby Snelling entered the conversation, one that did still feature Salas. The No. 3 left-handed pitching prospect in baseball per MLB
Ethan Salas: 17 years old and ripping a walk-off at Double-A
By virtue of merely suiting up for Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday night, Ethan Salas made history by becoming the first player to appear at the level at 17 years old since 2014. But Salas didn’t just put on his gear -- he ripped a walk-off double in the 10th
Padres' top prospects moving on up for Minor League playoffs
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Padres promote 17-year-old top prospect to Double-A (report)
Ethan Salas won’t turn 18 years old until June 2024. But the Padres' top prospect continues to rise up the Minor League ranks. Salas, MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 prospect, has been promoted to Double-A San Antonio, according to multiple reports. The club has not confirmed the news. The 17-year-old catcher
Merrill finds way home in two very different ways
With each passing day, Jackson Merrill is proving to be one of the most dynamic players in the Minors. MLB Pipeline's No. 9 overall prospect left the yard and also swiped home for Double-A San Antonio, which fell to Midland, 9-4, on Thursday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The performance
Padres' farm system looking up in midseason rankings
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