FORT WAYNE — In the six months before the Padres signed Henry Baez for a $125,000 bonus in July, 2019,…
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[…] Henry Baez, 22, continued his claim as one of the top pitching prospects in the organization. Baez put up a 2.95 ERA over 76.1 in ings. He struck out 78 and held hitters to a .20 BAA. After a slow start, Baez allowed only 10 earned runs over his last 10 starts. After only touching 97 mph in 2023, Baez was able to hit it more consistently, often sitting between 94-9 mph. Baez would have been unanimous had it not been for a midseason promotion to San Antonio. His coaches raved about his maturity level and consistent improvement. […]
[…] though there are some concerns about whether there’s enough life in the pitch. The organization has been particularly impressed with the development of his splitter, which he mainly throws to left-handers to go along with his curve and his four- and a two-seam […]