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#11 · September 8, 2021, 9:53 am
From today's DFR ...
Max Ferguson made quite an impression in his Storm debut, amassing four hits and adding a pair of stolen bases, including a steal of home. The 2021 fifth-round selection out of the University of Tennessee was viewed as a potential first round choice before a rough spring season saw his stock drop. If the tools come together, the talented infielder could be a tremendous bargain.
#12 · September 14, 2021, 11:55 am
From today's DFR ...
James Wood returned to the lineup for the first time in a week and didn’t miss a beat. The Padres’ second-rounder had two hits, including his second homer of the season. The Maryland native has been as advertised in his short stint as a professional; he has shown big-time athleticism, raw power with a tendency to strike out. Wood has punched out in over 35% of his plate appearances but he has also produced a .884 OPS. Wood’s .427 on-base percentage would rank second in the ACL if he had enough at-bats to qualify among the league leaders. He’s been limited to just two games over the two-plus weeks since he was hit by a pair of pitches in a game.
#13 · September 14, 2021, 4:36 pm
Third-rounder Kevin Kopps is headed to Double-A after eight scoreless innings for @TinCaps.
Jose Quezada, who was leading the Double-A Central with 18 saves moves up to @epchihuahuas.
#14 · September 14, 2021, 4:59 pm
Quote from LynchMob on September 14, 2021, 4:36 pmThird-rounder Kevin Kopps is headed to Double-A after eight scoreless innings for @TinCaps.
Jose Quezada, who was leading the Double-A Central with 18 saves moves up to @epchihuahuas.
Still early in his career but he is making enough noise to be considered for a RP role with the Padres at some point in 2022. He and Wilson (already in AAA) look to be close and have the plus of having 3 option years to play with for the future.
May see a house cleaning of RP currently on the 40 man who don’t have remaining options and are, at best, marginal.
#15 · September 20, 2021, 7:54 am
Padres: James Wood, OF (No. 5), ACL Padres
On the final day of the Rookie ball season, Wood went out strong with a 3-for-3 performance, smacking his third home run, driving in two and walking once. Drafted 62nd overall in 2021, the 19-year-old tore the cover off the ball in 26 games in the Complex League, with a .372 average and an even 1.000 OPS with 10 stolen bases, 13 walks, 18 runs scored and 22 RBIs.
#16 · September 21, 2021, 12:55 am
Most 2021 draftees and undrafted free agents did well but need to consider small sample sizes and, for pitchers, most were old for the ACL and even old for Lo A. Generally, very satisfied with draftees particularly pitchers. Wood needs to cut down K rate but seems to have all other skills. Merrill appears to be adjusting to his late growth spurt and will be much better next year, although don't expect another Abrams. A couple of other possible bright spots potentially down the road but it was the pitchers that mostly dominated the opposition. We'll see how they do at levels where their college experience/age no longer are factors in their success.
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#17 · September 29, 2021, 11:41 am
And old link/story ... https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/jackson-merrill-james-wood-visit-petco-park
A new list with James Wood on it ... https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/draft-picks-2021-strong-impressions-in-pro-debuts?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
James Wood, OF, Padres (2nd round, HS/Florida)
Wood had first-round tools but dropped to the second round after hitting .258 with a 29 percent strikeout rate as a high school senior. His whiff rate remained high at 32 percent in his debut yet he raked in the ACL, batting .372/.465/.535 with three homers and 10 steals in 26 games.
#18 · December 14, 2021, 3:20 pm
re: James Wood
BP sez ... since 1817 (yep, that’s right) only 10 guys 6’7” or taller have swatted 10 or more homers in a career. Two of them were pitchers.
#19 · December 15, 2021, 5:00 pm
Quote from LynchMob on December 14, 2021, 3:20 pmre: James Wood
BP sez ... since 1817 (yep, that’s right) only 10 guys 6’7” or taller have swatted 10 or more homers in a career. Two of them were pitchers.
I found someone who knew how to figure out the list ... According to B-R.com
Frank Howard 382
Richie Sexson 306
Tony Clark 251
Aaron Judge 158
Walt Bond 41
Billy Ashley 28
Ron Jackson 17
Damon Miller 13
Adam Wainwright 13
JR Richard 10
#20 · January 6, 2022, 4:11 pm
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/san-diego-padres-2021-mlb-draft-report-card/
Best Power Hitter: Outfielder James Wood (2) is a massive physical presence at 6-foot-7, 240 pounds and already hits long home runs to the opposite field with little effort. He has a chance to grow into plus-plus power as he learns to incorporate more leverage in his swing.
Best Pure Hitter: Shortstop Jackson Merrill (1) has the physical skills to be an above-average hitter and an advanced approach for his age and experience level. He has a balanced swing, recognizes breaking pitches exceptionally well and does a good job hunting fastballs and driving them up through the middle of the field.