Drew Macias

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #25 prospect in 2006
  San Diego targeted Macias for years, tabbing him as a draft-and-follow out of both high school and junior college. He has worked his way through the system one level at a time. Macias is a good defensive center fielder, utilizing his plus speed while getting good jumps and taking excellent routes. He's more comfortable coming in on balls than going back, so he plays a deep center field. At the plate, he's a patient hitter with an easy, level, contact-oriented swing and good plate discipline. The wiry Macias offers little in the way of strength, and he struggles against lefties with good breaking balls. He's a grinder who shows up early to the park and works hard on all aspects of his game. The Padres think his frame can handle some muscle and expect him to develop average power as he matures. He has added nearly 15 pounds in the offseason, and will begin the year in Double-A. The Padres envision him as a player in the mold of former big league outfielder Dave Martinez.