Steven Wilson

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #21 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: A 35th-round pick of the Phillies out of high school, Wilson missed his freshman year at Santa Clara with a shoulder injury and his senior year after having Tommy John surgery. Granted a sixth-year of eligibility, he emerged as the Broncos’ best starter and signed with the Padres for $5,000 as an eighth-round pick in 2018. Wilson moved to the bullpen as a professional and raced to Triple-A in his first full season, but he’s since been sidetracked by injuries, including a right oblique strain and a sprained right foot in 2021. He was lights-out in 10 scoreless appearances for Escogido in the Dominican League after the season and was added to the 40-man roster.
  
  Scouting Report: Wilson dominates on the mound when he’s healthy. His fastball sits 93-96 mph with late movement and carry at the top of the strike zone. He pairs it with an average mid-80s slider that he commands well. Both pitches get swings and misses and he relies on them heavily, but he will also flash an average changeup that neutralizes lefties. An intelligent pitcher who was working toward a masters degree in business analytics when he signed, Wilson’s ability to out-think a hitter is also a strength.
  
  The Future: Wilson is a low-cost replacement option to fill one of multiple openings in the Padres bullpen in 2022. That’s provided he remains healthy.
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  Ranked San Diego Padres #30 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Drafted by the Phillies in the 35th round out of high school, Wilson redshirted his first year at Santa Clara and then received a medical redshirt after Tommy John surgery wiped out his redshirt senior season. Granted a sixth year of eligibility, Wilson became the Broncos' Friday night starter in 2018 and was drafted by the Padres in the eighth round, signing for $5,000. Wilson moved to the bullpen after signing and jumped straight from high Class A Lake Elsinore to Triple-A El Paso in his first full season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Wilson's explosive stuff and steady demeanor impressed the Padres and gave them comfort to move him quickly. His fastball sits 94-97 with late movement off of barrels that one coach likened to having “a magnet to it.” It's a plus fastball with its velocity and movement, and Wilson has excellent command of his 82-85 mph slider to give him another solid offering. Wilson's stuff plays against both lefties and righties. His control is scattered at times, but he stays calm, pitches intelligently and avoids big innings.
  
  
  
  THE FUTURE: Wilson is a bullpen option for the Padres in 2020. His debut should come as soon as injuries hit.

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: A 35th-round pick of the Phillies out of high school, Wilson missed his freshman year at Santa Clara with a shoulder injury and his senior year after having Tommy John surgery. Granted a sixth-year of eligibility, he emerged as the Broncos’ best starter and signed with the Padres for $5,000 as an eighth-round pick in 2018. Wilson moved to the bullpen as a professional and raced to Triple-A in his first full season, but he’s since been sidetracked by injuries, including a right oblique strain and a sprained right foot in 2021. He was lights-out in 10 scoreless appearances for Escogido in the Dominican League after the season and was added to the 40-man roster.
  
  Scouting Report: Wilson dominates on the mound when he’s healthy. His fastball sits 93-96 mph with late movement and carry at the top of the strike zone. He pairs it with an average mid-80s slider that he commands well. Both pitches get swings and misses and he relies on them heavily, but he will also flash an average changeup that neutralizes lefties. An intelligent pitcher who was working toward a masters degree in business analytics when he signed, Wilson’s ability to out-think a hitter is also a strength.
  
  The Future: Wilson is a low-cost replacement option to fill one of multiple openings in the Padres bullpen in 2022. That’s provided he remains healthy.
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Wilson shook off an arm injury and is back throwing 94-98 mph with a low-to-mid 80s slider he commands well. He is in position to make his major league debut as soon as he's needed.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Drafted by the Phillies in the 35th round out of high school, Wilson redshirted his first year at Santa Clara and then received a medical redshirt after Tommy John surgery wiped out his redshirt senior season. Granted a sixth year of eligibility, Wilson became the Broncos' Friday night starter in 2018 and was drafted by the Padres in the eighth round, signing for $5,000. Wilson moved to the bullpen after signing and jumped straight from high Class A Lake Elsinore to Triple-A El Paso in his first full season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Wilson's explosive stuff and steady demeanor impressed the Padres and gave them comfort to move him quickly. His fastball sits 94-97 with late movement off of barrels that one coach likened to having “a magnet to it.” It's a plus fastball with its velocity and movement, and Wilson has excellent command of his 82-85 mph slider to give him another solid offering. Wilson's stuff plays against both lefties and righties. His control is scattered at times, but he stays calm, pitches intelligently and avoids big innings.
  
  
  
  THE FUTURE: Wilson is a bullpen option for the Padres in 2020. His debut should come as soon as injuries hit.