Sean Barnett

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #26 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: Barnett was one of the best Division II players in 2024 when he hit .349/.399/.740 with 26 home runs in 59 games for Wingate. He also pitched sparingly out of the bullpen. The Padres drafted him as a two-way player in the 11th round in 2024 and he hit .280/.333/.420 in 12 games with Low-A Lake Elsinore.
  
  Scouting Report: Barnett has a strong, athletic build with plenty of bat speed, but it’s his upside on the mound that has created plenty of internal buzz with the Padres. Barnett is a low-mileage arm with an easy, athletic delivery with plenty of arm speed. His fastball touched 98 mph this fall with upwards of 20 inches of ride through the zone. He supplements it with a power slider that creeps into the low 90s and has the makings of a future swing-and-miss pitch. He’s raw on the mound and needs a few coats of polish, but the upside is tantalizing. At the plate, Barnett has below-average contact skills and he will need to refine his swing decisions. He’s an average defender in right field with a plus arm.
  
  The Future: Barnett is a potential pick to click in the Padres system, even if it’s unclear which side of the ball he ends up on. His ceiling appears higher on the mound. Expect him to toe the rubber for the first time professionally in 2025.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 65 | Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Cutter: .