Nerwilian Cedeno

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #11 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Club officials believed he was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn't get on the field in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League until late August. Arm trouble then delayed Cedeno by nearly two months in 2022, but he finally made it to Low-A Lake Elsinore on May 31 for his full-season debut. He played 71 games before finishing the year in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  Scouting Report: A developing switch-hitter, Cedeno boasts a mature, line-drive approach, solid bat-to-ball skills and good strike-zone discipline. He's been a better hitter from the left side of the plate, but he closed the gap on his splits drastically in 2022, posting a .727 OPS versus lefties compared to a .770 mark versus righties. Cedeno's swing can get too rotational, but he uses gaps well when he's locked in and flashes solid bat speed. He has strong forearms and could develop double-digit home run power as his body matures and learns to use his lower half to drive the ball. He is an average runner with average arm strength and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield, though he profiles best at third base or as an offensive-minded second baseman. Cedeno is a hard worker and a leader in the clubhouse among Latin players.
  
  The Future: Cedeno needs reps more than anything after two injury-shortened seasons. He's still young and has time to make the necessary improvements to fulfill his potential as an everyday, switch-hitting infielder.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
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  Ranked San Diego Padres #28 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Many believed Cedeno was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn’t get on the field until late August. He hit .241/.354/.537 with 11 extra-base hits in 19 games in the Arizona Complex League after he returned and was a full participant in instructional league.
  
  Scouting Report: Cedeno boasts a line-drive approach and solid bat-to-ball skills as a young switch-hitter. He’s a better hitter from the left side and does a solid job of not chasing out of the strike zone, although he swings and misses in the zone a bit much. Cedeno’s strong forearms have the Padres believing he’ll develop more power as he matures. He is an average runner with an average arm and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield. He primarily plays shortstop now but figures to settle in as a third baseman or an offensive-minded second baseman
  
  The Future: Cedeno will still be young for the league when he makes his way to Low-A in 2022.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Club officials believed he was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn't get on the field in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League until late August. Arm trouble then delayed Cedeno by nearly two months in 2022, but he finally made it to Low-A Lake Elsinore on May 31 for his full-season debut. He played 71 games before finishing the year in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  Scouting Report: A developing switch-hitter, Cedeno boasts a mature, line-drive approach, solid bat-to-ball skills and good strike-zone discipline. He's been a better hitter from the left side of the plate, but he closed the gap on his splits drastically in 2022, posting a .727 OPS versus lefties compared to a .770 mark versus righties. Cedeno's swing can get too rotational, but he uses gaps well when he's locked in and flashes solid bat speed. He has strong forearms and could develop double-digit home run power as his body matures and learns to use his lower half to drive the ball. He is an average runner with average arm strength and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield, though he profiles best at third base or as an offensive-minded second baseman. Cedeno is a hard worker and a leader in the clubhouse among Latin players.
  
  The Future: Cedeno needs reps more than anything after two injury-shortened seasons. He's still young and has time to make the necessary improvements to fulfill his potential as an everyday, switch-hitting infielder.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Club officials believed he was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn't get on the field in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League until late August. Arm trouble then delayed Cedeno by nearly two months in 2022, but he finally made it to Low-A Lake Elsinore on May 31 for his full-season debut. He played 71 games before finishing the year in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  Scouting Report: A developing switch-hitter, Cedeno boasts a mature, line-drive approach, solid bat-to-ball skills and good strike-zone discipline. He's been a better hitter from the left side of the plate, but he closed the gap on his splits drastically in 2022, posting a .727 OPS versus lefties compared to a .770 mark versus righties. Cedeno's swing can get too rotational, but he uses gaps well when he's locked in and flashes solid bat speed. He has strong forearms and could develop double-digit home run power as his body matures and learns to use his lower half to drive the ball. He is an average runner with average arm strength and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield, though he profiles best at third base or as an offensive-minded second baseman. Cedeno is a hard worker and a leader in the clubhouse among Latin players.
  
  The Future: Cedeno needs reps more than anything after two injury-shortened seasons. He's still young and has time to make the necessary improvements to fulfill his potential as an everyday, switch-hitting infielder.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 40/High
  
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Many believed Cedeno was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn&#39t get on the field until late August. He hit .241/.354/.537 with 11 extra-base hits in 19 games in the Arizona Complex League after he returned and was a full participant in instructional league.
  
  Scouting Report: Cedeno boasts a line-drive approach and solid bat-to-ball skills as a young switch-hitter. He&#39s a better hitter from the left side and does a solid job of not chasing out of the strike zone, although he swings and misses in the zone a bit much. Cedeno&#39s strong forearms have the Padres believing he&#39ll develop more power as he matures. He is an average runner with an average arm and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield. He primarily plays shortstop now but figures to settle in as a third baseman or an offensive-minded second baseman
  
  The Future: Cedeno will still be young for the league when he makes his way to Low-A in 2022.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Cedeno signed with the Padres for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2018 and quickly emerged as a favored low-level sleeper candidate. Many believed Cedeno was primed for a breakout season in 2021, but he suffered a meniscus tear before spring training and didn’t get on the field until late August. He hit .241/.354/.537 with 11 extra-base hits in 19 games in the Arizona Complex League after he returned and was a full participant in instructional league.
  
  Scouting Report: Cedeno boasts a line-drive approach and solid bat-to-ball skills as a young switch-hitter. He’s a better hitter from the left side and does a solid job of not chasing out of the strike zone, although he swings and misses in the zone a bit much. Cedeno’s strong forearms have the Padres believing he’ll develop more power as he matures. He is an average runner with an average arm and has the potential to be an average defender across the infield. He primarily plays shortstop now but figures to settle in as a third baseman or an offensive-minded second baseman
  
  The Future: Cedeno will still be young for the league when he makes his way to Low-A in 2022.