| IP | 52.1 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.99 |
| WHIP | 1.610 |
| BB/9 | 5.9 |
| SO/9 | 8.1 |
- Full name Francis Manuel Pena
- Born 01/25/2001 in Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.
Track Record: Unlike other international prospects who sign in their teens, Peña signed with the Padres for just $10,000 a few days before his 21st birthday. He made his stateside debut in 2023 and worked a 2.34 ERA with 40 strikeouts to just 10 walks across 34.2 innings. Peña enjoyed similar success this season, as across three levels—High-A, Double-A and Triple-A—he pitched his way to a 2.43 ERA with 64 strikeouts to 10 walks in 63 innings.
Scouting Report: Though undersized, Peña has a lanky and high-waisted frame. He works exclusively out of the stretch and has an explosive delivery that has some drop-and-drive to it. Peña has big-time arm speed and attacks from a three-quarters slot out of a low release height. His fastball sits in the upper 90s and has been up to 98 with riding life through the zone. Peña’s best pitch is his low-90s cutter that flashes late glove-side life. It’s effective against both right and lefthanded hitters and he locates it well. The cutter ties up lefties, while it breaks away at the last second against righties. Last season, it held opposing hitters to a .167 average and generated a 36% miss rate. Peña completes his arsenal with a seldom-used power gyro slider in the upper 80s to low 90s.
The Future: Peña is a predominantly two-pitch reliever who has climbed efficiently through the Padres’ system and has late-inning upside. He is poised to start the 2025 season in Triple-A and could make his major league debut by season’s end.
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Cutter: 60 | Control: 55.
Career Transactions
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El Paso Chihuahuas activated RHP Francis Pena from the 7-day injured list.
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El Paso Chihuahuas placed RHP Francis Pena on the 7-day injured list.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to ACL Padres from El Paso Chihuahuas.
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San Diego Padres invited non-roster RHP Francis Pena to spring training.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas from San Antonio Missions.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to San Antonio Missions from Fort Wayne TinCaps.
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San Antonio Missions activated RHP Francis Pena.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm from ACL Padres.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm from ACL Padres.
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Lake Elsinore Storm activated RHP Francis Pena.
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RHP Francis Pena assigned to ACL Padres.