Jeff Sanders

The Padres tend to prioritize up-the-middle players in the draft, but they made an exception for power-hitting first baseman Victor Figueroa in 2024.

David Morgan used his arm strength and sharper command to climb form undrafted free agent to big leaguer in fewer than three years.

After two years on the sidelines, hard-throwing reliever Bradgley Rodriguez got back on the mound in 2024. This spring, he impressed the Padres at big league camp.

Precocious shortstop Leodalis De Vries applied what he learned in the first half of 2024 to his second-half breakout for Low-A Lake Elsinore.

For an undrafted pitcher who didn’t even pitch in college, Braden Nett has made a lot of progress in a short time. Now, the Padres want to help him take the next step.

Padres catcher Ethan Salas spent his entire age-18 season at High-A Fort Wayne, learning the hard way about what he must improve.

Kash Mayfield opted not to pitch on the 2023 summer showcase circuit. Padres scouts stayed on him and liked what they saw when he returned to action.

Homer Bush is the fastest player in the Padres’ minor league system, but that doesn’t mean he wants to rush the development of his power.

Jake Beshears impressed the Padres with his pro body and hitting approach while at Duke. The 2023 pick quickly earned a promotion this season.

Finding a new splitter grip helped unlock Lake Bachar’s potential in his ninth year in the Padres organization.

Jakob Marsee is riding high into the season after a strong finish to 2023 and eye-opening run through big league spring training.

Leodalis De Vries has five-tool potential on the middle infield. The Padres are equally excited about his leadership qualities.

With the Padres paring payroll this offseason, they prioritized signing a pair of foreign professional relievers.

From undrafted in 2022 to talk of the Arizona Fall League in 2023, Braden Nett could be on a fast track to San Diego.