Efrain Contreras Stats & Scouting Report

IP	9.2
ERA	3.72
WHIP	1.34
BB/9	2.79
SO/9	13.03

Full name Efrain Contreras
Born 01/02/2000 in Ciudad Juarez, CHH, Mexico
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: The Padres purchased Contreras’ rights from the Mexican League’s Veracruz franchise for $50,000 in 2017 and quickly realized they had a steal. Contreras finished eighth in the Low-A Midwest League in strikeouts in his pro debut in 2019 and drew high praise from general manager A.J. Preller at instructional league in 2020, but he walked off the mound at the end of instructs with an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Despite not pitching in an official game in two years, Contreras was added to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: A stout, stocky righthander with an advanced feel for pitching, Contreras was trending toward becoming a back of the rotation starter before his elbow injury. He locates three pitches for strikes in his 92-95 mph fastball, average downer curveball and fading, above-average changeup in the mid 80s. While none of his pitches are plus, they all play up with how he mixes and commands them. His fastball gets carry up in the zone and his curveball breaks sharply downward, giving him the north-south profile teams covet.

The Future: Contreras was progressing through his throwing program over the winter in hopes of returning to games in 2022. He’ll be just 22 on Opening Day and has time to recapture his momentum.
TRACK RECORD: The Padres purchased Contreras' rights for $50,000 from the Mexican League's Veracruz franchise in 2017. He jumped on radars when he finished eighth in the low Class A Midwest League in strikeouts in his full-season debut in 2019 and took a leap in 2020, where he earned raves as the Padres' top pitcher in instructional league. He left one of his final instructs starts with an elbow injury, however, and had Tommy John surgery in November.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras long showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has steadily improved his fastball velocity. Strong in his square, stocky build, Contreras' fastball now sits 92-93 mph and touches 95 with carry up in the zone. His combination of velocity, life and pinpoint command makes his fastball a swing-and-miss weapon, and he confidently challenges hitters with a hint of bravado. Contreras drops his sharp, downer curveball in the strike zone in any count and shows the makings of an above-average low-80s changeup with deception and fade. He fills up the strike zone with plus control and works quickly with a composed, business-like demeanor.

THE FUTURE: The Padres felt confident Contreras would pitch in the majors and be a potential back-of-the-rotation starter based on what he showed in instructional league. He'll be out all of 2021 recovering and is set to return in 2022.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade: 40/High

Track Record: The Padres purchased Contreras&#39 rights from the Mexican League&#39s Veracruz franchise for $50,000 in 2017 and quickly realized they had a steal. Contreras finished eighth in the Low-A Midwest League in strikeouts in his pro debut in 2019 and drew high praise from general manager A.J. Preller at instructional league in 2020, but he walked off the mound at the end of instructs with an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Despite not pitching in an official game in two years, Contreras was added to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: A stout, stocky righthander with an advanced feel for pitching, Contreras was trending toward becoming a back of the rotation starter before his elbow injury. He locates three pitches for strikes in his 92-95 mph fastball, average downer curveball and fading, above-average changeup in the mid 80s. While none of his pitches are plus, they all play up with how he mixes and commands them. His fastball gets carry up in the zone and his curveball breaks sharply downward, giving him the north-south profile teams covet.

The Future: Contreras was progressing through his throwing program over the winter in hopes of returning to games in 2022. He&#39ll be just 22 on Opening Day and has time to recapture his momentum.
Track Record: The Padres purchased Contreras’ rights from the Mexican League’s Veracruz franchise for $50,000 in 2017 and quickly realized they had a steal. Contreras finished eighth in the Low-A Midwest League in strikeouts in his pro debut in 2019 and drew high praise from general manager A.J. Preller at instructional league in 2020, but he walked off the mound at the end of instructs with an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Despite not pitching in an official game in two years, Contreras was added to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: A stout, stocky righthander with an advanced feel for pitching, Contreras was trending toward becoming a back of the rotation starter before his elbow injury. He locates three pitches for strikes in his 92-95 mph fastball, average downer curveball and fading, above-average changeup in the mid 80s. While none of his pitches are plus, they all play up with how he mixes and commands them. His fastball gets carry up in the zone and his curveball breaks sharply downward, giving him the north-south profile teams covet.

The Future: Contreras was progressing through his throwing program over the winter in hopes of returning to games in 2022. He’ll be just 22 on Opening Day and has time to recapture his momentum.
TRACK RECORD: The Padres purchased Contreras' rights for $50,000 from the Mexican League's Veracruz franchise in 2017. He jumped on radars when he finished eighth in the low Class A Midwest League in strikeouts in his full-season debut in 2019 and took a leap in 2020, where he earned raves as the Padres' top pitcher in instructional league. He left one of his final instructs starts with an elbow injury, however, and had Tommy John surgery in November.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras long showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has steadily improved his fastball velocity. Strong in his square, stocky build, Contreras' fastball now sits 92-93 mph and touches 95 with carry up in the zone. His combination of velocity, life and pinpoint command makes his fastball a swing-and-miss weapon, and he confidently challenges hitters with a hint of bravado. Contreras drops his sharp, downer curveball in the strike zone in any count and shows the makings of an above-average low-80s changeup with deception and fade. He fills up the strike zone with plus control and works quickly with a composed, business-like demeanor.

THE FUTURE: The Padres felt confident Contreras would pitch in the majors and be a potential back-of-the-rotation starter based on what he showed in instructional league. He'll be out all of 2021 recovering and is set to return in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: The Padres purchased Contreras' rights for $50,000 from the Mexican League's Veracruz franchise in 2017. He jumped on radars when he finished eighth in the low Class A Midwest League in strikeouts in his full-season debut in 2019 and took a leap in 2020, where he earned raves as the Padres' top pitcher in instructional league. He left one of his final instructs starts with an elbow injury, however, and had Tommy John surgery in November.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras long showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has steadily improved his fastball velocity. Strong in his square, stocky build, Contreras' fastball now sits 92-93 mph and touches 95 with carry up in the zone. His combination of velocity, life and pinpoint command makes his fastball a swing-and-miss weapon, and he confidently challenges hitters with a hint of bravado. Contreras drops his sharp, downer curveball in the strike zone in any count and shows the makings of an above-average low-80s changeup with deception and fade. He fills up the strike zone with plus control and works quickly with a composed, business-like demeanor.

THE FUTURE: The Padres felt confident Contreras would pitch in the majors and be a potential back-of-the-rotation starter based on what he showed in instructional league. He'll be out all of 2021 recovering and is set to return in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: The Padres purchased Contreras' rights for $50,000 from the Mexican League's Veracruz franchise in 2017. He jumped on radars when he finished eighth in the low Class A Midwest League in strikeouts in his full-season debut in 2019 and took a leap in 2020, where he earned raves as the Padres' top pitcher in instructional league. He left one of his final instructs starts with an elbow injury, however, and had Tommy John surgery in November.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras long showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and has steadily improved his fastball velocity. Strong in his square, stocky build, Contreras' fastball now sits 92-93 mph and touches 95 with carry up in the zone. His combination of velocity, life and pinpoint command makes his fastball a swing-and-miss weapon, and he confidently challenges hitters with a hint of bravado. Contreras drops his sharp, downer curveball in the strike zone in any count and shows the makings of an above-average low-80s changeup with deception and fade. He fills up the strike zone with plus control and works quickly with a composed, business-like demeanor.

THE FUTURE: The Padres felt confident Contreras would pitch in the majors and be a potential back-of-the-rotation starter based on what he showed in instructional league. He'll be out all of 2021 recovering and is set to return in 2022.

Career Transactions

Diablos Rojos del Mexico activated RHP Efrain Contreras from the reserve list.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico placed RHP Efrain Contreras on the reserve list.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico activated RHP Efrain Contreras.
RHP Efrain Contreras assigned to Diablos Rojos del Mexico.
Reading Fightin Phils released RHP Efrain Contreras.
Reading Fightin Phils activated RHP Efrain Contreras from the 7-day injured list.
Reading Fightin Phils placed RHP Efrain Contreras on the 7-day injured list.
Reading Fightin Phils transferred RHP Efrain Contreras to the Development List.
RHP Efrain Contreras assigned to Reading Fightin Phils.
Tomateros de Culiacan placed RHP Efrain Contreras on the reserve list.
RHP Efrain Contreras and assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
RHP Efrain Contreras roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres invited non-roster RHP Efrain Contreras to spring training.