Pedro De Los Santos

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #27 prospect in 2002
  Though de los Santos batted just .210 as a 16-year-old in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League in 2000, the Padres thought highly enough of him to bring him here last year for his U.S. debut. He proved up to the challenge, hitting safely in 11 of his 12 games against more advanced Pioneer League pitchers, but his season ended when he broke a bone in his leg sliding into second base. De los Santos has a nice swing from both sides of the plate and he's one of the fastest players in the system. He's a legitimate basestealing threat who just needs to get stronger and more disciplined at the plate. He's still a work in progress as a second baseman and eventually could move the outfield, but San Diego plans on keeping him in the infield for the next few season. The club is waiting anxiously to see if de los Santos' injury will take away any of his trademark speed. He'll probably return to Idaho Falls this year.