Jeff Sanders

Updating the San Diego Padres rankings to reflect 2021 draft picks, risers, fallers and more.

The Padres are happy they took a flier on the Division II lefty as a senior sign in 2019. Two years later he was shining at High-A.

The 20-year-old catcher at Low-A impressed player development officials with his skills on both sides of the plate.

Mears will be remembered for his mammoth spring training home run, but the Padres think he can be more than a one-dimensional slugger.

The 2019 first-rounder impressed team officials with his improving power in Cactus League games.

MacKenzie Gore, Adrian Morejon and Ryan Weathers don’t appear to fit in a crowded San Diego rotation, but that doesn’t mean they’re squeezed out of the pitching staff.

The 25-year-old Korean star could find himself playing a variety of positions for the Padres as a rookie.

The Padres made two low-cost acquisitions in December to improve the organization’s outfield depth.

The Padres added the 23-year-old to the 40-man roster after showing promise in the bullpen at fall instructs.

Still just 20 years old, Tirso Ornelas was holding his own in the Mexican Pacific League as he auditions for a 40-man roster spot.

Jake Cronenworth’s dedication to helping his team win was reflected in his offensive production and defensive versatility.

The No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft has already gotten 50 at-bats under his belt since arriving to the team’s alternate site.

Drafted this year, Cole Wilcox spent his 21st birthday in San Diego, learning from Padres big leaguers such as Garrett Richards and Kirby Yates.

After years of stockpiling minor league talent, the Padres made moves to contend in 2020. Do they have enough talent now to make it happen?

A new pitch and improved health outlook have the 22-year-old poised for big things as he repeats Double-A.

The 20-year-old righthander rocketed to Double-A late in 2019 after recovering from a rocky start in the California League.

The Padres badly needed lefthanded lineup presence, prompting them to trade promising middle infielder Luis Urias to the Brewers for Grisham.

An Amarillo team loaded with Padres prospects won the Texas League in its return to affiliated ball.

The 23-year-old Cuban corner outfielder had begun to show elevated power and patience before an injury ended his season.

The Rule 5 pick focused on improving his defensive game, and his hard work paid off in 2019 with a Texas League championship and September callup.