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San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Oct 1, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of the San Diego Padres logo on the field before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of the San Diego Padres logo on the field before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Hunter Renfroe (71) hits a three run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Hunter Renfroe (71) hits a three run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Hunter Renfroe, OF

Birthdate: 1/28/92 (24 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: AAA, MLB
Stats in 2016: .306/.336/.557, 30 HR, 5 SB

Renfroe was the 13th overall selection in 2013 by the Padres out of Mississippi State after an up and down college career that he finished strong.

Renfroe has moved up step by step in the minor leagues, but he has been consistent in his performance all along, flashing big power and a big arm since he came into pro ball, including his major league debut, when he hit 4 home runs in just 35 at bats.

(Renfroe) has been consistent in his performance all along, flashing big power and a big arm since he came into pro ball

Renfroe has the traditional right field profile with his power and arm, but he also has a quick bat through the zone that should allow him to produce consistent contact rates along with big power. His pitch recognition can wane at times and he can get a little pull-happy, but he has good bat-to-ball skills.

Defensively, Renfroe won’t be a guy to lead the team in stolen bases, but he uses good speed in the field to cover ground just like he does on the base paths once underway. He is athletic and can leap well as well.

Renfroe should be the opening day right fielder in San Diego in 2017.

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