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San Diego Padres: 3 players who could be first-time All-Stars

By Dedrick Hendrix

SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 14: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres points into the crowd as he leaves the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on April 14, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 14: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres points into the crowd as he leaves the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on April 14, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /
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Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

LHP Mackenzie Gore

I remember watching a young Mackenzie Gore on the mound for the Minor League affiliate Fort Wayne Tincaps back in 2018. Sometimes when you watch a young prospect in the minors you just know if that prospect will be a future star.

Gore’s confidence and overall poise on the mound has been a huge indicator towards his much improved approach on the mound this season.

All of the talk with the San Diego Padres has been centered around Musgrove, but let’s not overlook Gore’s 4-1 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP. Gore has 18 less innings pitched than Musgrove, and only has seven fewer strikeouts (64-57). As a young pitcher, Gore attacks the strike zone with plus stuff and manages to get ahead on counts quickly. As an early candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year Award, Gore could also receive some recognition next month for the All-Star Game if he continues his overpowering play on the mound.

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