San Diego Padres Day 2 Potential Draft Picks

MLB DRAFT

The San Diego Padre have made three selections so far in the 2018 MLB Draft.

Ryan Weathers is a left-handed prep pitcher from Tennessee whose father, David Weathers, pitched 19 years in the majors. He has a high baseball IQ and a solid assortment of pitches.

The next selection was Xavier Edwards who is a prep shortstop with unbelievable speed. The switch hitter is raw, but offers a very nice ceiling.

With their third selection on the day, the team took Grant Little, an outfielder from Texas Tech who could be a nice sleeper pick. Little has improved every season he has played and could develop even more under the Padres guidance.

Day two is here and the Padres have a full day ahead of them.

It is impossible to know exactly who the team is looking at, but here are some names to keep an eye on.

The Padres have the #84 and #111 pick coming up and could very easily select quality prospects with those selections.

Durbin Feltman – RHP Texas Christian
Feltman was the closer for TCU and is seen by some to have the best fastball in the draft. He is arguably the best relief pitcher in the draft and even though this would be against the Padres draft philosophy, it is an intriguing name that could fall to the Padres in day 2.

As it should be! Watch the strikeout that locked up Durbin Feltman’s 32nd career save in its entirety. #GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/2dGSoXoHJ8

— TCU Baseball (@TCU_Baseball) April 28, 2018

Noah Song – RHP Naval Academy
Song seems to fit the mold of a Padres second day pick. Song had an incredible year: 1.92 ERA with a 12.2 K/9. The problem is their seems to be some uncertainty if he will be able to pitch professionally right away with his commitment to the Naval Academy. If he’s able to work out a deal, he could be a real steal for the Padres.

Get to know our athlete of the week, Noah Song, from Navy Baseball! pic.twitter.com/PMnkU30fHF

— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) February 28, 2018

Aaron Ashby – LHP Crowder Junior College (Mo.)
Ashby put up video game numbers at his junior college with an 18.8 K/9 in 74.2 innings pitched for his school. This is a name coming out of the Midwest, an area the Padres have struck gold in the draft recently (See Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer and Nick Margevicius).

There’s dominant, and then there is flawless. Aaron Ashby (@Aaron150__) of @CrowderBasebal1 recorded 13 Ks, just one walk and no hits through five innings as Crowder run-ruled Mineral Area 17-0. Handful of scouts in the stands today including Toronto to watch the 6’2″ lefty. pic.twitter.com/SKUUEHoz4N

— George Balekji (@GeorgeBalekji) March 30, 2018

Simeon Woods-Richardson – RHP/3B Kempner H.S. (Tx.) Committed: Texas
The big right-hander from Texas, he stands at 6-foot-4, is a guy that possesses a lot of upside. He touches 93 MPH with a lot of downhill action, with a plus curveball.

Kempner Senior Simeon Woods-Richardson with Major League Stuff. He’s expected to go somewhere in the 1st 3 rounds of the @MLB Draft. @KHS_Cougars #TXHSBaseball pic.twitter.com/FIYKdhdhrX

— Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) April 16, 2018

Blake Rivera – RHP Wallace State Junior College (Al.)
Rivera had a 1.75 ERA this year in 67 innings pitched. He is a guy that may go later on day 2 but could be a play for the Padres.

Blake Rivera gets the K to win the game for #WallaceHanceville #ACCCSPORTS #ACCCAthletics @WallaceState pic.twitter.com/gVeWiLJYJi

— JockJive Sports (@JockJive) April 28, 2018

Addison Barger – SS/C King H.S. (Fl.) Committed: Florida
Barger is an interesting player. He is listed as a SS/C but he did close for his prep team, showcasing his strong arm. He swings from the left side and even though he has a lot of moving parts, he swing stays in the zone for a long time.

Florida recruit. Addison Barger of King HS with a line drive single in second at-bat. Has shown above average hit tool leading into spring. pic.twitter.com/QFryYAF6Dj

— Doug Freeman (@DougFreemanPBR) March 13, 2018

C.J. Willis – C Ruston H.S. (La.) Committed: Louisiana State

Willis is a big catcher, 6-foot-4, in the mold of an Austin Allen. He is strong and may not last at catcher but there is no reason he cannot begin his professional career there.

CJ Willis taking BP. Day 2 at the All American Game pic.twitter.com/vXHs6Trbjk

— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) August 12, 2017

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