About this episode
Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list. (00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become. (07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan Salas is looking to bounce back. (17:15) The Padres' all-or-nothing, aggressive approach does mean this is a thin system. (22:30) Why Cobb Hightower could be the next Padres' prospect to emerge. (25:30) Some non Top 10 prospects to watch (35:00) Why the Padres deserve plenty of credit Padres Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2017-san-diego-padres/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy