In February, I wrote this post on shortstop Jeremy Pena, a deft, projectable infielder whom the Astros drafted in the third round of the 2018 draft. In his draft year, Pena was far ahead of the pack as far as glovework was concerned. Many evaluators pegged him as a present plus shortstop, and he had two outstanding offensive college campaigns to his name as well as a career 30-for-34 stolen base mark. Regardless of his appealing defense and baserunning, teams were wary of Pena’s competition level and slight build, and he slid into the second day of the draft.
Jeremy Pena Quietly Raking in Fayetteville
