The San Diego Padres have a budding star in outfield prospect, Franchy Cordero. MLB Pipeline’s 12th ranked Padres’ prospect, made his MLB debut last season, appearing in 30 games. He hit .228 with 3 home runs, 6 walks, and 44 strikeouts in 92 at-bats.
Cordero has spent the offseason in the Dominican Winter League. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Cordero is a favorite to be the league’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. He has had an unbelievable season with the playoff-bound Leones del Escogido.
Across 49 games, Cordero is slashing .