The 2018 season was a test for the San Diego Padres and every single player on the major league roster. With the pressure ramped up a bit and a future role with the organization on the line, many players stepped up. Franmil Reyes is currently passing his test with flying colors, while the results from players like Christian Villanueva and Austin Hedges needed to be further evaluated. We will dive into both of those players later, however, the one man who is currently leading his class is outfielder Hunter Renfroe.
One of the more frustrating storylines from the early part of the season was the lack of playing time for Renfroe.