FORT WAYNE, Ind.— The Fort Wayne TinCaps are the youngest team in the minor leagues. Four position players – infielders Reinaldo Illaraza, Hudson Potts, Fernando Tatis and outfielder Jack Suwinski – are 18. The rotation recently added two high profile 19-year-old prospects in RHPs Mason Thompson and Reggie Lawson and the “dean” of the pitching staff is 20-year-old Logan Allen.
“We definitely understand that we are sending these guys to a very advanced level where they might be four or even five years younger than guys they are competing against.,” said Sam Geaney, the Padres Director of Player Development, before the season.