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Top Padres prospects Leo De Vries, Ethan Salas continue maturing in Arizona Fall League
Top Padres prospects Leo De Vries, Ethan Salas continue maturing in Arizona Fall League
San Diego Padres prospects Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas are continuing to develop their skills in the Arizona Fall League (AFL).
De Vries, a 21-year-old outfielder, is hitting .313 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 20 games for the Peoria Javelinas. He has also stolen six bases.
Salas, a 19-year-old infielder, is hitting .286 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 19 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
Both players are considered to be among the Padres' top prospects. De Vries is ranked as the Padres' No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, while Salas is ranked as the No. 5 prospect.
De Vries has impressed scouts with his power and athleticism.
He has shown good plate discipline and has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order hitter in the major leagues.
Salas has impressed scouts with his bat-to-ball skills and his ability to play multiple positions.
He is a good hitter with power and speed, and he has the potential to be a versatile player in the major leagues.
Both De Vries and Salas are still young, but they have the potential to be impact players in the major leagues.
They are both working hard to develop their skills in the AFL, and they are both expected to be ready to contribute to the Padres in the near future.