Your Future San Diego Padres – Top 5 Prospects

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5) Jose Rondon – Shortstop  Bio: Born March 3rd, 1994. Bats: Right Throws: Right

Signed as an International Free Agent in 2011

Scouting Report: Jose Rondon was acquired in the Huston Street trade with the Los Angeles Angels. He was signed out of Venezuela in 2011. Rondon is a smooth-fielding, top of the lineup shortstop. He has a solid speed tool and a plus-hit tool. He has quick hands which helps him make consistent contact. In the minor leagues, he’s shown an ability to get on base with a .356 OBP which makes him a great table setter at the top of a lineup. He has above-average speed although it hasn’t translated to gaudy stolen base numbers. Rondon has soft, quick hands at shortstop which makes him a good defender. He projects to be a league-average middle infielder, who will be the staple at the top of a lineup. ETA:2017

(Statistics Courtesy of MiLB.com)