CJ Abrams -- General News

C.J. Abrams, the No. 9 prospect in baseball, was called up to the San Diego Padres for the 2022 season despite minimal minor league experience (76 games total, 42 above High-A). His skill set includes elite speed, athleticism, and hitting ability that impressed during Spring Training. Abrams made his MLB debut on April 8, 2022, going hitless at the plate (0-for-4) while being caught stealing, but he impressed defensively with spectacular plays at shortstop in both the first and ninth innings. He nearly hit a home run with a 383-foot flyout that would have cleared the wall in 13 MLB parks. Abrams recorded his first career hit on April 9, a soft liner to left field off closer Mark Melancon in the ninth inning. Through April 12, he struggled at the plate with a .091 batting average (1-for-11) while drawing two walks and striking out once in the Padres' games against Arizona and San Francisco. The updates note his versatility, as he unexpectedly played right field in a Spring Training game despite being a middle-infield prospect with no prior outfield experience.