Scouting Report: Carson Rudd
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Overall
Summary
Carson Tucker, a former first-round pick (2020) by the Cleveland Indians who was released after struggling in their farm system, has resurfaced with the San Diego Padres organization. After signing a minor-league deal in January 2025, Tucker has shown significant improvement, hitting .352 (31 hits in 27 games) for the Double-A San Antonio Missions. He previously played 18 games for independent Ogden in the Pioneer League, hitting .323 with 12 RBI. Tucker is 9-for-9 in steal attempts this season, demonstrating improved speed and baserunning. His career was derailed by injuries (hand injury in 2021, strained right forearm in 2022) and limited playing time due to the 2020 COVID shutdown, but he has persevered and is now showing the potential that made him a first-round prospect.
Strengths
- Exceptional batting average (.352) at Double-A level
- Perfect stolen base success rate (9-for-9)
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