How Jake Cronenworth Became The Padres Most UNDERRATED Player | Can He Climb Even HIGHER in 2026?

With all of the on-base skills, is versatile infielder Jake Cronenworth actually the most underrated Padre on the roster?Host Javier Reyes breaks down Cronenworth's elite plate discipline—ranking right alongside Aaron Judge and Juan Soto—while examining his struggles against off-speed pitches and disappointing playoff performance. The analysis covers his defensive metrics at second base versus first base, his surprising sprint speed and prolonged at bats, and why his $80 million contract extension may have been strategically brilliant despite appearing as an overpay. Javi also discusses, more generally, the value of depth players on championship rosters and how context matters when evaluating an eighth-hole hitter. Go Padres0:30 Intro: Jake Cronenworth 2025 Season Review7:09 Sneaky clutch?9:12 All the bad, from defense to playoff performance19:20 The Value of Afterthought Prospects26:25 Conclusion and previewing future episodes!Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.socialFollow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.