When the Texas Rangers signed Jurickson Profar as a 16-year-old prospect out of Curaçao in 2009, they believed he had a future as an All-Star shortstop.
Fernando Tatis Jr. got off to a slow start with the Padres this season but has really turned it around as of late. He has a hit in each of his last 13 games slashing .434/.474./660 during that stretch.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar slugged back-to-back homers in the first inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-3 rout of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Padres put on a hitting clinic in the penultimate inning of their Friday clash against the Royals.
Jurickson Profar was once considered the best prospect in baseball, before drawing the dreaded "bust" label. His career finally seems to be blossoming with the San Diego Padres all these years later.
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar is on pace for a career year with the Padres. His improved hitting shined once again on Tuesday, when Profar notched one home run, three RBIs, two hits, and one run in the Padres' 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins.
June is almost upon us and hot streaks look like true breakouts
Jurickson Profar will look to extend his 10-game hitting streak when the San Diego Padres (25-26) take on the Cincinnati Reds (20-28). The Padres are listed as -128 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday, live on BSOH from Great American Ball Park.
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar finally seems to have shed the label of "prospect bust" in earnest.
Only one member of the San Diego Padres ranks in the top 10 in the major leagues in batting average and on-base percentage, and the top 20 in slugging percentage.
The San Diego Padres have been forced to play Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays without their manager and starting left fielder.
In the movie Star Trek: First Contact, there’s a scene in which Captain Picard (played by the legendary Patrick Stewart) comes across the spaceship that first achieved warp drive and consequently led to the age of space exploration in which the universe of Star Trek takes place.
The Los Angeles Dodgers tied their series with the San Diego Padres on Saturday to set up a rubber match, but it didn’t come without some drama. As Gavin Stone was throwing a perfect game in the fifth inning, Jurickson Profar showed bunt to attempt to get into the pitcher’s mind.
Jurickson Profar, the potential Padres' Opening Day left fielder, has exited Wednesday's Cactus League game early due to injury. Profar, who was 3-for-3 with a home run, went down at first base after rounding the bag hard.
The San Diego Padres are in agreement with utilityman Jurickson Profar on a one-year deal worth $1 million to return for the 2024 season, multiple outlets reported Monday.
Prior to this signing, San Diego only had two outfielders on the 40-man roster: Fernando Tatis Jr. and light-hitting Jose Azocar.
The San Diego Padres season is in the mud right now, so they are just going for the vibes at this point.
The Colorado Rockies released left fielder Jurickson Profar on Sunday and promoted first baseman Hunter Goodman, who had a big day in his major league debut against the host Baltimore Orioles.
The question is, how can the Yankees open up $10 million to offer Profar for the 2023 season?
While it’s difficult to find a perfect landing spot for Profar, he’s a decent everyday left fielder. A switch-hitter with quality contact skills and a patient approach, he’s hit at an above-average level in two of the past three years.
San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar is out of the hospital and resting after a collision with a teammate resulted in a concussion and a cervical strain, the team announced Friday.
In the third inning, the game was briefly delayed after a pair of baseballs were thrown from the stands at Profar. A beer bottle was also thrown later in the game.
Even though Profar reached base on the play, Kershaw got the next batter out to end the inning.
Profar was very valuable for the Padres last season. San Diego played him in five different positions during the pandemic-shortened season, though he saw most of his action in left field and second base.
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