J. Cronenworth
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Jake Cronenworth

1B, #9
AVG
.248
R
52
HR
14
RBI
60
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 0", 187 lbs
Age
30
Born
01-21-1994
Batting/Throwing
L/R
Why the Padres decided to remove the ivy from Petco Park’s batter’s eye

“I think it was the best change that they could make in the offseason,” outfielder José Azocar said.

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Why the Padres decided to remove the ivy from Petco Park’s batter’s eye
Padres, Jake Cronenworth open a new season with familiar lesson about luck

It was only one game in March, but the proceedings against the Dodgers in Korea did nothing to dispel concerns about a top-heavy offense.

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Padres, Jake Cronenworth open a new season with familiar lesson about luck
Padres’ Jake Cronenworth on his career-worst season: ‘All I want to do is win’

“He’s really hard on himself. He expects a lot out of himself,” Padres manager Bob Melvin said of the struggling Jake Cronenworth.

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Padres’ Jake Cronenworth on his career-worst season: ‘All I want to do is win’
Manny Machado looks like he’s back. As the first half ends, what about the Padres?

Machado clubbed two home runs off Max Scherzer and the Padres head to the break six games behind the third wild-card team.

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Manny Machado looks like he’s back. As the first half ends, what about the Padres?
Why would Shohei Ohtani want to sign with the Padres?

The Padres face Ohtani pitching for the Angels Tuesday. Juan Soto looks forward to the matchup: "I won’t be scared to shuffle on his ass."

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Why would Shohei Ohtani want to sign with the Padres?
Padres reach new low in series loss to Nationals: ‘There’s not a lot of tomorrows left’

“C’mon, man. We’re playing the Nationals," Xander Bogaerts said. "You have to beat the teams that you have to beat.”

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Padres reach new low in series loss to Nationals: ‘There’s not a lot of tomorrows left’
Chris Sale dominates again as Red Sox win second straight over Padres

After pitching just 48 1/3 innings in the previous three seasons combined, Sale surpassed the 50-inning mark on Saturday.

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Chris Sale dominates again as Red Sox win second straight over Padres
Rosenthal: How Juan Soto might be impacted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return to Padres

Juan Soto getting moved in the lineup, Xander Bogaerts not happy with his swing, Cody Bellinger's 'botched' call and more.

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Rosenthal: How Juan Soto might be impacted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return to Padres
MLB opening weekend takeaways: The Dodgers are still good. The clock is better

Plus observations on the Rays, Padres, Aaron Judge and more.

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MLB opening weekend takeaways: The Dodgers are still good. The clock is better
Padres’ Jake Cronenworth proved his worth on way to 7-year, $80 million extension

In less than three years, Cronenworth went from being an unheralded newcomer to a two-time All-Star and key versatile player for the Padres.

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Padres’ Jake Cronenworth proved his worth on way to 7-year, $80 million extension
Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun to see'

"Our lineup, there's good hitters one through nine," Ryan Weathers said, "so there really is no lineup protection."

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Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun to see'
Padres shut out by Dodgers, consider putting Fernando Tatis Jr. in infield after Jake Cronenworth’s injury

The Padres have now scored in just two of their past 34 innings.

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Padres shut out by Dodgers, consider putting Fernando Tatis Jr. in infield after Jake Cronenworth’s injury
Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield? Here’s why the Padres are getting ready to make the move

On Friday, Tatis began shagging fly balls in center and right field under the supervision of the San Diego coaching staff.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield? Here’s why the Padres are getting ready to make the move
The under-the-radar, indispensable player for each MLB team, and what their club leaders say about them

Who are the most underrated, indispensable players for each team? Jim Bowden checked in with decision-makers across MLB as he made his list.

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The under-the-radar, indispensable player for each MLB team, and what their club leaders say about them
Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham are underrated keys to Padres’ success

Heading into a crucial season in San Diego, Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham have helped change the trajectory of the franchise.

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Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham are underrated keys to Padres’ success
The cases for and against NL Rookie finalists Bohm, Cronenworth and Williams

The Athletic beat writers who covered the three Rookie of the Year finalists lay out the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate.

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The cases for and against NL Rookie finalists Bohm, Cronenworth and Williams
Bowden: The 2020 MLB Rookie Tracker

Here are my current rookie rankings based on conversations with front office insiders, studying analytics, broadcasts and more.

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Bowden: The 2020 MLB Rookie Tracker
Jake Cronenworth could be much more for Padres than an unexpected first baseman

The 26-year-old utility man has been the early surprise of San Diego’s season.

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Jake Cronenworth could be much more for Padres than an unexpected first baseman
Rays will miss Tommy Pham’s offense, leadership as they agree to trade with Padres

Tampa Bay will save projected $5 million by dealing veteran OF and Jake Cronenworth to San Diego for Hunter Renfroe and prospect.

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Rays will miss Tommy Pham’s offense, leadership as they agree to trade with Padres
Which prospects should the Rays protect in advance of the Rule 5 draft?

Durham shortstop Jake Cronenworth, 25, headlines the list after being named Triple-A MVP and should be a lock to be shielded.

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Which prospects should the Rays protect in advance of the Rule 5 draft?