It’s almost unfair being labeled a “top MLB prospect.” Huge expectations get placed on a player with said title and a litany of factors, from non-linear progression to injuries to poor organizational development, can lead to disappointment in the eyes of others, unfair as it can be. Take the case of Jake Bauers. The California native joined the pro ranks when he was selected by the San Diego Padres in the seventh round of the 2013 draft out of Marina High School in Huntington Beach.