Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series. Because of that, it will include players who…
Gaslamp Ball's Lincoln Zdunich assigned San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin an overall grade of D+ for the 2026 season. Zdunich argues that while the Padres acquired Fermin from the Kansas City Royals expecting an offensive boost, the catcher's severe offensive struggles significantly outweighed his value across the campaign.
Fermin batted just .203 with a .589 OPS in 2026, though he maintained elite defensive metrics and earned a Gold Glove Award nomination. Despite strong pitch framing and staff management, Zdunich concluded that Fermin's defensive skills were not enough to compensate for his poor offensive output.
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