THE BASICS

Home stadium: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382

Directions: From I-17 North: Exit at Bell Road; proceed west to intersection of Bell Road and 83rd Avenue; turn left.

First workouts: Feb. 15 (pitchers/ catchers); Feb. 18 (full squad)

Information: 623-773-8700; www.padres.com/spring

Prospect to watch: Francisco Mejia, C: Mejia, 23, has a compact stroke and hits line drives from both sides of the plate. A strong arm gives him a chance to stay behind the plate, or he could move to right field. A switch-hitter with raw power, he is expected to split time at catcher with Austin Hedges. The Padres appear committed to keeping Mejia at the position, but he played 28 minor league games in the outfield prior to the trade that brought him from Cleveland last summer.

JAKE ROTH/USA TODAY SPORTS Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi pitches during the first inning against the Diamondbacks at Petco Park.