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Decker has big, All-star power

Padres infielder Cody Decker looks up as he hits a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals. / U-T

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Padres infielder Cody Decker looks up as he hits a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals. Miranda Perez — U-T

Cody Decker has earned a reputation as one of the most-feared power hitters in the minor leagues.

All he does is put up numbers — 148 home runs since the Padres drafted him in the 22nd round out of UCLA in 2009.