Justin
Torres

2/11/2020 vs Delta: I’d gotten looks at Torres during the fall and liked his actions at 3B along with the swing from the left-side. Since last viewing, Torres has leaned out the 5-10, 185 frame showing better reactions and bounce in his step. During the game he made two really nice defensive plays; the first was a sliding stop in the 6-hole before popping up and showing off his arm strength to get the runner with plenty of time. The second one was a top ball over the pitchers head that he kept moving through allowing his quick release to get a quick runner. The arm strength has always been there, but the added athleticism helps the profile and shows the defensive skills to fit any infield spot at the next level. Offensively its a simple set up with feet underneath him and a loose easy swing that can work upwards through the zone allowing him to stay through the middle of the field; picked up a hit to RF in the 3rd AB after executing and driving in a run on a ground ball to the SS in his 2nd AB. When he allows the spacing to work and get his hands through the zone there’s also the ability to carry the gaps. Torres is a solid player and should be on radars for the next level.

9/28/19 - Vs Trosky Fall Ball: Physically mature and muscular in the upper half with width in the shoulders, Torres showed agility on defense and the extra base power to be a threat in the middle of the lineup in 2020. From a slightly open stance, the hands have a bounce off the back shoulder before working back with a slight foot lift regularly being in time with pitches and landing in a strong balanced position. Torres showed the ability to drive the backside on contact and even when taking pitches had the trigger ready to go. During the games he doubled over the CF’s head having the ball jump off the bat; the bat works upwards through the zone with strength in the wrists showing that same extra-base power to the gaps during batting practice. After the double he showed his baseball instincts taking 3rd when the pitcher didn’t look at him and while not the fastest player, has good instincts and agility. At 3rd, Torres moves well making plays on the run and showing the lateral agility needed for the position; he made a great play on a top ball putting a strike to 1st to get a good runner. The arm plays compact with a high release and keeps throws firm across the diamond; arm is average flashing more when needing to get rid of the ball