Ethan
Torres

Ethan Torres, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP Side-facing delivery with strong hip-shoulder separation and a wide, loose arm action.
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Tall, imposing frame with present lower half strength.
Delivery: Side-facing wind up stance. Glove rests just above belt level. High leg kick towards the chest with the body staying postured throughout, showing minimal sink into the rear hip. Drives well down the mound with strong hip-shoulder separation, extending well.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release point with a full-circle arm backpath, showing wide, long motions. Loose release with slight recoil present after the follow through.
FB: T92, 90-92 mph. Shows some sharp ASR. T2506, 2372 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Minimal vertical/horizontal depth, showing more vertical than horizontal break. T2365, 2269 average rpm.
CH: 85-85 mph. Could pair well with the fastball, with very minimal tumbling action. T1974, 1974 average rpm.

The SoCal ProCase was a quality look for Torres, working 90-92 mph with a fastball that featured 2500+ rpm spin, showing life through the zone and the ability to challenge hitters with quality stuff. He mixed in a 71-74 mph curveball and a 75-77 mph slider, giving him multiple breaking ball shapes and a well-rounded arsenal. Torres surrendered a walk and one hit in his outing, but even the hit was telling of the quality of his stuff, as the hitter's bat completely snapped in half on contact. The overall quality of the fastball and the uncomfortable at-bats it created stood out throughout the appearance. What is especially exciting is the projection. At 6-1, 168 pounds, he may not have much more height to add, but there is still plenty of room for physical development and strength gains. The arm action is athletic and loose, fully extending in the back before accelerating through release, helping create life through the zone. Coming out of a powerhouse program like Orange Lutheran, Torres is a name that will be followed closely over the coming years as the frame fills out and the already impressive stuff continues to take steps forward.