Luis Toribio

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #26 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Toribio signed for $300,000 in 2017 and was impressive at his first two stops. He spent 2020 at the alternate training site, then struggled in 2021 at Low-A San Jose.
  
  Scouting Report: Toribio’s value comes from his bat, so his struggles at San Jose raise more than a few red flags. He has fast hands, a compact swing, a solid bat path and the ability to use the whole field, but his timing gets out of sync and his approach is often lacking. He has a solid idea of the strike zone and takes an excellent batting practice, but the results simply aren’t there consistently in games. Defensively, Toribio is not likely to play third base. His body is getting thicker and his reactions are getting slower, and his throws across the diamond aren’t always accurate. He can be counted on for the routine plays but not much more. If he shifts positions, his landing spots could be at second base or in the outfield.
  
  The Future: Toribio will spend 2022 at High-A Eugene, where he’ll look to become a more consistent hitter and work toward finding a more firm defensive home.
  
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #11 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio signed with the Giants for $300,000 and immediately impressed in each of his first two seasons at the Rookie levels. The Giants promoted him to short-season Salem-Keizer as an 18-year-old in 2019 when he helped the Volcanoes push toward the playoffs. The Giants brought him to the alternate training site in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As a third baseman, there is going to be pressure for Toribio to show big power, but right now his profile leans toward hitting instead of mashing. The Giants believe he has raw juice--generated by above-average bat speed and average hand speed--but his passive approach and a flat bat path leaves it muted. They've suggested hunting fastballs might help him unlock his power, even if it comes at the expense of some batting average and on-base percentage. Toribio is a below-average defender at third base who gets into trouble when he tries to do too much. The Giants have toyed with the idea of moving him to second base, where his strong arm could be an asset in certain defensive shifts. Though the sample size was small, Toribio was eaten up by lefties in the Rookie-level Arizona League, and there are concerns about him hitting southpaws in the long term.
  
  THE FUTURE: Understandably, Toribio struggled a bit at the alternate training site against older, more wily pitchers. He'll move to low Class A in 2021 and will try to steer his future toward staying at third base and showing more power.
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #6 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio was a bit too young for the 2016 signing class, so he had to wait until 2017 to ink with the Giants for $300,000. His .902 OPS in the DSL in 2018 ranked just outside the top 10. For an encore, he moved to the Rookie-level Arizona League and continued to show an impressive blend of hittability and on-base skills.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite playing all season at 18 years old, Toribio already boasts the best approach in the system. He knows where he can do damage and is disciplined enough to lay off pitches outside that hot zone, and also shows the aptitude to shorten his swing with two strikes. Though he's not a particularly big-time power threat yet, the Giants believe Toribio's solid plate discipline and emerging strength will combine with an on-plane bat path to produce more thump as he matures. He's a third baseman now, but Toribio needs to improve his hands and footwork to stay at the position. He has enough arm to make the necessary throws, but serious refinement is necessary to keep him from moving to first base. Opposing scouts were impressed enough by Toribio that he was made a target in potential trade talks.
  
  THE FUTURE: Low Class A Augusta is the next step for Toribio, who has the ceiling of a corner infielder who can hit for both average and power in equal measure.
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #9 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Just a few months too young to be a member of the 2016 international free agent class, Toribio had to wait until July 2017 to sign with the Giants for $300,000. Toribio was one of several $300,000 signings the Giants made in 2017, although early indications are Toribio's bonus may be money well spent. The 6-foot-1 lefthanded hitter spent last season in the Dominican Summer League, where he led his team in hits (58), doubles (13), home runs (10) and total bases (103).
  
  Scouting Report: Toribio is an offense-first third baseman who draws comparisons to current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. He's an above-average hitter with an approach at the plate that is mature well beyond his years. Toribio's walk rate was nearly 19 percent in the DSL, and while sometimes that can be an indictment of the pitching in the minors' lowest level, evaluators said Toribio's feel for the strike zone is truly advanced. He has good loft in his swing with plus raw power that he taps into regularly, as evidenced by his .209 isolated slugging percentage in 2018. The struggle for Toribio will come defensively, as he's a below-average runner with fringe-average range at third base. His arm is average and plays well at third base, but he committed a team-worst 19 errors in the DSL and needs continued work at the position.
  
  The Future: Toribio should keep climbing the ladder with a stop in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019. Improving his third base defense will be the biggest key for Toribio to reach his potential, as he has middle-of-the-order offensive skills.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Arizona Complex League #16 prospect in 2019
  Toribio came stateside with a more refined skill set at the plate than is typical for a teenaged Latin player, leading all AZL hitters in walks by a wide margin. Already possessing an advanced hit tool, Toribio shows good feel for the zone and the ability to hit the ball to the opposite field. He should develop more over-the-fence power with added strength but needs to cut down on strikeouts. He put in the work required to get better and showed improvement as the season progressed. "He's learning a lot, and he's going to be a good RBI guy in the future," Giants Orange manager Alvaro Espinosa said. Toribio is a below-average runner but goes hard on the bases. It's a bat-first profile, with his defense at third grading as only fringe-average. His hands work well and he has solid-average arm strength, but limited range could eventually dictate a move across the infield to first base.

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Toribio signed for $300,000 in 2017 and was impressive at his first two stops. He spent 2020 at the alternate training site, then struggled in 2021 at Low-A San Jose.
  
  Scouting Report: Toribio’s value comes from his bat, so his struggles at San Jose raise more than a few red flags. He has fast hands, a compact swing, a solid bat path and the ability to use the whole field, but his timing gets out of sync and his approach is often lacking. He has a solid idea of the strike zone and takes an excellent batting practice, but the results simply aren’t there consistently in games. Defensively, Toribio is not likely to play third base. His body is getting thicker and his reactions are getting slower, and his throws across the diamond aren’t always accurate. He can be counted on for the routine plays but not much more. If he shifts positions, his landing spots could be at second base or in the outfield.
  
  The Future: Toribio will spend 2022 at High-A Eugene, where he’ll look to become a more consistent hitter and work toward finding a more firm defensive home.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio signed with the Giants for $300,000 and immediately impressed in each of his first two seasons at the Rookie levels. The Giants promoted him to short-season Salem-Keizer as an 18-year-old in 2019 when he helped the Volcanoes push toward the playoffs. The Giants brought him to the alternate training site in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As a third baseman, there is going to be pressure for Toribio to show big power, but right now his profile leans toward hitting instead of mashing. The Giants believe he has raw juice--generated by above-average bat speed and average hand speed--but his passive approach and a flat bat path leaves it muted. They've suggested hunting fastballs might help him unlock his power, even if it comes at the expense of some batting average and on-base percentage. Toribio is a below-average defender at third base who gets into trouble when he tries to do too much. The Giants have toyed with the idea of moving him to second base, where his strong arm could be an asset in certain defensive shifts. Though the sample size was small, Toribio was eaten up by lefties in the Rookie-level Arizona League, and there are concerns about him hitting southpaws in the long term.
  
  THE FUTURE: Understandably, Toribio struggled a bit at the alternate training site against older, more wily pitchers. He'll move to low Class A in 2021 and will try to steer his future toward staying at third base and showing more power.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio signed with the Giants for $300,000 and immediately impressed in each of his first two seasons at the Rookie levels. The Giants promoted him to short-season Salem-Keizer as an 18-year-old in 2019 when he helped the Volcanoes push toward the playoffs. The Giants brought him to the alternate training site in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As a third baseman, there is going to be pressure for Toribio to show big power, but right now his profile leans toward hitting instead of mashing. The Giants believe he has raw juice--generated by above-average bat speed and average hand speed--but his passive approach and a flat bat path leaves it muted. They've suggested hunting fastballs might help him unlock his power, even if it comes at the expense of some batting average and on-base percentage. Toribio is a below-average defender at third base who gets into trouble when he tries to do too much. The Giants have toyed with the idea of moving him to second base, where his strong arm could be an asset in certain defensive shifts. Though the sample size was small, Toribio was eaten up by lefties in the Rookie-level Arizona League, and there are concerns about him hitting southpaws in the long term.
  
  THE FUTURE: Understandably, Toribio struggled a bit at the alternate training site against older, more wily pitchers. He'll move to low Class A in 2021 and will try to steer his future toward staying at third base and showing more power.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio signed with the Giants for $300,000 and immediately impressed in each of his first two seasons at the Rookie levels. The Giants promoted him to short-season Salem-Keizer as an 18-year-old in 2019 when he helped the Volcanoes push toward the playoffs. The Giants brought him to the alternate training site in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As a third baseman, there is going to be pressure for Toribio to show big power, but right now his profile leans toward hitting instead of mashing. The Giants believe he has raw juice--generated by above-average bat speed and average hand speed--but his passive approach and a flat bat path leaves it muted. They've suggested hunting fastballs might help him unlock his power, even if it comes at the expense of some batting average and on-base percentage. Toribio is a below-average defender at third base who gets into trouble when he tries to do too much. The Giants have toyed with the idea of moving him to second base, where his strong arm could be an asset in certain defensive shifts. Though the sample size was small, Toribio was eaten up by lefties in the Rookie-level Arizona League, and there are concerns about him hitting southpaws in the long term.
  
  THE FUTURE: Understandably, Toribio struggled a bit at the alternate training site against older, more wily pitchers. He'll move to low Class A in 2021 and will try to steer his future toward staying at third base and showing more power.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio was a bit too young for the 2016 signing class, so he had to wait until 2017 to ink with the Giants for $300,000. His .902 OPS in the DSL in 2018 ranked just outside the top 10. For an encore, he moved to the Rookie-level Arizona League and continued to show an impressive blend of hittability and on-base skills.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite playing all season at 18 years old, Toribio already boasts the best approach in the system. He knows where he can do damage and is disciplined enough to lay off pitches outside that hot zone, and also shows the aptitude to shorten his swing with two strikes. Though he’s not a particularly big-time power threat yet, the Giants believe Toribio’s solid plate discipline and emerging strength will combine with an on-plane bat path to produce more thump as he matures. He’s a third baseman now, but Toribio needs to improve his hands and footwork to stay at the position. He has enough arm to make the necessary throws, but serious refinement is necessary to keep him from moving to first base. Opposing scouts were impressed enough by Toribio that he was made a target in potential trade talks.
  
  THE FUTURE: Low Class A Augusta is the next step for Toribio, who has the ceiling of a corner infielder who can hit for both average and power in equal measure.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Toribio was a bit too young for the 2016 signing class, so he had to wait until 2017 to ink with the Giants for $300,000. His .902 OPS in the DSL in 2018 ranked just outside the top 10. For an encore, he moved to the Rookie-level Arizona League and continued to show an impressive blend of hittability and on-base skills.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite playing all season at 18 years old, Toribio already boasts the best approach in the system. He knows where he can do damage and is disciplined enough to lay off pitches outside that hot zone, and also shows the aptitude to shorten his swing with two strikes. Though he's not a particularly big-time power threat yet, the Giants believe Toribio's solid plate discipline and emerging strength will combine with an on-plane bat path to produce more thump as he matures. He's a third baseman now, but Toribio needs to improve his hands and footwork to stay at the position. He has enough arm to make the necessary throws, but serious refinement is necessary to keep him from moving to first base. Opposing scouts were impressed enough by Toribio that he was made a target in potential trade talks.
  
  THE FUTURE: Low Class A Augusta is the next step for Toribio, who has the ceiling of a corner infielder who can hit for both average and power in equal measure.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Toribio came stateside with a more refined skill set at the plate than is typical for a teenaged Latin player, leading all AZL hitters in walks by a wide margin. Already possessing an advanced hit tool, Toribio shows good feel for the zone and the ability to hit the ball to the opposite field. He should develop more over-the-fence power with added strength but needs to cut down on strikeouts. He put in the work required to get better and showed improvement as the season progressed. "He's learning a lot, and he's going to be a good RBI guy in the future," Giants Orange manager Alvaro Espinosa said. Toribio is a below-average runner but goes hard on the bases. It's a bat-first profile, with his defense at third grading as only fringe-average. His hands work well and he has solid-average arm strength, but limited range could eventually dictate a move across the infield to first base.