George Soriano

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #25 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Soriano was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 for $55,000 and has slowly made his way through the minor leagues. He broke out in 2022, starting with Double-A Pensacola, where he saw a boost in fastball velocity. From there, he took off and finished the year with eight appearances (six starts) at Triple-A. He was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster to keep him from becoming a minor league free agent.
  
  Scouting Report: Soriano's fastball jump was key to his breakout at Pensacola. By season's end, the pitch averaged 96 mph and touched triple-digits with excellent life at the top of the zone. Soriano backed it up with a high-spin, mid-80s slider that garnered plenty of whiffs and chases. He has a high-80s changeup but needs it to come forward to give him a better chance against lefthanders. He needs to tighten his fastball command and overall control, as shown by his 4.7 walks per nine innings between both stops. Soriano also worked throughout the year to keep his front side firm. When it got too loose, his arm slot would drop and the life on his pitches would suffer.
  
  The Future: Soriano's addition to the 40-man roster means he'll likely get his first big league look in 2023. He fits best as a middle-innings reliever but will need to improve his control to reach that ceiling.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 30. Control: 30

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Soriano was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 for $55,000 and has slowly made his way through the minor leagues. He broke out in 2022, starting with Double-A Pensacola, where he saw a boost in fastball velocity. From there, he took off and finished the year with eight appearances (six starts) at Triple-A. He was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster to keep him from becoming a minor league free agent.
  
  Scouting Report: Soriano's fastball jump was key to his breakout at Pensacola. By season's end, the pitch averaged 96 mph and touched triple-digits with excellent life at the top of the zone. Soriano backed it up with a high-spin, mid-80s slider that garnered plenty of whiffs and chases. He has a high-80s changeup but needs it to come forward to give him a better chance against lefthanders. He needs to tighten his fastball command and overall control, as shown by his 4.7 walks per nine innings between both stops. Soriano also worked throughout the year to keep his front side firm. When it got too loose, his arm slot would drop and the life on his pitches would suffer.
  
  The Future: Soriano's addition to the 40-man roster means he'll likely get his first big league look in 2023. He fits best as a middle-innings reliever but will need to improve his control to reach that ceiling.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 30. Control: 30
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Soriano was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 for $55,000 and has slowly made his way through the minor leagues. He broke out in 2022, starting with Double-A Pensacola, where he saw a boost in fastball velocity. From there, he took off and finished the year with eight appearances (six starts) at Triple-A. He was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster to keep him from becoming a minor league free agent.
  
  Scouting Report: Soriano's fastball jump was key to his breakout at Pensacola. By season's end, the pitch averaged 96 mph and touched triple-digits with excellent life at the top of the zone. Soriano backed it up with a high-spin, mid-80s slider that garnered plenty of whiffs and chases. He has a high-80s changeup but needs it to come forward to give him a better chance against lefthanders. He needs to tighten his fastball command and overall control, as shown by his 4.7 walks per nine innings between both stops. Soriano also worked throughout the year to keep his front side firm. When it got too loose, his arm slot would drop and the life on his pitches would suffer.
  
  The Future: Soriano's addition to the 40-man roster means he'll likely get his first big league look in 2023. He fits best as a middle-innings reliever but will need to improve his control to reach that ceiling.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 30. Control: 30