Jose Soto
| AB | 132 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .182 |
| OBP | .288 |
| SLG | .288 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Jose Alberto Soto
- Born 04/07/1986 in Bani, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: L
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When it comes to raw tools, only Abraham Nunez can come close to Soto among Marlins outfield prospects. Like Nunez, an injury to his throwing shoulder limited him to mostly pinch-hitting and DH duty in 2000. Signed at 16, Soto spent two seasons in the Marlins' Dominican program before playing in the Gulf Coast League the past two years. A switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate, Soto remains a free swinger. He might have the highest ceiling of any Marlins position player, but so far he has struggled to convert those skills into production. He has tremendously quick hands, maybe the quickest in the organization, but tends to jump at pitches and get himself out that way. He can drive the ball out of the park to all fields. He has the same swing from both sides, which makes his stroke relatively low maintenance. He has played both left and right field but could take a crack at center down the road. When healthy Soto has shown a strong, accurate arm, though he could improve his jumps and routes. He may get his first taste of full-season ball in 2001.
