Jorge Barrosa

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #23 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Barrosa managed to overcome his small size and lack of physical projection to win over D-backs scouts—namely Alfonso Mora—by consistently performing well in games against older competition as an amateur in Venezuela. The D-backs signed him for $415,000 and he has since steadily climbed their system. Barrosa earned a spot on the 40-man roster prior to 2023 and spent the year at Triple-A Reno, batting .274/.394/.456 with 13 homers, 65 RBIs and 15 steals.
  
  Scouting Report: A switch hitter, Barrosa has a simple, repeatable swing from the right side and more moving parts as a lefty, including a lengthy stride and more movement in his load. Either way, he has put up relatively even splits in the upper minors, demonstrating a consistent, sound approach and the ability to make lots of contact. His power is still somewhat limited, but he hits the ball hard for his size. Barrosa is a plus defender at all three outfield positions whose excellent jumps and reads give the impression he knows where a ball is about to be hit. He is an above-average runner who still has room to refine his basestealing skills.
  
  The Future: Barrosa looks every bit like a future big leaguer. Whether he starts or is more of a reserve will be determined by how much extra-base impact he can generate.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Field: 65 | Arm: 45
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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #16 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Despite being undersized, Barrosa was well-liked as an amateur for his ability to consistently hit while showing an advanced approach, including in looks against older competition. The D-backs signed him for $415,000, and Barrosa has steadily climbed through the system, playing good defense at every stop and showing incremental improvements offensively. He turned in his best season last year, earning a spot on the D-backs' 40-man roster.
  
  Scouting Report: Barrosa is a switch-hitter with a controlled swing from both sides, but he shows more natural strength through the zone from the right side. He improved last year at limiting his chase, drawing more walks and cutting down his swing-and-miss. His home run power could be limited, but he is a steady hitter with good bat-to-ball skills and is a plus runner, all of which could enable him to rack up doubles and triples. Still, his physical projection is limited and his overall offensive impact remains a question. He is a plus defensive outfielder who gets terrific reads and jumps, seemingly moving in the right direction before the ball is hit.
  
  The Future: Though the D-backs are loaded with outfielders, Barrosa distinguishes himself as a switch-hitter. Given that he played all of last season at 21, he could still have room to develop. He figures to open next season at Triple-A Reno. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Fielding: 65. Arm: 45.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Despite being undersized, Barrosa was well-liked as an amateur for his ability to consistently hit while showing an advanced approach, including in looks against older competition. The D-backs signed him for $415,000, and Barrosa has steadily climbed through the system, playing good defense at every stop and showing incremental improvements offensively. He turned in his best season last year, earning a spot on the D-backs' 40-man roster.
  
  Scouting Report: Barrosa is a switch-hitter with a controlled swing from both sides, but he shows more natural strength through the zone from the right side. He improved last year at limiting his chase, drawing more walks and cutting down his swing-and-miss. His home run power could be limited, but he is a steady hitter with good bat-to-ball skills and is a plus runner, all of which could enable him to rack up doubles and triples. Still, his physical projection is limited and his overall offensive impact remains a question. He is a plus defensive outfielder who gets terrific reads and jumps, seemingly moving in the right direction before the ball is hit.
  
  The Future: Though the D-backs are loaded with outfielders, Barrosa distinguishes himself as a switch-hitter. Given that he played all of last season at 21, he could still have room to develop. He figures to open next season at Triple-A Reno. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Fielding: 65. Arm: 45.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: Despite being undersized, Barrosa was well-liked as an amateur for his ability to consistently hit while showing an advanced approach, including in looks against older competition. The D-backs signed him for $415,000, and Barrosa has steadily climbed through the system, playing good defense at every stop and showing incremental improvements offensively. He turned in his best season last year, earning a spot on the D-backs' 40-man roster.
  
  Scouting Report: Barrosa is a switch-hitter with a controlled swing from both sides, but he shows more natural strength through the zone from the right side. He improved last year at limiting his chase, drawing more walks and cutting down his swing-and-miss. His home run power could be limited, but he is a steady hitter with good bat-to-ball skills and is a plus runner, all of which could enable him to rack up doubles and triples. Still, his physical projection is limited and his overall offensive impact remains a question. He is a plus defensive outfielder who gets terrific reads and jumps, seemingly moving in the right direction before the ball is hit.
  
  The Future: Though the D-backs are loaded with outfielders, Barrosa distinguishes himself as a switch-hitter. Given that he played all of last season at 21, he could still have room to develop. He figures to open next season at Triple-A Reno. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Fielding: 65. Arm: 45.
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 40/High
  
  August Update: The undersized Barrosa doesn’t impact the ball much, but he’s a switch-hitter who takes good at-bats, is an excellent defender in center field and makes the most of his tools with an aggressive style of play.