Randy Florentino

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Texas Rangers #26 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Florentino didn't generate a lot of attention when he signed with the Rangers out of the Dominican Republic for $25,000 in 2017, but he did the next year after ranking third in the Dominican Summer League in OPS. In 2019, Florentino hit well in the beginning of the Rookie-level Arizona League season but looked worn down by the end and his performance regressed.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Florentino makes frequent hard, quality contact with a smooth lefthanded swing that's short and stays through the hitting zone a long time. He takes a good path to the ball and does a good job of knowing which pitches to turn on for extra-base damage, with the power potential to eventually be a 20-25 home run guy. An offensive-minded catcher when he signed, Florentino made progress defensively the last two years and looks like he should stick behind the plate. He has a slightly above-average arm and did significant work cleaning up his blocking and receiving in 2019, with the athleticism and flexibility to get into good positions and move around well behind the dish.
  
  THE FUTURE: Florentino needs to get stronger to handle a full season's workload. There's a long way to go for him to be an everyday guy, but there's upside for him to be a power-hitting catcher. With David Garcia ahead of him at low Class A Hickory, Florentino might go to short-season Spokane in 2020.
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  Ranked Texas Rangers #21 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Florentino signed with the Rangers out of the Dominican Republic for just $25,000 on July 2, 2017, but he quickly broke through as one of the team's best lower-level prospects. Florentino debuted in the Dominican Summer League, where he ranked third in OPS (1.004).
  
  Scouting Report: Florentino has an encouraging mix of patience and power, especially for a player with a chance to stick behind the plate. Florentino has a discerning eye for his age, with his 53 walks tied for third in the DSL. He has plenty of thump in his bat too, with the potential to hit 20-25 home runs and a short swing with the ability to keep his barrel on plane with the pitch for a long time, helping him get to that power in games.
  
  The Future: Florentino could remain at catcher, but he's an offensive-minded player who will need more work to stay at the position. He has an average arm (he threw out 27 percent of runners) but has to improve his receiving and blocking. The Rookie-level Arizona League should be his next step.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Florentino didn’t generate a lot of attention when he signed with the Rangers out of the Dominican Republic for $25,000 in 2017, but he did the next year after ranking third in the Dominican Summer League in OPS. In 2019, Florentino hit well in the beginning of the Rookie-level Arizona League season but looked worn down by the end and his performance regressed.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Florentino makes frequent hard, quality contact with a smooth lefthanded swing that’s short and stays through the hitting zone a long time. He takes a good path to the ball and does a good job of knowing which pitches to turn on for extra-base damage, with the power potential to eventually be a 20-25 home run guy. An offensive-minded catcher when he signed, Florentino made progress defensively the last two years and looks like he should stick behind the plate. He has a slightly above-average arm and did significant work cleaning up his blocking and receiving in 2019, with the athleticism and flexibility to get into good positions and move around well behind the dish.
  
  THE FUTURE: Florentino needs to get stronger to handle a full season’s workload. There’s a long way to go for him to be an everyday guy, but there’s upside for him to be a power-hitting catcher. With David Garcia ahead of him at low Class A Hickory, Florentino might go to short-season Spokane in 2020.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Florentino didn't generate a lot of attention when he signed with the Rangers out of the Dominican Republic for $25,000 in 2017, but he did the next year after ranking third in the Dominican Summer League in OPS. In 2019, Florentino hit well in the beginning of the Rookie-level Arizona League season but looked worn down by the end and his performance regressed.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Florentino makes frequent hard, quality contact with a smooth lefthanded swing that's short and stays through the hitting zone a long time. He takes a good path to the ball and does a good job of knowing which pitches to turn on for extra-base damage, with the power potential to eventually be a 20-25 home run guy. An offensive-minded catcher when he signed, Florentino made progress defensively the last two years and looks like he should stick behind the plate. He has a slightly above-average arm and did significant work cleaning up his blocking and receiving in 2019, with the athleticism and flexibility to get into good positions and move around well behind the dish.
  
  THE FUTURE: Florentino needs to get stronger to handle a full season's workload. There's a long way to go for him to be an everyday guy, but there's upside for him to be a power-hitting catcher. With David Garcia ahead of him at low Class A Hickory, Florentino might go to short-season Spokane in 2020.