Edward Florentino Stats & Scouting Report

AB	195
AVG	.262
OBP	.380
SLG	.503
HR	10

Full name Edward Adonis Florentino
Born 11/11/2006 in Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R

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BA Grade/Risk: 65/High

Adjusted Grade: 50

Track Record: If not for Konnor Griffin, Florentino’s breakout would’ve been the biggest win for Pirates player development in 2025. Just a year after signing out of the Dominican Republic for $395,000 and making his pro debut, the 18-year-old emerged as one of the sport’s most intriguing teenagers. He blitzed Rookie-level pitching over 29 games in the Florida Complex League, then carried that momentum to Low-A Bradenton. At the two stops he combined to slash .290/.400/.548 with 16 homers and 35 steals across 83 games.

Scouting Report: Evaluators marveled at Florentino’s rare blend of plus raw power, discipline and advanced feel for contact at such a young age. His lefthanded swing has natural loft and impressive bat speed. While some external evaluators wondered if Florentino’s swing path may one day leave him vulnerable at the top of the zone, he was quite difficult to beat in the strike zone in 2025, making contact nearly 90% of the time. He rarely chases, and once he lured pitchers into the zone he displayed a penchant for damage. The scary part? The Pirates believe Florentino has plenty of room to pack on more strength to his gangly 6-foot-4 frame. How Florentino’s body develops will dictate where he ends up defensively. He’s a fringy runner who may slow further as he fills out, but his instincts allow him to steal bases efficiently and take surprisingly sharp routes—especially closing on balls—in center field, where he played most of 2025. Long term, a corner spot may suit him best. The Pirates also raved about his aptitude and knack for making quick adjustments—traits that reminded some of Griffin.

The Future: Even if he shifts off center field, Florentino’s offensive foundation gives him the upside of a middle-of-the-order bat with all-star potential.

Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.

Track Record: The Pirates signed Florentino for $395,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2024. He then debuted in the Dominican Summer League, where he emerged as one of Pittsburgh’s more intriguing teenage hitting prospects. Florentino slashed .260/.432/.459 with five homers and a 144 wRC+ over 49 games.

Scouting Report: Between Florentino’s big frame, long levers and impressive exit velocities for his age, scouts saw the early signals of future potential impact in Florentino’s debut. The 17-year-old has plus power potential and generates all-fields damage when he connects thanks to his vertical swing plane. Despite his steeper swing, which can get long at times, Florentino made plenty of contact within the strike zone and rarely expanded outside of it. Most of his impact came against fastballs. Defensively, Florentino played all three outfield positions, as well as first base in 2024. He’s likely ticketed for a corner as he continues to fill out. While he has a chance to stick as an offensive-oriented right fielder with an average arm, he’ll likely end up a below-average runner, and there’s a decent chance he ends up at first base.

The Future: He’s a long way away, but Florentino has the upside of a power-oriented corner bat who could hit 25 homers or more in the big leagues one day.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 50.

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Career Transactions

Bradenton Marauders activated OF Edward Florentino from the 7-day injured list.
Bradenton Marauders placed OF Edward Florentino on the 7-day injured list.
OF Edward Florentino assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
OF Edward Florentino assigned to DSL Pirates Gold.
DSL Pirates Gold activated OF Edward Florentino.

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