Diego Tornes

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Atlanta Braves #10 prospect in 2026
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
  
  Adjusted Grade: 35
  
  Track Record: The Braves have not received great returns from the international market in years, but Tornes, the team’s $2.5 million Cuban headliner from the 2025 class, has the potential to change that. The physical switch-hitter was lauded for his offensive prowess before signing and then ranked as the No. 4 prospect in the Dominican Summer League in 2025.
  
  Scouting Report: Officially listed at 6-foot-2, 178 pounds, Tornes is both young for the class and more physically developed than his peers. He has a strong, athletic build that still has more strength potential, with clean hitting mechanics from both sides of the plate to go with excellent bat speed. While some scouts described Tornes as an aggressive, free swinger in his debut, he showed an impressive blend of hitting ability and power with a knack for making adjustments and covering the entire zone. While he didn’t hit a single home run, his exit velocity data is tremendous. His 105.4 mph 90th percentile exit velocity was fifth among Braves prospects with at least 100 plate appearances, and the best mark of any hitter younger than 22 years old. Tornes has turned in plus run times and impressed internal and external scouts with his defensive instincts and athleticism in center field. There’s a split camp on whether he’s destined for a corner or will continue to move well enough to stay in center, but his defensive progress is already better than it was billed. His arm might be his loudest individual tool, with both excellent strength and accuracy on his throws.
  
  The Future: Tornes’ collection of physical tools gives him more upside than any hitter in the system, but he’s years away from the majors with plenty of refinement still needed. He should make his stateside debut in 2026 in what will be his age-17 season.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
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  Ranked Atlanta Braves #15 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: Tornes signed out of Cuba as the headliner of the Braves’ 2025 international class and inked a deal for $2.5 million.
  
  Scouting Report: Listed at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Tornes is extremely physically advanced for his peer group, but he was also on the younger end for players in the 2025 class. He’s a switch hitter who has solid pitch recognition and timing at the plate and has a chance to be an average hitter with above-average game power. He could grow into 25-plus home run power in the future. Prior to signing, scouts praised the improvement of Tornes’ defensive ability in the outfield. After previously profiling like a left fielder or first baseman, Tornes improved his running ability and turned in above-average run times that could be enough for him to start his pro career in center field. While he could slow down and still fit best in a corner, his improved defensive profile does lessen the pressure on his hit/power combo.
  
  The Future: Tornes immediately becomes one of the more exciting position players in Atlanta’s pitching-heavy system, but he’s a long way from the majors and will need plenty of time to develop.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.