Jorge Barrosa

Organization Prospect Rankings

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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.