| AB | 161 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .298 |
| OBP | .406 |
| SLG | .522 |
| HR | 8 |
- Full name Yohendrick Alexander Pinango
- Born 05/07/2002 in Carora, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: L
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/Average
Adjusted Grade: 35
Track Record: Pinango signed with the Cubs in 2018 for $400,000 out of Venezuela and debuted the following summer. He broke out in 2024 but was traded to the Blue Jays before the trade deadline for righthander Nate Pearson. Pinango began 2025 with Double-A New Hampshire, hitting .298/.406/.522 over 47 games and earning a promotion to Triple-A on June 1st.
Scouting Report: While Pinango has worked to improve his athleticism and running ability, he’s still a bat-first player with physical limitations in the outfield. Pinango shows above-average bat-to-ball skills that are heightened by a selective, almost passive, approach at the plate. He’ll take too many hittable pitches down the heart of the plate. This approach leads to walks and Pinango’s bat-to-ball skills are such that he shows the ability to flip the switch in two-strike counts, putting the ball in play and avoiding strikeouts. Pinango has plus-plus raw power demonstrated by his outstanding exit velocity data. He has plus-plus bat speed that produced a max exit velocity of 115.4 mph in 2025. Unfortunately Pinango’s launch angles are actually flatter on his batted balls clocked at 95+ mph. Adding loft will be imperative to Pinango’s future success. If he can there’s 25+ home run power to unlock. Pinango is a below-average runner and poor outfielder. He’s likely to always be a liability in the field.
The Future: Pinango is a bat-first player with the ability to hit in the majors but no true defensive position and little value outside his hitting.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 30 | Arm: 40 -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: One of the top pure hitters in the 2018 international class, Pinango signed with the Cubs for $400,000 and quickly established himself as one of the best contact bats in the organization. He began trying to hit for power in 2022 at High-A South Bend, however, and sacrificed his patient approach and natural contact skills. He set new career-lows with a .250 batting average and .297 on-base percentage, overshadowing his career-high 13 home runs.
Scouting Report: At his best, Pinango is a natural hitter with a smooth, balanced swing from the left side that stays in the zone a long time. He sprays balls from line to line, makes hard contact and forces pitchers to throw strikes with a patient approach. Pinango's swing became more violent and his strike-zone discipline regressed sharply as he began chasing power in 2022. He became overly aggressive and expanded the zone too often, taking away from his potential to be an above-average hitter. Pinango has improved at lifting the ball in the air and flashes above-average raw power, especially to his pull side, but he has to find a better balance between hitting for average and power. Pinango is a below-average athlete with a short, stocky frame. He's a below-average defender who is limited to left field with his below-average speed and average arm strength.
The Future: Pinango needs to find a more balanced approach between average and power. He can be a solid everyday left fielder if he does.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: Pinango stood out for his hitting ability as an amateur in Venezuela and signed with the Cubs for $400,000 in 2018. He lived up to the billing by leading the Dominican Summer League in hits in his pro debut and followed up by hitting .272 at offense-stifling Myrtle Beach in his first full season in 2021. He ended the year with a promotion to High-A South Bend.
Scouting Report: The best pure hitter in the Cubs system, Pinango has a quick, lefthanded swing and elite contact skills for his age. He rarely swings and misses, keeps his barrel in the zone for a long time and sprays balls from line to line. He complements those contact skills with a patient approach and is a consensus future plus hitter. Pinango swings down on the ball and mostly hits it on the ground, making it unlikely he’ll ever elevate enough to be a home run threat, but he makes hard contact and posts above-average exit velocities for his age. Pinango is physically mature already and projects to be a left fielder with his average speed and arm strength. He has advanced instincts and plays under control on both sides of the ball.
The Future: Pinango’s hitting ability gives him a chance to be a starting corner outfielder even with his lack of home run power. He may see Double-A as a 20-year-old in 2022. -
TRACK RECORD: Pinango hit well in games as an amateur in Venezuela and was one of the Cubs' top signings in their 2018 international class. He burnished his reputation as a top hitter in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, leading the league with 86 hits and finishing fourth with a .358 batting average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango has unique bat-to-ball skills for his age. He is a patient hitter who rarely chases and has an advanced feel for picking out pitches he can drive. Pinango has a quick, impactful swing and drives the ball hard to all fields on a line. He has doubles power now and may grow into home run power as he matures physically. Pinango enhances his offensive game with his speed and went 27-for-34 on stolen bases in the DSL. He plays center field now and has a chance to stick there, although he may move to a corner depending on how his body develops.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs already consider Pinango one of the best pure hitters in their system. He should make his stateside debut in 2021. -
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs were drawn to Pinango because of his bat-to-ball skills and advanced knowledge of the strike zone for an amateur. Pinango trained with Jose Montero as an amateur and signed with the Cubs as part of their 2018-19 signing class. He tore up the Dominican Summer League in his professional debut and finished fourth in the league with a .358 average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango still shows the same hitter's tool set that earned him a shot as a pro and had more walks (27) than strikeouts (20) in his first season. Now, the Cubs would like to see him add some power to his game. His contact-oriented swing doesn't have much lift, which means the raw power he shows in batting practice doesn't translate to games. Pinango also has more of an opposite-field approach, and the Cubs would like to see him pull more balls with authority. He's a plus runner and will stay in center field for now but is likely to move to a corner as he matures. To profile there, he'll need to add the power the Cubs already want to see.
THE FUTURE: After a strong turn in the DSL, Pinango should make his stateside debut in 2020 in the Rookie-level Arizona League. He has the ceiling of a corner outfielder with modest impact ability.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: One of the top pure hitters in the 2018 international class, Pinango signed with the Cubs for $400,000 and quickly established himself as one of the best contact bats in the organization. He began trying to hit for power in 2022 at High-A South Bend, however, and sacrificed his patient approach and natural contact skills. He set new career-lows with a .250 batting average and .297 on-base percentage, overshadowing his career-high 13 home runs.
Scouting Report: At his best, Pinango is a natural hitter with a smooth, balanced swing from the left side that stays in the zone a long time. He sprays balls from line to line, makes hard contact and forces pitchers to throw strikes with a patient approach. Pinango's swing became more violent and his strike-zone discipline regressed sharply as he began chasing power in 2022. He became overly aggressive and expanded the zone too often, taking away from his potential to be an above-average hitter. Pinango has improved at lifting the ball in the air and flashes above-average raw power, especially to his pull side, but he has to find a better balance between hitting for average and power. Pinango is a below-average athlete with a short, stocky frame. He's a below-average defender who is limited to left field with his below-average speed and average arm strength.
The Future: Pinango needs to find a more balanced approach between average and power. He can be a solid everyday left fielder if he does.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: One of the top pure hitters in the 2018 international class, Pinango signed with the Cubs for $400,000 and quickly established himself as one of the best contact bats in the organization. He began trying to hit for power in 2022 at High-A South Bend, however, and sacrificed his patient approach and natural contact skills. He set new career-lows with a .250 batting average and .297 on-base percentage, overshadowing his career-high 13 home runs.
Scouting Report: At his best, Pinango is a natural hitter with a smooth, balanced swing from the left side that stays in the zone a long time. He sprays balls from line to line, makes hard contact and forces pitchers to throw strikes with a patient approach. Pinango's swing became more violent and his strike-zone discipline regressed sharply as he began chasing power in 2022. He became overly aggressive and expanded the zone too often, taking away from his potential to be an above-average hitter. Pinango has improved at lifting the ball in the air and flashes above-average raw power, especially to his pull side, but he has to find a better balance between hitting for average and power. Pinango is a below-average athlete with a short, stocky frame. He's a below-average defender who is limited to left field with his below-average speed and average arm strength.
The Future: Pinango needs to find a more balanced approach between average and power. He can be a solid everyday left fielder if he does.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
BA Grade: 45/High
Track Record: Pinango long stood out for his hitting ability as an amateur in Venezuela and signed with the Cubs for $400,000 in 2018. He lived up to the billing by leading the Dominican Summer League in hits in his pro debut and continued to star at instructional league in 2020. Pinango made his full-season debut in 2021 and hit .272 at offense-stifling Myrtle Beach before earning a promotion to High-A South Bend, where he hit .289. He had hitting streaks of 15 and 11 games during the season and finished the year with more multi-hit games (34) than hitless games (29).
Scouting Report: The best pure hitter in the Cubs system, Pinango has a quick, lefthanded swing and elite contact skills for his age. He rarely swings and misses, keeps his barrel in the zone for a long time and sprays balls from line to line. He complements those contact skills with a patient approach and is a consensus future plus hitter. Pinango swings down on the ball and mostly hits it on the ground, making it unlikely he'll ever elevate enough to be a home run-threat, but he makes hard contact and posts above-average exit velocities for his age. Pinango is physically mature already and projects to be a left fielder with his average speed and arm strength. He has advanced instincts and plays under control on both sides of the ball.
The Future: Pinango's hitting ability gives him a chance to be a starting corner outfielder even with his lack of home run power. He may see Double-A as a 20-year-old in 2022.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 30. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: Pinango stood out for his hitting ability as an amateur in Venezuela and signed with the Cubs for $400,000 in 2018. He lived up to the billing by leading the Dominican Summer League in hits in his pro debut and followed up by hitting .272 at offense-stifling Myrtle Beach in his first full season in 2021. He ended the year with a promotion to High-A South Bend.
Scouting Report: The best pure hitter in the Cubs system, Pinango has a quick, lefthanded swing and elite contact skills for his age. He rarely swings and misses, keeps his barrel in the zone for a long time and sprays balls from line to line. He complements those contact skills with a patient approach and is a consensus future plus hitter. Pinango swings down on the ball and mostly hits it on the ground, making it unlikely he’ll ever elevate enough to be a home run threat, but he makes hard contact and posts above-average exit velocities for his age. Pinango is physically mature already and projects to be a left fielder with his average speed and arm strength. He has advanced instincts and plays under control on both sides of the ball.
The Future: Pinango’s hitting ability gives him a chance to be a starting corner outfielder even with his lack of home run power. He may see Double-A as a 20-year-old in 2022. -
TRACK RECORD: Pinango hit well in games as an amateur in Venezuela and was one of the Cubs' top signings in their 2018 international class. He burnished his reputation as a top hitter in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, leading the league with 86 hits and finishing fourth with a .358 batting average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango has unique bat-to-ball skills for his age. He is a patient hitter who rarely chases and has an advanced feel for picking out pitches he can drive. Pinango has a quick, impactful swing and drives the ball hard to all fields on a line. He has doubles power now and may grow into home run power as he matures physically. Pinango enhances his offensive game with his speed and went 27-for-34 on stolen bases in the DSL. He plays center field now and has a chance to stick there, although he may move to a corner depending on how his body develops.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs already consider Pinango one of the best pure hitters in their system. He should make his stateside debut in 2021. -
TRACK RECORD: Pinango hit well in games as an amateur in Venezuela and was one of the Cubs' top signings in their 2018 international class. He burnished his reputation as a top hitter in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, leading the league with 86 hits and finishing fourth with a .358 batting average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango has unique bat-to-ball skills for his age. He is a patient hitter who rarely chases and has an advanced feel for picking out pitches he can drive. Pinango has a quick, impactful swing and drives the ball hard to all fields on a line. He has doubles power now and may grow into home run power as he matures physically. Pinango enhances his offensive game with his speed and went 27-for-34 on stolen bases in the DSL. He plays center field now and has a chance to stick there, although he may move to a corner depending on how his body develops.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs already consider Pinango one of the best pure hitters in their system. He should make his stateside debut in 2021. -
TRACK RECORD: Pinango hit well in games as an amateur in Venezuela and was one of the Cubs' top signings in their 2018 international class. He burnished his reputation as a top hitter in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, leading the league with 86 hits and finishing fourth with a .358 batting average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango has unique bat-to-ball skills for his age. He is a patient hitter who rarely chases and has an advanced feel for picking out pitches he can drive. Pinango has a quick, impactful swing and drives the ball hard to all fields on a line. He has doubles power now and may grow into home run power as he matures physically. Pinango enhances his offensive game with his speed and went 27-for-34 on stolen bases in the DSL. He plays center field now and has a chance to stick there, although he may move to a corner depending on how his body develops.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs already consider Pinango one of the best pure hitters in their system. He should make his stateside debut in 2021. -
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs were drawn to Pinango because of his bat-to-ball skills and advanced knowledge of the strike zone for an amateur. Pinango trained with Jose Montero as an amateur and signed with the Cubs as part of their 2018-19 signing class. He tore up the Dominican Summer League in his professional debut and finished fourth in the league with a .358 average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango still shows the same hitter’s tool set that earned him a shot as a pro and had more walks (27) than strikeouts (20) in his first season. Now, the Cubs would like to see him add some power to his game. His contact-oriented swing doesn’t have much lift, which means the raw power he shows in batting practice doesn’t translate to games. Pinango also has more of an opposite-field approach, and the Cubs would like to see him pull more balls with authority. He’s a plus runner and will stay in center field for now but is likely to move to a corner as he matures. To profile there, he’ll need to add the power the Cubs already want to see.
THE FUTURE: After a strong turn in the DSL, Pinango should make his stateside debut in 2020 in the Rookie-level Arizona League. He has the ceiling of a corner outfielder with modest impact ability. BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme -
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs were drawn to Pinango because of his bat-to-ball skills and advanced knowledge of the strike zone for an amateur. Pinango trained with Jose Montero as an amateur and signed with the Cubs as part of their 2018-19 signing class. He tore up the Dominican Summer League in his professional debut and finished fourth in the league with a .358 average.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pinango still shows the same hitter's tool set that earned him a shot as a pro and had more walks (27) than strikeouts (20) in his first season. Now, the Cubs would like to see him add some power to his game. His contact-oriented swing doesn't have much lift, which means the raw power he shows in batting practice doesn't translate to games. Pinango also has more of an opposite-field approach, and the Cubs would like to see him pull more balls with authority. He's a plus runner and will stay in center field for now but is likely to move to a corner as he matures. To profile there, he'll need to add the power the Cubs already want to see.
THE FUTURE: After a strong turn in the DSL, Pinango should make his stateside debut in 2020 in the Rookie-level Arizona League. He has the ceiling of a corner outfielder with modest impact ability.
Career Transactions
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LF Yohendrick Pinango assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
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LF Yohendrick Pinango assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
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New Hampshire Fisher Cats activated OF Yohendrick Pinango.
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OF Yohendrick Pinango assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
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Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Nate Pearson to Chicago Cubs for SS Josh Rivera and OF Yohendrick Pinango.
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OF Yohendrick Pinango assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
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South Bend Cubs activated OF Yohendrick Pinango.
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OF Yohendrick Pinango roster status changed by South Bend Cubs.
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OF Yohendrick Pinango roster status changed by Chicago Cubs.
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OF Yohendrick Pinango assigned to Chicago Cubs.
