Gabriel Rincones

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #10 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Rincones started his collegiate career with two years at St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC before transferring to Florida Atlantic for his junior season. In his lone season with the Owls, Rincones produced 19 home runs in 58 games. He returned to FAU for his senior year, but a tear in his right shoulder kept him off the field the entire season. Nonetheless, the Phillies selected him in the third round in 2022. He made his pro debut in 2023 and hit 15 home runs in a season spent primarily at High-A Jersey Shore.
  
  Scouting Report: Rincones--the son of a former Mariners minor leaguer by the same name--has a game based around big-time power. His combination of size and strength produced high-end exit velocities, including a 90th-percentile mark of 106.3 mph that was well above-average compared to his peers in Class A. To become a more complete hitter, he’ll have to do better against same-side pitching. In his first pro test, Rincones hit .209 with a .665 OPS against southpaws. Unless he closes that hole, he projects as no more than a below-average hitter. Rincones moved between both corner outfield spots and DH, with the majority of his defensive time coming in right field. He’s likely never going to be better than a below-average outfield defender, and scouts speculate he could get some exposure to first base. His plus arm plays well in right field, but his well below-average speed could lead to moves elsewhere. If he continues to show power at the upper levels, his bat will play on a corner.
  
  The Future: In 2024, Rincones will move to Double-A Reading, an extremely hitter-friendly environment that should allow for an strong season at the plate. At peak, he could be a classic corner outfield masher whose booming bat makes up for defensive shortcomings.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 60
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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #7 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Rincones turned in a stellar season at St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC in 2021 and was drafted by the Padres in the 19th round that year. Instead of signing, he headed to Florida Atlantic in 2022 and hit .346/.451/.658 with 19 home runs in 58 games on his way to winning Conference USA newcomer of the year. The Phillies drafted him in the third round in 2022 and signed him to an under-slot $627,500 bonus. Rincones didn't make his official pro debut because of a minor shoulder injury, but he returned to the field during instructional league and showed well there.
  
  Scouting Report: Rincones showcased some of the best power of any college player during the 2022 season, ranking among the leaders in average exit velocity and 90th percentile exit velocity. At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Rincones has plus to plus-plus raw power from the left side that plays as a plus tool in games. He showed the ability to hit 93-plus mph velocity and power to all fields. Rincones is an average hitter and does a good job of controlling the zone, but he struggles against secondaries and can sell out at times to access his power. Though he played right field at Florida Atlantic and was drafted as an outfielder, he is likely bound for first base. He spent his time in instructional league working on his defense, footwork and route-running in the outfield, but he's a below-average defender with a below-average arm. Rincones will need to hit, but he immediately has one of the best combinations of hit tools and power in the system.
  
  The Future: Rincones should make his pro debut at High-A Jersey Shore in 2023. His average hit tool and 60-grade juice should allow him to profile as a first baseman.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #107 prospect in 2022 draft
  School: Florida Atlantic Committed/Drafted: Padres ’21 (19)
  Age At Draft: 21.4
  BA Grade: 45/High
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40
  Rincones set a St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC program record in 2021 when he managed a 36-game hitting streak during a season when he hit .415 with six home runs. The Padres drafted him in the 19th round, but instead of signing the 6-foot-4, 225-pound outfielder went to Florida Atlantic for the 2022 season. The move has proved to be a wise one, as Rincones continued to hit at a high level in Conference USA, with some of the best exit velocity data in the country. Rincones hit .346/.451/.658 with 19 home runs, 17 doubles and 42 walks (14.6 BB%) to 51 strikeouts (17.7 K%). Despite future raw power grades that check in at plus and even plus-plus, Rincones is a hitter first who sees the ball well and controls the zone. He hits fastballs well and performed against 93-plus mph velocity, with the power to clear the fence to all fields. Rincones had more swings and misses against secondaries, but scouts still believe he has a chance for an above-average bat. He’ll need to hit, as his defensive profile is limited. He played right field for Florida Atlantic this spring but is a well below-average runner who might be a better fit for first base, where his tall frame could serve him nicely.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Rincones turned in a stellar season at St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC in 2021 and was drafted by the Padres in the 19th round that year. Instead of signing, he headed to Florida Atlantic in 2022 and hit .346/.451/.658 with 19 home runs in 58 games on his way to winning Conference USA newcomer of the year. The Phillies drafted him in the third round in 2022 and signed him to an under-slot $627,500 bonus. Rincones didn't make his official pro debut because of a minor shoulder injury, but he returned to the field during instructional league and showed well there.
  
  Scouting Report: Rincones showcased some of the best power of any college player during the 2022 season, ranking among the leaders in average exit velocity and 90th percentile exit velocity. At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Rincones has plus to plus-plus raw power from the left side that plays as a plus tool in games. He showed the ability to hit 93-plus mph velocity and power to all fields. Rincones is an average hitter and does a good job of controlling the zone, but he struggles against secondaries and can sell out at times to access his power. Though he played right field at Florida Atlantic and was drafted as an outfielder, he is likely bound for first base. He spent his time in instructional league working on his defense, footwork and route-running in the outfield, but he's a below-average defender with a below-average arm. Rincones will need to hit, but he immediately has one of the best combinations of hit tools and power in the system.
  
  The Future: Rincones should make his pro debut at High-A Jersey Shore in 2023. His average hit tool and 60-grade juice should allow him to profile as a first baseman.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: Rincones turned in a stellar season at St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC in 2021 and was drafted by the Padres in the 19th round that year. Instead of signing, he headed to Florida Atlantic in 2022 and hit .346/.451/.658 with 19 home runs in 58 games on his way to winning Conference USA newcomer of the year. The Phillies drafted him in the third round in 2022 and signed him to an under-slot $627,500 bonus. Rincones didn't make his official pro debut because of a minor shoulder injury, but he returned to the field during instructional league and showed well there.
  
  Scouting Report: Rincones showcased some of the best power of any college player during the 2022 season, ranking among the leaders in average exit velocity and 90th percentile exit velocity. At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Rincones has plus to plus-plus raw power from the left side that plays as a plus tool in games. He showed the ability to hit 93-plus mph velocity and power to all fields. Rincones is an average hitter and does a good job of controlling the zone, but he struggles against secondaries and can sell out at times to access his power. Though he played right field at Florida Atlantic and was drafted as an outfielder, he is likely bound for first base. He spent his time in instructional league working on his defense, footwork and route-running in the outfield, but he's a below-average defender with a below-average arm. Rincones will need to hit, but he immediately has one of the best combinations of hit tools and power in the system.
  
  The Future: Rincones should make his pro debut at High-A Jersey Shore in 2023. His average hit tool and 60-grade juice should allow him to profile as a first baseman.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  August Update: Rincones set a St. Petersburg (Fla.) JC program record in 2021 when he managed a 36-game hitting streak during a season when he hit .415 with six home runs. The Padres drafted him in the 19th round, but instead of signing the 6-foot-4, 225-pound outfielder went to Florida Atlantic for the 2022 season. The move has proved to be a wise one, as Rincones continued to hit at a high level in Conference USA, with some of the best exit velocity data in the country. Rincones hit .346/.451/.658 with 19 home runs, 17 doubles and 42 walks (14.6 BB%) to 51 strikeouts (17.7 K%). Despite future raw power grades that check in at plus and even plus-plus, Rincones is a hitter first who sees the ball well and controls the zone. He hits fastballs well and performed against 93-plus mph velocity, with the power to clear the fence to all fields. Rincones had more swings and misses against secondaries, but scouts still believe he has a chance for an above-average bat. He&#39ll need to hit, as his defensive profile is limited. He played right field for Florida Atlantic this spring but is a well below-average runner who might be a better fit for first base, where his tall frame could serve him nicely.