Jorge, who signed in January 2022 out of Cuba as a 19-year-old, received a $2.8 million bonus from the Rockies — the largest such bonus they’ve ever handed out to a Latin American amateur free agent. The 6’3”, 170-pound 21-year-old shortstop is an athletic player with some upside that is a likely up-the-middle defender with good bat speed but not much power.
Mid-season 2024 Rank: 18
High Ballot: 13
Mode Ballot: 14, 17, 26
Future Value: 40, utility infielder
Contract Status: 2022 International Free Agent, Dominican Republic, Rule 5 Eligible After 2026, three options remaining
MLB ETA: 2027
Jorge had a successful Dominican Summer League debut in 2022 (as an older prospect due to his late signing), then he came stateside for 2023.