As we continue along with the Yanks Go Yard Prospect Profile series, we move down the MLB pipeline to the 12th-ranked prospect for the New York Yankees, Luis Torrens.
Scouting grades (courtesy of MLB Pipeline): Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 35 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45
The New York Yankees signed Venezuelan prospect Luis Torrens, then a shortstop, in 2012 with him at the bright age of 16. The Yankees were intrigued by his talent and potential as a catcher.
In his first season catching for the Gulf Coast League Yankees, Torrens hit .