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Luis Toribio, IF
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Toribio is another hitter who I've seen rake a lot during last two years on the complex, reinforcing my long-term confidence in his ability to hit even though he's in a high-risk demographic as a corner-only player who needs to rake. Toribio's approach is geared for all-fields contact but he's so strong that he often hits for power by mistake. More than any of the other young hitters on this list, and more than most college underclass hitters the same age, Toribio is a fully formed physical entity, a brawny, heavy-footed thumper who looks like Aramis Ramirez did in his prime. That sort of physicality at this age creates risk that he'll outgrow third base, and it's very likely that, even if he stays there, he'll only be passable at the position. But over the last year he's not only kept his body in check but has actually become a bit more svelte and cut. Toribio's power and feel to hit -- he has some head violence when he takes big hacks, but still generates a loud, heavy thwack when his swing is more controlled and precise -- means he might profile at first base should he have to move. If he stays at third and the bat-to-ball skills hold, he could be an above-average regular. (Fall Instructional League)