| AB | 311 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .238 |
| OBP | .28 |
| SLG | .434 |
| HR | 12 |
- Full name Jairo Jeffry Pomares
- Born 08/04/2000 in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: The Giants signed Pomares for $1.1 million out of Cuba as part of a loaded 2018 international signing class that also included Marco Luciano and Luis Matos. He played only briefly in his pro debut the following year and wasn't able to enter the U.S. in 2020 due to visa issues, but he broke out in 2021 by tying for the system lead with 20 home runs in only 77 games across the Class A levels. Pomeras began 2022 back at High-A Eugene expecting to move up quickly, but his aggressive approach got him into trouble and his performance regressed.
Scouting Report: Pomares' calling card is his massive, plus-plus raw power from the left side. He destroys mistakes and posts loud exit velocities when he connects, sending balls upwards of 450 feet. Pomares has the power to make an impact, but he short-circuits it with his approach. He's an extraordinarily aggressive hitter who swings nearly 50% of the time and takes huge cuts aimed at trying to hit balls out of the park, leading to gobs of strikeouts. He'll have to control his approach substantially better to be even a below-average hitter and get to his power enough against higher-level pitching. Pomares is a fringy but adequate defender in either outfield corner, but he's played left field almost exclusively when he's not the DH. He is a fringe-average runner with an average arm.
The Future: Pomares will head to the upper levels for the first time in 2023 at Double-A Richmond. His aggressive approach will face a make-or-break moment against advanced pitching.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: The Giants’ 2018 international class looks like it will be incredibly fruitful once it’s all said and done. The group includes shortstop Marco Luciano and outfielder Luis Matos, two of the team’s three best offensive prospects. Visa issues kept Pomares from reaching the U.S. for 2020, but he did get some development time at the team’s instructional camp in the Dominican Republic. Pomares split his 2021 season between both Class A levels and hit 20 home runs, tied with David Villar for the most in the Giants system.
Scouting Report: First and foremost, Pomares hits the daylights out of the ball. His average exit velocity of 92.4 mph was the highest in the system among players with more than 150 plate appearances, and he maxed out at 115.5 mph. His swing is rhythmic and his mechanics allow him to get into a good hitting position early, which helps him prepare for both righties and lefties. Pomares’ approach could stand to be refined. Currently, he swings at as many bad balls as he does meatballs, but when he connects the contact is usually loud. Pomares has made strides on defense, including with first-step reactions and quickness, but he’s still a below-average defender overall. His average arm is strong and accurate, and he spent a near-equal amount of time at both left and right field.
The Future: Pomares’ power surge was among the biggest surprises in the Giants system in 2021. He’ll likely return to High-A Eugene in 2022 to continue working on his defense and honing his approach. He has a ceiling as a powerful corner outfielder.
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TRACK RECORD: Pomares was one of the Giants' highest profile signings from 2018 along with top prospect Marco Luciano and rising star Luis Matos. He proved advanced enough in his first season as a pro to make it to the college-heavy short-season Northwest League. Pomares could not get his visa renewed for 2020, so the only in-person development he got was at instructional league in the Dominican Republic.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares earns strong marks for his calm, quiet approach, advanced knowledge of the strike zone and the way he drives the ball to all fields. He makes plenty of contact, but there are questions about how much power he'll produce. Right now, Pomares' power is only to the pull side, and even then it's only fringy. Pomares is unlikely to play center field, so he'll need to produce more juice if he is to carve out an everyday role as a corner outfielder.
THE FUTURE: Even with a year of lost development, Pomares still has youth on his side. He'll be just 20 years old for most of the 2021 season and should start at low Class A. -
TRACK RECORD: Freed from the international penalty box in 2018, the Giants spent big to acquire shortstop Marco Luciano, outfielder Luis Matos and Pomares. Pomares made his pro debut in 2019 and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Arizona League, where he spent most of the season before a promotion to short-season for the team's playoff run.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares blends a simple swing from the left side with a feel for the strike zone and an ability to manipulate the barrel to pitches in many different locations. Pomares showed potentially average power, especially to the pull side, in the AZL as well as an excellent approach to his batting practice and at-bats in games. Pomares is not likely to stick in center field unless he improves his first-step quickness and ability to read swings and position himself accordingly. His plus arm will play in right field, and his average speed will give him the range necessary for the position as well.
THE FUTURE: After reaching the Northwest League in 2019, the Giants could decide to be aggressive and move Pomares to low Class A Augusta. No matter where he lands, he'll need to develop the impact power required of a player who will likely wind up in a corner-outfield spot.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Marco Luciano was the gem of the Giants' 2018 international class, but in Pomares they also picked up another potential solid prospect for $1.1 million. The Cuba native is a natural hitter, disciplined at the plate and adept at finding ways to put the barrel on the ball with an easy swing and power to the pull side. He sometimes pulls off on his swing and doesn't get the bat through the zone, which could lead to swing-and-miss issues. A solid-average runner, Pomares doesn't have the instincts or range to stay in center field, but a plus arm will be more than enough for right field. Pomares impressed the Giants' staff with his willingness to learn. "He's a quiet guy, goes about his business by himself," Giants Black manager Michael Johnson said. "But he has the aptitude. If you tell him something, he's going to go out there and do it."
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: The Giants signed Pomares for $1.1 million out of Cuba as part of a loaded 2018 international signing class that also included Marco Luciano and Luis Matos. He played only briefly in his pro debut the following year and wasn't able to enter the U.S. in 2020 due to visa issues, but he broke out in 2021 by tying for the system lead with 20 home runs in only 77 games across the Class A levels. Pomeras began 2022 back at High-A Eugene expecting to move up quickly, but his aggressive approach got him into trouble and his performance regressed.
Scouting Report: Pomares' calling card is his massive, plus-plus raw power from the left side. He destroys mistakes and posts loud exit velocities when he connects, sending balls upwards of 450 feet. Pomares has the power to make an impact, but he short-circuits it with his approach. He's an extraordinarily aggressive hitter who swings nearly 50% of the time and takes huge cuts aimed at trying to hit balls out of the park, leading to gobs of strikeouts. He'll have to control his approach substantially better to be even a below-average hitter and get to his power enough against higher-level pitching. Pomares is a fringy but adequate defender in either outfield corner, but he's played left field almost exclusively when he's not the DH. He is a fringe-average runner with an average arm.
The Future: Pomares will head to the upper levels for the first time in 2023 at Double-A Richmond. His aggressive approach will face a make-or-break moment against advanced pitching.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: The Giants signed Pomares for $1.1 million out of Cuba as part of a loaded 2018 international signing class that also included Marco Luciano and Luis Matos. He played only briefly in his pro debut the following year and wasn't able to enter the U.S. in 2020 due to visa issues, but he broke out in 2021 by tying for the system lead with 20 home runs in only 77 games across the Class A levels. Pomeras began 2022 back at High-A Eugene expecting to move up quickly, but his aggressive approach got him into trouble and his performance regressed.
Scouting Report: Pomares' calling card is his massive, plus-plus raw power from the left side. He destroys mistakes and posts loud exit velocities when he connects, sending balls upwards of 450 feet. Pomares has the power to make an impact, but he short-circuits it with his approach. He's an extraordinarily aggressive hitter who swings nearly 50% of the time and takes huge cuts aimed at trying to hit balls out of the park, leading to gobs of strikeouts. He'll have to control his approach substantially better to be even a below-average hitter and get to his power enough against higher-level pitching. Pomares is a fringy but adequate defender in either outfield corner, but he's played left field almost exclusively when he's not the DH. He is a fringe-average runner with an average arm.
The Future: Pomares will head to the upper levels for the first time in 2023 at Double-A Richmond. His aggressive approach will face a make-or-break moment against advanced pitching.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
BA Grade: 50/High
Track Record: The Giants' 2018 international class looks like it will be incredibly fruitful once it's all said and done. The group includes shortstop Marco Luciano and outfielder Luis Matos, two of the team's three best offensive prospects. Visa issues kept Pomares from reaching the U.S. for 2020, but he did get some development time at the team's instructional camp in the Dominican Republic. Pomares split his 2021 season between both Class A levels and hit 20 home runs, tied with David Villar for the most in the Giants system.
Scouting Report: First and foremost, Pomares hits the daylights out of the ball. His average exit velocity of 92.4 mph was the highest in the system among players with more than 150 plate appearances, and he maxed out at 115.5 mph. His swing is rhythmic and his mechanics allow him to get into a good hitting position early, which helps him prepare for both righties and lefties. Pomares' approach could stand to be refined. Currently, he swings at as many bad balls as he does meatballs, but when he connects the contact is usually loud. Pomares has made strides on defense, including with first-step reactions and quickness, but he's still a below-average defender overall. His average arm is strong and accurate, and he spent a near-equal amount of time at both left and right field.
The Future: Pomares' power surge was among the biggest surprises in the Giants system in 2021. He'll likely return to High-A Eugene in 2022 to continue working on his defense and honing his approach. He has a ceiling as a powerful corner outfielder.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: The Giants’ 2018 international class looks like it will be incredibly fruitful once it’s all said and done. The group includes shortstop Marco Luciano and outfielder Luis Matos, two of the team’s three best offensive prospects. Visa issues kept Pomares from reaching the U.S. for 2020, but he did get some development time at the team’s instructional camp in the Dominican Republic. Pomares split his 2021 season between both Class A levels and hit 20 home runs, tied with David Villar for the most in the Giants system.
Scouting Report: First and foremost, Pomares hits the daylights out of the ball. His average exit velocity of 92.4 mph was the highest in the system among players with more than 150 plate appearances, and he maxed out at 115.5 mph. His swing is rhythmic and his mechanics allow him to get into a good hitting position early, which helps him prepare for both righties and lefties. Pomares’ approach could stand to be refined. Currently, he swings at as many bad balls as he does meatballs, but when he connects the contact is usually loud. Pomares has made strides on defense, including with first-step reactions and quickness, but he’s still a below-average defender overall. His average arm is strong and accurate, and he spent a near-equal amount of time at both left and right field.
The Future: Pomares’ power surge was among the biggest surprises in the Giants system in 2021. He’ll likely return to High-A Eugene in 2022 to continue working on his defense and honing his approach. He has a ceiling as a powerful corner outfielder.
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TRACK RECORD: Pomares was one of the Giants' highest profile signings from 2018 along with top prospect Marco Luciano and rising star Luis Matos. He proved advanced enough in his first season as a pro to make it to the college-heavy short-season Northwest League. Pomares could not get his visa renewed for 2020, so the only in-person development he got was at instructional league in the Dominican Republic.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares earns strong marks for his calm, quiet approach, advanced knowledge of the strike zone and the way he drives the ball to all fields. He makes plenty of contact, but there are questions about how much power he'll produce. Right now, Pomares' power is only to the pull side, and even then it's only fringy. Pomares is unlikely to play center field, so he'll need to produce more juice if he is to carve out an everyday role as a corner outfielder.
THE FUTURE: Even with a year of lost development, Pomares still has youth on his side. He'll be just 20 years old for most of the 2021 season and should start at low Class A. -
TRACK RECORD: Pomares was one of the Giants' highest profile signings from 2018 along with top prospect Marco Luciano and rising star Luis Matos. He proved advanced enough in his first season as a pro to make it to the college-heavy short-season Northwest League. Pomares could not get his visa renewed for 2020, so the only in-person development he got was at instructional league in the Dominican Republic.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares earns strong marks for his calm, quiet approach, advanced knowledge of the strike zone and the way he drives the ball to all fields. He makes plenty of contact, but there are questions about how much power he'll produce. Right now, Pomares' power is only to the pull side, and even then it's only fringy. Pomares is unlikely to play center field, so he'll need to produce more juice if he is to carve out an everyday role as a corner outfielder.
THE FUTURE: Even with a year of lost development, Pomares still has youth on his side. He'll be just 20 years old for most of the 2021 season and should start at low Class A. -
TRACK RECORD: Pomares was one of the Giants' highest profile signings from 2018 along with top prospect Marco Luciano and rising star Luis Matos. He proved advanced enough in his first season as a pro to make it to the college-heavy short-season Northwest League. Pomares could not get his visa renewed for 2020, so the only in-person development he got was at instructional league in the Dominican Republic.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares earns strong marks for his calm, quiet approach, advanced knowledge of the strike zone and the way he drives the ball to all fields. He makes plenty of contact, but there are questions about how much power he'll produce. Right now, Pomares' power is only to the pull side, and even then it's only fringy. Pomares is unlikely to play center field, so he'll need to produce more juice if he is to carve out an everyday role as a corner outfielder.
THE FUTURE: Even with a year of lost development, Pomares still has youth on his side. He'll be just 20 years old for most of the 2021 season and should start at low Class A. -
TRACK RECORD: Freed from the international penalty box in 2018, the Giants spent big to acquire shortstop Marco Luciano, outfielder Luis Matos and Pomares. Pomares made his pro debut in 2019 and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Arizona League, where he spent most of the season before a promotion to short-season for the team’s playoff run.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares blends a simple swing from the left side with a feel for the strike zone and an ability to manipulate the barrel to pitches in many different locations. Pomares showed potentially average power, especially to the pull side, in the AZL as well as an excellent approach to his batting practice and at-bats in games. Pomares is not likely to stick in center field unless he improves his first-step quickness and ability to read swings and position himself accordingly. His plus arm will play in right field, and his average speed will give him the range necessary for the position as well.
THE FUTURE: After reaching the Northwest League in 2019, the Giants could decide to be aggressive and move Pomares to low Class A Augusta. No matter where he lands, he’ll need to develop the impact power required of a player who will likely wind up in a corner-outfield spot. -
TRACK RECORD: Freed from the international penalty box in 2018, the Giants spent big to acquire shortstop Marco Luciano, outfielder Luis Matos and Pomares. Pomares made his pro debut in 2019 and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Arizona League, where he spent most of the season before a promotion to short-season for the team's playoff run.
SCOUTING REPORT: Pomares blends a simple swing from the left side with a feel for the strike zone and an ability to manipulate the barrel to pitches in many different locations. Pomares showed potentially average power, especially to the pull side, in the AZL as well as an excellent approach to his batting practice and at-bats in games. Pomares is not likely to stick in center field unless he improves his first-step quickness and ability to read swings and position himself accordingly. His plus arm will play in right field, and his average speed will give him the range necessary for the position as well.
THE FUTURE: After reaching the Northwest League in 2019, the Giants could decide to be aggressive and move Pomares to low Class A Augusta. No matter where he lands, he'll need to develop the impact power required of a player who will likely wind up in a corner-outfield spot. -
Marco Luciano was the gem of the Giants' 2018 international class, but in Pomares they also picked up another potential solid prospect for $1.1 million. The Cuba native is a natural hitter, disciplined at the plate and adept at finding ways to put the barrel on the ball with an easy swing and power to the pull side. He sometimes pulls off on his swing and doesn't get the bat through the zone, which could lead to swing-and-miss issues. A solid-average runner, Pomares doesn't have the instincts or range to stay in center field, but a plus arm will be more than enough for right field. Pomares impressed the Giants' staff with his willingness to learn. "He's a quiet guy, goes about his business by himself," Giants Black manager Michael Johnson said. "But he has the aptitude. If you tell him something, he's going to go out there and do it."
Career Transactions
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OF Jairo Pomares assigned to Richmond Flying Squirrels from Eugene Emeralds.
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OF Jairo Pomares assigned to Eugene Emeralds from Giants Organization.
- OF Jairo Pomares assigned to Giants Organization from Eugene Emeralds.
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sent OF Jairo Pomares on a rehab assignment to ACL Giants Orange.
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Eugene Emeralds sent OF Jairo Pomares on a rehab assignment to ACL Giants Orange.
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OF Jairo Pomares assigned to ACL Giants Orange from Eugene Emeralds.
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OF Jairo Pomares assigned to ACL Giants Orange from Eugene Emeralds.
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Eugene Emeralds sent OF Jairo Pomares on a rehab assignment to ACL Giants Orange.
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Eugene Emeralds placed OF Jairo Pomares on the 7-day injured list.
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Eugene Emeralds placed OF Jairo Pomares on the 7-day injured list.
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OF Jairo Pomares assigned to San Francisco Giants.
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OF Jairo Pomares roster status changed by San Francisco Giants.
