Jesus Solorzano
| AB | 1725 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .27 |
| OBP | .318 |
| SLG | .405 |
| HR | 34 |
- Full name Jesus Manuel Solorzano
- Born 08/08/1990 in Barcelona, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Solorzano led the short-season New York-Penn League in slugging (.519) and OPS (.894) in 2012 and followed that up with a solid campaign at low Class A Greensboro, where he finished in the league's top 10 in hits (138), doubles (29) and stolen bases (33). He remains an aggressive hitter, but he's learning to manage his at-bats, working deeper into the count instead of jumping on the first pitch. Solorzano still is prone to chase breaking balls out of the zone, but he has shown mild improvement there as well. He has the bat speed to turn around a good fastball and the raw strength to develop plus power. On the bases, he learned how to read pitchers and catchers last year, getting the most of his above-average speed by converting 33 of 37 stolen-base attempts. A solid defender, Solorzano can play all three outfield spots, though he has seen the most time in right field, where his average arm is playable. He did a better job last year of not taking poor at-bats with him out to the field and has shown more maturity in all phases of his game. Solorzano will move to high Class A Jupiter to open 2014, and at age 23, it's time for him to accelerate his progress. -
Solorzano spent two years in the Dominican Summer League before making his U.S. debut in 2011. He led the short-season New York-Penn League in slugging (.519) and OPS (.894) last year, though he was old for the league, having turned 22 in August. An aggressive hitter who can turn around a good fastball, Solarzano has the raw strength to develop plus power. He needs to rein in his all-out approach and recognize different game situations instead of always going with his free-swinging mentality. He makes strong contact when he stays in the strike zone but too often gets himself out by chasing pitches. His speed is a tick above average, and while he's a good baserunner he hasn't shown the instincts to steal bases. A solid defender, Solarzano has played all three outfield spots and profiles best on a corner. His arm strength is average and he needs to improve the accuracy of his throws. He's prone to mental lapses in the field and at the plate. He'll get his first crack at full-season ball this spring. -
One of the best athletes in the system, Solorzano spent two years in the Dominican Summer League before making his U.S. debut in 2011. He's an aggressive hitter with gap power, and the ball jumps nicely off his bat. He has raw strength and could develop average to plus power in time. His plate discipline has room to improve, as he's too often tempted by pitches out of the zone, but he makes consistent contact. Solorzano's plus speed gives him basestealing ability and the range to cover center field from gap to gap. He shows good instincts on defense. Mix in a plus arm and he's capable of playing any of the outfield spots, though he'll continue to advance as a center fielder for the immediate future. Solorzano plays with energy to match his exciting package of tools. He'll compete for a spot on the Greensboro roster this spring.
Minor League Top Prospects
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After two DSL seasons, Solorzano made an impression offensively and defensively in his U.S. debut. He's one of the toolsier prospects the Marlins' Latin American program has produced of late. While low Class A outfielder Marcell Ozuna has more power, Solorzano has better speed and makes more contact. Solorzano has the potential to be an above-average center fielder with plus-plus speed and a plus arm. He's a good athlete with bat speed and a solid swing. He has a compact frame that doesn't project to add much strength, and his below-average power ranks behind his other tools.
