Yasmany Tomas Stats & Scouting Report

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Arizona hopes to have solved a power shortage in its everyday lineup by signing Tomas to a six-year, $68.5 million contract on Dec. 9. The slugger starred for Industriales in Cuba's Serie Nacional, busting out in the 2011- 12 season when he batted .301/.340/.580 with 16 home runs in 226 plate appearances. He also played in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Plus-plus raw power is the calling card for Tomas, a strong man with big lift in his swing. Tomas does a good job of staying inside the ball and can drive pitches to the opposite field. At times he sells out for power, resulting in a swing with holes and a tendency to chase pitches out of the zone, and he'll swing through offspeed pitches. The combination could result in high strikeout totals. He projects to be an average defender and could handle either outfield corner position, but his plus arm will likely target him for right field. He also has some experience at third base, which the Diamondbacks intend to explore. Tomas is athletic and runs well considering his thick build, recording speeds to first as fast as 4.4 seconds. He will be just 24 on Opening Day and won't have played a competitive game in more than a year, so an initial assignment to Triple-A Reno would probably be beneficial. Tomas more likely will break camp in Arizona's everyday lineup, either in an outfield corner or perhaps at third base.