Justin Toerner Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Justin William Toerner
Born 08/11/1996 in Temecula, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Cal State Northridge
Drafted in the 28th round (843rd overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018.

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Toerner’s late father Sean was an All-American infielder at Cal State Northridge and a three-year minor leaguer in the Giants system. Justin carried on his father’s legacy as a four-year starter at CSUN, primarily as its starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. Toerner is undersized at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds but profiles as a lefthanded-hitting center fielder. He is an above-average runner, has an average arm and began showing power as a senior, setting career-highs in doubles (11), triples (six) and home runs (six) while posting nearly as many walks (28) as strikeouts (29). In addition to his abilities, Toerner draws strong reviews for his makeup as a leader in his clubhouse. He is an attractive senior sign most teams have interest in.

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TRACK RECORD: Toerner started all four years at Cal State Northridge, where his late father Sean was an All-American infielder and a 1980 draft pick of the Giants. He signed with the Cardinals for $3,000 as a 28th-rounder in 2018 and quickly outplayed his draft spot, reaching high Class A two months after signing and finishing his first full season in Double-A.

SCOUTING REPORT: Toerner is 5-foot-10 but plays above his size with a high effort level and sneaky tools. He is a patient lefthanded hitter who makes frequent contact with a short, whippy swing. He controls the strike zone, makes pitchers work and rarely strikes out. Toerner's power is more suited for doubles, but he can drive the ball out to both gaps. Toerner is an above-average runner, has an average arm and has the range and instincts to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: Toerner does everything well enough to be a potential fourth outfielder. He'll open 2020 back at Double-A.

TRACK RECORD: Toerner started all four years at Cal State Northridge, where his late father Sean was an All-American infielder and a 1980 draft pick of the Giants. He signed with the Cardinals for $3,000 as a 28th-rounder in 2018 and quickly outplayed his draft spot, reaching high Class A two months after signing and finishing his first full season in Double-A.

SCOUTING REPORT: Toerner is 5-foot-10 but plays above his size with a high effort level and sneaky tools. He is a patient lefthanded hitter who makes frequent contact with a short, whippy swing. He controls the strike zone, makes pitchers work and rarely strikes out. Toerner's power is more suited for doubles, but he can drive the ball out to both gaps. Toerner is an above-average runner, has an average arm and has the range and instincts to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: Toerner does everything well enough to be a potential fourth outfielder. He'll open 2020 back at Double-A.