Jorge Posada

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #10 prospect in 1997
  Posada enjoyed his best minor league season in 1996, earning Triple-A International League all-star honors. His uncle, former big leaguer Leo Posada, is a minor league hitting instructor for the Dodgers. His father Jorge scouts Puerto Rico for the Rockies. A converted shortstop, Posada features quick hands and a quick release. He lacks Mike Figga’s pure arm strength but is a more accomplished all-around receiver. Posada has no obvious weaknesses. His power and overall hitting skill continue to evolve. After three years in Triple-A, Posada is ready for the big time. He'll serve in a backup role with the Yankees in 1997 and should be a starter down the road, with a ceiling of a .270-.280 average and 20 homers a season.
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  Ranked New York Yankees #7 prospect in 1995
  Signed as as draft-and-follow in 1991 after one season at an Alabama junior college, Posada began his career as a second baseman before moving behind the plate in 1992. For a former infielder, Posada’s footwork behind the plate is excellent. He has an average arm. Being bilingual, he relates to all pitchers well and has good leadership skills. He also has 15-homer power from both sides and projects as a .280 hitter. Endurance might be a problem. Breaking his ankle on a play at the plate late this season kept Posada from allaying those concerns. His swing also needs to become more closed to keep him from being exploited by breaking balls. Scouts from other organizations love Posada, but say he needs another year in Triple-A. He could be an economical option to replace Mike Stanley by 1996.

• December, 1996 Scouting Report
  Posada enjoyed his best minor league season in 1996, earning Triple-A International League all-star honors. His uncle, former big leaguer Leo Posada, is a minor league hitting instructor for the Dodgers. His father Jorge scouts Puerto Rico for the Rockies. A converted shortstop, Posada features quick hands and a quick release. He lacks Mike Figga’s pure arm strength but is a more accomplished all-around receiver. Posada has no obvious weaknesses. His power and overall hitting skill continue to evolve. After three years in Triple-A, Posada is ready for the big time. He'll serve in a backup role with the Yankees in 1997 and should be a starter down the road, with a ceiling of a .270-.280 average and 20 homers a season.
• December, 1994 Scouting Report
  Signed as as draft-and-follow in 1991 after one season at an Alabama junior college, Posada began his career as a second baseman before moving behind the plate in 1992. For a former infielder, Posada’s footwork behind the plate is excellent. He has an average arm. Being bilingual, he relates to all pitchers well and has good leadership skills. He also has 15-homer power from both sides and projects as a .280 hitter. Endurance might be a problem. Breaking his ankle on a play at the plate late this season kept Posada from allaying those concerns. His swing also needs to become more closed to keep him from being exploited by breaking balls. Scouts from other organizations love Posada, but say he needs another year in Triple-A. He could be an economical option to replace Mike Stanley by 1996.