| Player: Edward Florentino | |||||||||||
| Org: Pittsburgh Pirates | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): 1B/OF | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 200 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: What separates Florentino from most teenage power hitters is the discipline that comes packaged with the raw tools. A slight crouch with a bat wiggle pre-pitch leads into a leg kick and a coil into the back hip that builds energy for genuine light-tower power — the lift-and-pull approach and uppercut bat path generate easy loft to the pull side, and the in-zone contact rate as a teenager is remarkably high for a swing built the way his is. Drawing walks and limiting chase at this age and level gives the offensive profile a foundation that most power-first prospects don’t develop until much later. The raw power will grow significantly as the 6’4″ frame continues to fill out, and the exit velocity profile already reflects the strength that is coming. The exploitable hole up and away and the struggles against left-handed pitching are the developmental areas that will be tested as the competition level rises — the swing length can get exposed at the top of the zone, and the elevated strikeout rate against southpaws is something to address with more pro reps. The instincts and reads in the outfield have been a pleasant surprise, though a corner outfield role is the realistic long-term defensive fit with first base a possible eventual landing spot as the body develops. The impact regular ceiling is grounded in what the tools and approach have already shown at an extremely young age. The combination of power projection, contact feel and baserunning efficiency gives the profile multiple carrying tools — if the left-handed pitching adjustments come and the hole up and away tightens, the ceiling has room to push higher than the grounded projection suggests. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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