Cristofer Torin Stats & Scouting Report

AB	21
AVG	.381
OBP	.440
SLG	.571
HR	0

Full name Cristofer William Torin
Born 05/26/2005 in Acarigua, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 155 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Average

Adjusted Grade: 40

Track Record: When he signed out of Venezuela for $240,000 in January 2022, Torin was an advanced defender whose actions in the field were reminiscent of Javier Baez, who happened to be his favorite player as a kid. Torin is still regarded as a strong defender and a likely shortstop by most, but he also has shown a knack for putting together tough at-bats, making contact and making winning plays. After a rough season at the plate for Low-A Visalia in 2024, he bounced back in 2025, hitting .291, primarily for High-A Hillsboro, while adding nearly 50 points in slugging despite playing at a higher level.

Scouting Report: Starting with a slightly closed stance before striding to neutral, Torin generates a simple righthanded swing geared for contact. He has a low chase rate and a low whiff rate, particularly on pitches in the zone. He shows good game awareness at the plate with things like a two-strike approach and knowing when to sell out on an aggressive swing. Torin walks about as much as he strikes out, but he doesn’t hit balls hard consistently, raising questions about his ultimate impact. He hit six home runs in 2025 and likely will struggle to reach double digits in the majors. Torin is a smooth shortstop with good hands and a strong arm. Evaluators were worried he might have to move off the position because of his short, thick build, but those concerns have quieted as he has stayed on top of his conditioning and looks more athletic. He also plays second base. Torin is a below-average runner.

The Future: Whether Torin hits enough to be a big leauge regular remains to be seen, but even if his outcome is more of a Miguel Rojas utility type, many evaluators see a decent likelihood that he enjoys a long career in the majors.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 30 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.

Track Record: The Diamondbacks signed Torin for $240,000 on the strength of his advanced shortstop defense in 2022. He has since shown he just might be able to contribute enough offensively to one day become an everyday big leaguer. Torin has steadily climbed the system since signing and spent all of 2024 with Low-A Visalia where he hit .255/.381/.344 with nearly as many walks (81) as strikeouts (84).

Scouting Report: With good contact skills and strike-zone awareness, Torin flashes potentially above-average hitting ability. His short, repeatable swing leads to lots of contact and he rarely expands the zone. He was also tough to beat inside the zone, posting just a 12.6% in-zone miss rate. Torin can shoot balls the other way and has enough raw pull-side power to reach double-digits in homers. His offensive approach, namely his at-bat management, needs refinement. While he can tell balls from strikes, he will sometimes swing at the wrong strikes, and with two strikes he is so focused on contact he rarely takes his ‘A’ swing. He is the most natural shortstop in the organization, with smooth actions and the ability to make any type of play, but he sometimes gets himself in trouble by trying to do too much. He is a below-average runner.

The Future: Torin’s heavy-legged body creates concern about whether he can stick at short as he matures physically. If he can, he has the potential to become an average regular.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 40 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Torin stood out as one of the best defensive shortstops in the 2022 international class and signed with the D-backs for $240,000 out of Venezuela. He showed a better approach and contact skills than anticipated in his stateside debut and had a standout spring training at age 17, routinely being brought over to big league camp to be a reserve in Cactus League games. He continued to star in the Arizona Complex League, batting .320/.437/.427, and finished the year at Low-A Visalia.

Scouting Report: Torin has a short, repeatable swing and a discerning eye, a combination that leads to lots of contact and few chases. He has subpar bat speed and doesn’t hit the ball hard, however, limiting his power projection. He may benefit from being more aggressive on pitches he can drive, but he projects to be a pesky, contact-oriented hitter who gets on base. He is an average runner with good instincts on the basepaths. Torin is a polished defender with plus actions and a plus arm at shortstop, though he runs into some consistency issues. His lower half has gotten thicker and he’ll need to maintain his body to ensure he doesn’t lose range and have to move off the position.

The Future: Torin projects to be an up-the-middle defender who puts together tough at-bats and finds his way on base despite limited impact. It will be key for him to remain a shortstop.

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 30 | Run: 50 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to Torin's advanced defensive profile when they signed him for $240,000 in January 2022 but were unsure what sort of hitter they would be getting. Questions remain about his long-term offensive impact, but Torin surprised his new organization with his knack for finding the barrel. He was one of the organization's better performers in the DSL, hitting .333 with gap power and nearly twice as many walks (37) as strikeouts (20).

Scouting Report: Torin's bat speed is just average, but he sees the ball well and is seemingly on every pitch. He has advanced hand-eye coordination evidenced by his 10% overall whiff rate and 5% in-zone whiff rate. His swing decisions are good; he chases only 20% of the time. He does not safely project for even average power, but with his age and contact skills, more strength and pop could come in time. He is a flashy defender with soft hands, a plus arm and good instincts, with relatively few questions about his ability to stick at shortstop. He carries himself in the field with the flair of Javier Baez, his favorite player.

The Future: The D-backs are impressed with how polished Torin's game is for his age and club officials wouldn't be surprised to see him reach multiple levels next season. They envision him becoming a middle-of-the-diamond leader on defense and the kind of hitter a team wants at the plate in big situations. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to Torin's advanced defensive profile when they signed him for $240,000 in January 2022 but were unsure what sort of hitter they would be getting. Questions remain about his long-term offensive impact, but Torin surprised his new organization with his knack for finding the barrel. He was one of the organization's better performers in the DSL, hitting .333 with gap power and nearly twice as many walks (37) as strikeouts (20).

Scouting Report: Torin's bat speed is just average, but he sees the ball well and is seemingly on every pitch. He has advanced hand-eye coordination evidenced by his 10% overall whiff rate and 5% in-zone whiff rate. His swing decisions are good; he chases only 20% of the time. He does not safely project for even average power, but with his age and contact skills, more strength and pop could come in time. He is a flashy defender with soft hands, a plus arm and good instincts, with relatively few questions about his ability to stick at shortstop. He carries himself in the field with the flair of Javier Baez, his favorite player.

The Future: The D-backs are impressed with how polished Torin's game is for his age and club officials wouldn't be surprised to see him reach multiple levels next season. They envision him becoming a middle-of-the-diamond leader on defense and the kind of hitter a team wants at the plate in big situations. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to Torin's advanced defensive profile when they signed him for $240,000 in January 2022 but were unsure what sort of hitter they would be getting. Questions remain about his long-term offensive impact, but Torin surprised his new organization with his knack for finding the barrel. He was one of the organization's better performers in the DSL, hitting .333 with gap power and nearly twice as many walks (37) as strikeouts (20).

Scouting Report: Torin's bat speed is just average, but he sees the ball well and is seemingly on every pitch. He has advanced hand-eye coordination evidenced by his 10% overall whiff rate and 5% in-zone whiff rate. His swing decisions are good; he chases only 20% of the time. He does not safely project for even average power, but with his age and contact skills, more strength and pop could come in time. He is a flashy defender with soft hands, a plus arm and good instincts, with relatively few questions about his ability to stick at shortstop. He carries himself in the field with the flair of Javier Baez, his favorite player.

The Future: The D-backs are impressed with how polished Torin's game is for his age and club officials wouldn't be surprised to see him reach multiple levels next season. They envision him becoming a middle-of-the-diamond leader on defense and the kind of hitter a team wants at the plate in big situations. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.