Chicago Cubs: Top 30 Prospects – No. 30 to No. 21

#29- Daury Torrez  (RHP)

2015 Stats (Myrtle Beach Pelicans)

10-6, 3.75 ERA, 23 GS, 134.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP

Torrez was signed in December of 2010 out of the Dominic Republic. At 22 years old, Torrez has already spent four years in professional ball. He had quite a bit of success in 2014 with the Cougars in their starting rotation and won the decisive game in the Midwest League playoffs. In 2015, he moved up to Advanced-A ball with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. As a starter, he went 10-6 with a 3.75 ERA in 23 starts. He has an above average fastball that touches 95, but he is more about efficiency than overpowering hitters, as he only struck out 86 batters in 134.1 innings pitched. That could change though if Torrez’ slider continues to imporve but his lack of a solid changeup could lead him to the bullpen. Torrez ranked #25 in the preseason rankings, so he has dropped a few sports and could find himself off the Top 30 if he doesn’t advance this year.

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