Jorbit Vivas
2B | Bats/Throws: L/R | 5' 9" 171LBS | Age: 23
MLB Pipeline Rank
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 422 347 57 78 9 20 .225 .347 .366 .713
Career Minors 2,565 2,147 383 582 48 82 .271 .377 .411 .788
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .225 9 20 .713
Career Minors .271 48 82 .788

Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2018 DSL Dodgers Robinson DSL ROK 51 217 176 33 39 11 1 0 11 26 35 16 4 11 .222 .350 .295 .645
2019 2 Teams Minors 54 234 199 31 65 17 3 2 32 19 31 10 9 12 .327 .410 .472 .882
2019 Ogden Raptors PIO ROA 24 97 84 13 24 6 1 1 12 6 16 5 5 6 .286 .371 .417 .788
2019 AZL Dodgers Lasorda AZL ROK 30 137 115 18 41 11 2 1 20 13 15 5 4 6 .357 .438 .513 .951
2021 2 Teams Minors 106 477 413 85 129 26 4 14 87 40 55 8 4 20 .312 .396 .496 .892
2021 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes A W A 83 375 328 73 102 20 4 13 73 27 42 5 3 17 .311 .389 .515 .904
2021 Great Lakes Loons A+ C A+ 23 102 85 12 27 6 0 1 14 13 13 3 1 3 .318 .422 .424 .846
2022 Great Lakes Loons MID A+ 128 570 479 73 129 19 7 10 66 63 58 2 1 21 .269 .374 .401 .775
2023 2 Teams Minors 135 612 506 98 136 25 3 13 63 69 71 25 5 27 .269 .381 .407 .788
2023 Tulsa Drillers TEX AA 109 491 404 82 113 23 2 12 54 54 52 21 4 24 .280 .391 .436 .827
2023 Oklahoma City Dodgers PCL AAA 26 121 102 16 23 2 1 1 9 15 19 4 1 3 .225 .339 .294 .633
2024 3 Teams Minors 101 455 374 63 84 19 2 9 50 63 76 21 5 10 .225 .348 .358 .706
2024 Tampa Tarpons FSL A 4 15 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0 1 .091 .333 .091 .424
2024 Hudson Valley Renegades SAL A+ 4 18 16 4 5 1 0 0 5 2 3 0 0 0 .313 .389 .375 .764
2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders INT AAA 93 422 347 57 78 18 2 9 45 58 70 20 5 9 .225 .347 .366 .713

Scouting Report

2024

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

Vivas' advanced bat-to-ball skills earned him a $300,000 bonus when he signed with the Dodgers in 2017 and have been evident throughout his pro career. He has ranked in the top 15 in the Minors in strikeout rate in each of his three years in full-season ball, fanning in just 11 percent of his plate appearances during that time. He reached Triple-A at age 22 in 2023 before Los Angeles needed to clear 40-man roster space and dealt him and Victor González to the Yankees for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney in December. 

His uncanny hand-eye coordination and quick, compact left-handed stroke allow Vivas to make consistent contact against all types of pitches all over the strike zone. He enhances his on-base ability with a willingness to draw walks and a knack for getting hit by pitches. He has gained 25 pounds since turning pro and developed some sneaky 10-15 homer pop that plays almost entirely against right-handers. 

Vivas has fringy speed and arm strength that limit his value on the bases and in the field. He has sure hands and average range at second base but isn't really suited to play elsewhere. The Dodgers tried playing him at third base, but the game speeds up too much on him there and he doesn't have the arm for the hot corner. 


2023

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50 

Vivas' impressive bat-to-ball skills helped him overcome a lack of physicality and earn a $300,000 bonus from the Dodgers out of Venezuela in 2017. He has ranked among the Minor League leaders in strikeout rate in each of the last two seasons, ninth at 12 percent in 2021 and fourth at 10 percent last year. He reached Triple-A at age 22 in 2023 before getting dealt to the Yankees along with Victor González in exchange for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney in December, a move designed to clear 40-man roster space for Los Angeles.

Vivas' 5-foot-10 frame and ability to barrel balls seemingly at will from the left side of the plate are reminiscent of countryman Luis Arraez. His size and fast hands produce a short, quick swing that makes contact with all types of pitching in any part of the strike zone. He generates some sneaky pop (mostly against right-handers) that could translate into 10-15 homers per season, has the patience to draw walks and adds to his on-base ability with a knack for getting hit by pitches. 

Most of Vivas' value comes from his bat because he has fringy speed and arm strength, limiting his effectiveness on the bases and in the field. He's a sure-handed second baseman with decent range but not much versatility. He has seen considerable action at third base, but the game speeds up on him there and his arm isn't suited for the hot corner. 


2022

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45 

The Dodgers signed Vivas for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2017 on the basis of his bat-to-ball skills, and he has been one of the best hitters in the system since struggling in his pro debut. He batted .327 in his U.S. debut in 2019 and .312 with nearly as many extra-base hits (44) as strikeouts (55) as a 20-year-old in Low-A and High-A in 2021. Added to Los Angeles' 40-man roster in November, he slammed 14 homers in 106 games last year after going deep just twice in his first 105 pro contests. 

His small stature and contact-hitting ability from the left side of the plate resemble those of countryman Luis Arraez, though Vivas comes with more power. He has a quick, compact swing and tremendous feel for the barrel, allowing him to hit seemingly any type of pitch in any part of the strike zone. He has some sneaky pop (mostly against right-handers) that could translate into 12-15 homers per season and enhances his on-base ability by getting drilled by more than his share of pitches.

Vivas has just fringy speed and average arm strength, which limits his value on the bases and in the field. He plays a steady second base, the only position at which he profiles as a regular. He saw considerable action at third base last year but his arm is a bit stretched there, and he's not suited for shortstop or a utility role.


2021

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Signed for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2017 on the basis of his hitting ability, Vivas struggled in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League the following year but has taken off since adding some much-needed strength. He batted .327 as an 18-year-old making his U.S. debut in 2019 before his development was limited to instructional league last year. After holding his own as a teenager in Venezuela's winter league last offseason, he has made a successful jump to Low-A.

Vivas resembles Luiz Arraez in terms of his build and style of offensive play. A left-handed hitter with a quick, compact stroke, he has tremendous feel for the barrel and makes hard contact with ease. While he's not very physical, he has some sneaky pop that could develop into 15-homer power, though he hasn't done much damage against left-handers in full-season ball.

Vivas has just fringy speed, which limits his value on the bases and his defensive versatility. Add in his average arm, and second base is his best-case scenario. The Dodgers have given him time at third base in 2021 to increase his options but he doesn't fit a true utility profile.



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Transactions

Team Date Transaction
10/22/2024 Aguilas del Zulia activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
10/22/2024 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
10/01/2024 New York Yankees recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
07/15/2024 New York Yankees optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
07/15/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
07/12/2024 New York Yankees recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
05/28/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas from the 7-day injured list.
05/21/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Hudson Valley Renegades.
05/21/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Hudson Valley Renegades.
05/14/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Tampa Tarpons.
04/26/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed 2B Jorbit Vivas on the 7-day injured list.
04/23/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas from the 7-day injured list.
03/29/2024 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed 2B Jorbit Vivas on the 7-day injured list.
03/18/2024 New York Yankees optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
03/07/2024 New York Yankees Prospects activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
12/11/2023 Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Victor González and 2B Jorbit Vivas to New York Yankees for SS Trey Sweeney.
10/12/2023 Los Angeles Dodgers activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
10/02/2023 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
10/02/2023 2B Jorbit Vivas roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
08/22/2023 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
03/15/2023 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Tulsa Drillers.
02/16/2023 2B Jorbit Vivas changed number to 79.
10/16/2022 Los Angeles Dodgers activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
10/11/2022 Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned 2B Jorbit Vivas to the minor leagues.
10/06/2022 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Great Lakes Loons.
09/16/2022 Glendale Desert Dogs activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
09/16/2022 Glendale Desert Dogs activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
04/05/2022 2B Jorbit Vivas and assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
03/23/2022 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
11/19/2021 Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of 2B Jorbit Vivas from Great Lakes Loons.
08/25/2021 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
05/04/2021 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Dodgers Organization.
02/12/2021 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Dodgers Organization.
02/12/2021 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Dodgers Organization.
11/26/2020 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
11/26/2020 2B Jorbit Vivas, and assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
08/07/2019 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Ogden Raptors from AZL Dodgers Lasorda.
08/07/2019 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Ogden Raptors.
06/17/2019 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to AZL Dodgers Lasorda.
06/01/2018 2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to DSL Dodgers Robinson.
07/04/2017 Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent 2B Jorbit Vivas to a minor league contract.