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

The Reds handed out two seven-figure bonuses to outfielders Malvin Valdez and Ariel Almonte when the 2020-21 international signing period finally opened in January 2021. They doled out a half-dozen other six-figure bonuses that January, and it’s been Jorge -- signed for $495,000 -- who has been the best performer to date. He showed off his offensive potential right out of the gate with an OPS north of 1.000 in the Dominican Summer League after signing, performed well in the Arizona Complex League in 2022 and then hit his way from Single-A to High-A in 2023.

A left-handed hitter who has added a good amount of strength to his 5-foot-10 frame, Jorge has exhibited a solid overall line-drive approach at every stop since signing. He uses the whole field and can drive the ball to the gaps with some extra-base authority. He has plus speed and he’s stolen at least 27 bases in each of his three summers of pro ball heading into 2024.

While he was originally signed as a shortstop, Jorge’s only chance to stay on the dirt defensively is at second base. He has decent enough hands and instincts to stay there, but the Reds started having him dabble in center field last year. He’ll split time between second and center in 2024, with the new spot helping his athleticism play at the upper levels while perhaps providing some positional versatility to get his bat to Cincinnati faster.

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

The Reds signed Jorge out of the Dominican Republic for $495,000 right when the delayed 2020-21 international signing period opened in January 2021. He wasted no time making a strong first impression, finishing with a 1.015 OPS in the Dominican Summer League and landing among the league leaders in a host of offensive categories. He made a fairly strong transition to the United States and the Arizona Complex League in 2022.

Small with a compact build, Jorge looks like he might be an impactful offensive player. He’s an excellent athlete who plays with a lot of energy. A left-handed hitter with a line-drive stroke, Jorge uses the entire field and can shoot the ball to the gaps, with the chance to develop into an average hitter or better with better strike zone awareness. He’s added a lot of strength to his smaller frame, and while he likely won’t have a ton of home run thump, there is extra-base power in there. At least an above-average runner, he’s aggressive and has good instincts on the basepaths, making him a threat to run.

Initially signed as a shortstop, Jorge has shifted over to second base and possesses the hands and instincts to stay on the dirt, though some feel he could end up at third or perhaps the outfield in the future. The Reds think he could be a big league regular at second, one with four solid tools, though it might take a while for him to get there.

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

The Reds signed Jorge out of the Dominican Republic for $495,000 right when the delayed 2020-21 international signing period opened in January 2021. He wasted no time making a strong first impression, finishing with a 1.015 OPS in the Dominican Summer League and landing among the league leaders in a host of offensive categories. He made a fairly strong transition to the United States and the Arizona Complex League in 2022.

Small with a compact build, Jorge looks like he might be an impactful offensive player. He’s an excellent athlete who plays with a lot of energy. A left-handed hitter with a line-drive stroke, Jorge uses the entire field and can shoot the ball to the gaps, with the chance to develop into an average hitter or better with better strike zone awareness. He’s stronger than he looks and while he likely won’t have a ton of home run thump, there is extra-base power in there. At least an above-average runner, he’s aggressive and has good instincts on the basepaths, making him a threat to run.

Initially signed as a shortstop, Jorge has shifted over to second base and possesses the hands and instincts to stay on the dirt. The Reds think he could be a big league regular at second, one with four solid tools, though it might take a while for him to get there.

Awards

MID Player of the Week

Week	Team
07/28/2024

Baseball America Low Class A All-Star

Year	Team
2023

FSL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2023

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	11/01/2024	Dayton Dragons activated CF Carlos Jorge from the 60-day injured list.
	08/14/2024	Dayton Dragons placed SS Carlos Jorge on the 60-day injured list.
	03/07/2024	Cincinnati Reds Prospects activated SS Carlos Jorge.
	02/26/2024	SS Carlos Jorge assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
	08/11/2023	SS Carlos Jorge assigned to Dayton Dragons from Daytona Tortugas.
	08/11/2023	Dayton Dragons activated SS Carlos Jorge.
	08/11/2023	Dayton Dragons activated SS Carlos Jorge.
	04/04/2023	SS Carlos Jorge assigned to Daytona Tortugas from ACL Reds.
	03/14/2023	SS Carlos Jorge and assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
	06/06/2022	SS Carlos Jorge assigned to ACL Reds.
	06/06/2022	ACL Reds activated SS Carlos Jorge.
	04/04/2022	SS Carlos Jorge and assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
	07/19/2021	DSL Reds activated SS Carlos Jorge from the 7-day injured list.
	07/12/2021	DSL Reds placed SS Carlos Jorge on the 7-day injured list.
	07/10/2021	SS Carlos Jorge assigned to DSL Reds.
	01/15/2021	Cincinnati Reds signed free agent SS Carlos Jorge to a minor league contract.