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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 40 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Rincones’ father, Gabriel Sr., pitched briefly in the Mariners organization. His son is a pure hitter who played for H.B. Plant, the Tampa school that produced Wade Boggs and Kyle Tucker, among others. Rincones went from high school to starring at St. Petersburg Junior College in 2020, then posted a 36-game hitting streak in 2021 and was a first-team All-American. He was drafted in the 19th round by the Padres, then moved on to Florida Atlantic in 2022, earning Conference USA Newcomer of the Year honors by hitting 19 homers with a 1.110 OPS.

It’s Rincones’ left-handed bat that has scouts interested. He’s always been able to hit with an advanced approach at the plate, something that continued with high walk and low strikeout rates after the move to Division I baseball. The power started really showing up this season, especially to his pull side, but he can drive the ball to all fields. He punishes fastballs with pitchers only finding success in getting him out with offspeed stuff.

Rincones is going to have to hit to become a big leaguer because he is limited defensively. He has a below-average arm and doesn’t run well, meaning he’s likely either a left fielder or a first baseman. He likely has shown enough on the offensive side for teams that like college performers to consider him on Day 2 of the Draft.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45      

While Rincones was drafted late by the Padres after two years at St. Petersburg Junior College, he moved on to Florida Atlantic University. He put up huge numbers in his one season there and his 1.110 OPS helped him land in the third round of the 2022 Draft with the Phillies. He was unable to play the summer after signing because of a shoulder issue, but turned in a full season across two levels of A ball in 2023 before finishing up with a solid showing in the Arizona Fall League.

Rincones is a big and strong left-handed hitter who looks like he should be able to produce the kind of power numbers (19 homers) he put up at FAU in 2022. He did hit 15 balls out during his first season of pro ball, but there might be much more in the tank if he can make some mechanical adjustments. Rincones has utilized a fairly flat swing that has produced a lot of line drives, and as he learns to add more loft, the pop should show up. 

Defensively, Rincones is limited to an outfield corner, with some thinking first base might eventually be a better fit. His now-average arm would work from right and he saw time at both corners in 2023, something he’ll continue moving forward as his bat carries him up to Philadelphia.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Arm: 40 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

The son of a former Mariners Minor League hurler, Rincones should easily outstrip his dad’s one year of pro ball. The younger Rincones began his college career at St. Petersburg Junior College, earning All-America status there in 2021 and getting drafted late by the Padres. He then transferred to Florida Atlantic and took home Conference USA Newcomer of the Year honors with a 1.110 OPS that catapulted him to the Phillies in the third round of the 2022 Draft.

While he didn’t make his pro debut last summer, Rincones did show off his offensive upside at instructs, and the Phillies believe he has the chance to show he’s one of the best hitters in the system once he gets going. The left-handed hitter has the chance to be solid at the plate with potentially plus power, using an advanced approach to drive the ball to all fields. He limited his strikeouts at FAU and walked a bunch, too, allowing him to tap into that power more consistently, especially to the pull side. 

The bat is what will carry Rincones up the organizational ladder. The Phillies will continue to have him play the corner outfield, and he’s really limited to left with a below-average arm, mostly to maintain some versatility, trying to keep him from a first base/DH only box for as long as possible.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 40 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Rincones’ father, Gabriel Sr., pitched briefly in the Mariners organization. His son is a pure hitter who played for H.B. Plant, the Tampa school that produced Wade Boggs and Kyle Tucker, among others. Rincones went from high school to starring at St. Petersburg Junior College in 2020, then posted a 36-game hitting streak in 2021 and was a first-team All-American. He was drafted in the 19th round by the Padres, then moved on to Florida Atlantic in 2022, earning Conference USA Newcomer of the Year honors by hitting 19 homers with a 1.110 OPS. The Phillies didn’t have a second-round pick in 2022, so Rincones became their second selection after first-rounder Justin Crawford.

It’s Rincones’ left-handed bat that the Phillies were buying. He’s always been able to hit with an advanced approach at the plate, something that continued with high walk and low strikeout rates after the move to Division I baseball. The power started really showing up this season, especially to his pull side, but he can drive the ball to all fields. He punishes fastballs with pitchers only finding success in getting him out with offspeed stuff.

Rincones is going to have to hit to become a big leaguer because he is limited defensively. He has a below-average arm and doesn’t run well, meaning he’s likely either a left fielder or a first baseman, but he could produce offensively enough to profile well in either spot

Awards

EAS Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2024

AFL Rising Stars

Year	Team
2023

FSL Player of the Week

Week	Team
04/30/2023

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/25/2024	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Glendale Desert Dogs.
	07/19/2024	Reading Fightin Phils activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. from the 60-day injured list.
	07/05/2024	Reading Fightin Phils sent OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. on a rehab assignment to FCL Phillies.
	04/25/2024	Reading Fightin Phils transferred OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
	04/25/2024	Reading Fightin Phils placed OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. on the 7-day injured list.
	03/31/2024	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
	03/18/2024	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.
	03/07/2024	Philadelphia Phillies Prospects activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	11/03/2023	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to National League Fall Stars.
	09/22/2023	Scottsdale Scorpions activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	06/13/2023	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Jersey Shore BlueClaws from Clearwater Threshers.
	06/13/2023	Jersey Shore BlueClaws activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	04/05/2023	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Clearwater Threshers from FCL Phillies.
	02/25/2023	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies.
	02/25/2023	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.
	11/10/2022	FCL Phillies activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	09/14/2022	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to Phillies Organization.
	07/30/2022	OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. assigned to FCL Phillies.
	07/25/2022	Philadelphia Phillies signed OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	06/11/2021	College Workout activated OF Gabriel Rincones Jr..
	06/11/2021	OF Gabriel Rincones and assigned to College Workout.