SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Yankees No. 2 prospect Gleyber Torres was named Arizona Fall League Player of the Week after the Scottsdale Scorpions shortstop showcased his hitting skills during the third week of games.
"I'm proud to be here," said Torres, who had Yankees hitting coach Carlos Mendoza serve as a translator. "Like everyone says, hard work pays off. It's been a great opportunity to compete against the best players in the Minors."
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Venezuela native slashed .429/.520/.810 through six games played, tying Tigers prospect JaCoby Jones for second in the Fall League in batting average.