26. Dyan Jorge (130 points, 14 ballots)
When Dyan Jorge signed with the Rockies in January, it was a culmination of a two-year wait for the Cuban shortstop. The former U-15 shortstop for the Cuban national team had defected from Cuba in late 2019 at age sixteen with the idea of signing in time for the 2020 season. After a few months spent establishing residence outside of Cuba, Jorge was deemed eligible to sign in early 2020.
Mid-season 2021 Rank: NR
High Ballot: 12
Future Value: 40+, potential up the middle regular, but far away
By that time, the pandemic had delayed the traditional July 2 signing period into January 2021 (and did it again the next season) and besides, most of the bonus pool money allotted to teams was already promised to others.