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Smith, the club's director of international scouting, praised the recent performances of teenagers such as power pitcher Adys Portillo, athletic outfielder Rymer Liriano and third baseman Edinson Rincon. None are close to reaching the majors, but Portillo is quickening the pulse of observers.

Portillo, who drew offers from the Phillies, Rangers and Mariners before signing with the Padres for $2 million, recently fared well in his first professional camp.

“Portillo was sitting 94, touching 95 in his last two outings in the Dominican Instructional League,” Smith said. “He really has a chance to be special.”
Mature beyond his years, Portillo has a fastball that will be a plus pitch and two or three other offerings that have potential to be above average. First-pitch strikes will be a vital component of his success, but expect positive returns to come quick. He has front-line starter potential.
Adys Portillo has made an impression on many people since being signed by the Padres. His poise and overall makeup is just part of the allure.
Portillo has integrated well with the players around him and formed a bond with his ability to blend in smoothly.

“He is a great kid,” fellow pitcher Simon Castro said. “He is smart and has great stuff.”
After Portillo’s first pitch, left-hander Cory Luebke looked over and with a shake of his head simply said, ‘Sixteen.’

His fastball showed late movement and significant pop — as if it jumped on the hitters at the last second with an extra burst. His slider had great sweeping action across the zone and down but was harder to control.
Pitching coach Darren Balsley: “I like his delivery,” Balsley said. “He gets extension. He didn't overthrow. He was good, real good.”


The Padres spent $2 million alone on Portillo, who was considered to be the second-best pitcher in the pool of available Latin American players.

"He's everything we've talked about ... he's incredibly polished and poised for a 16-year-old," Fuson said.
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Paul DePodesta:
Adis Portillo is a 16-year old RHP who stand 6'2" (for now). Ranked as the top amateur pitcher in Venezuela, and the 2nd best overall pitching prospect internationally, Portillo already throws his fastball in the low 90's with good command. Adis also has an advanced feel for both a curveball and a changeup, especially for someone with his age and size. Portillo is a premium pitching prospect and would have been a top ten pick in the amateur draft in the US.
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DePo's blog is awesome, I'm really entertained whenever he posts any sort of scouting report because I'm used to thinking of him as a computer who spits out numbers and guys like Portillo have no numbers to spit out. Portillo should certainly be better than 2007 top 10 pick Dan Moskos...
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Kevin Goldstein is very bullish on Adys Portillo, giving him a four star ranking and ranking him third in the Padres system, saying, "Who's number one? You could make an argument for many of the players here, and while I'm confident as to the four-star prospects..."

Highlights of his profile:
3. Adys Portillo, RHP
DOB: 12/20/91
Height/Weight: 6-4/185

Year in Review: Seen as the top Latin American pitcher not named Inoa, Portillo is the poster boy for the Padres' new efforts in the international market after signing for $2 million.

The Good: While overshadowed by Inoa's historic presence, some international scouts felt that Portillo was among the top arms seen in Venezuela over the past five years. His height and thick build just ooze with potential, and he already sits at 89-92 with his fastball while touching 94. He has some feel for a slider and a changeup, and he was not overwhelmed mentally or overmatched physically while facing more advanced hitters in the instructional league.

The Bad: Portillo is still very raw. His mechanics are sound, but he still struggles to throw strikes consistently, especially with his secondary offerings.

Perfect World Projection: The sky is the limit.

Timetable: Portillo will spend the spring in Peoria refining his game before he finally shows up in some box scores this summer once the complex league begins.
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