His arm looks like a whip as he delivers pitches from a low three-quarters arm slot that makes it difficult for batters to pick up the ball. With time, Torres should have at least three solid pitches. His curveball is the best breaking pitch in the organization, and he made progress on his changeup in instructional league as Anaheim didn't allow its pitchers to throw breaking balls. He throws quality strikes, not permitting a single homer in the Northwest League. He's mature and competitive and has the work ethic to get considerably better.
Torres needs experience more than any major adjustments.
If he improves the consistency of his curveball and changeup, he could have three plus pitches. His body can get stronger and his command can improve. If he performs well, he could move up to high Class A Rancho Cucamonga by the end of 2001. In his debut a year later, he was the Rookie-level Pioneer League's top prospect. In 121 pro innings, he has allowed just 79 hits and struck out 154.