Jul 05 2017 11:19 PM
Re: International Signings - 2017
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Mets signs 7 prospects on July 2; Ronny Mauricio wins US $ 2.1bn bonus  Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - A group of seven young men took the first step to the big dream of reaching the majors with the New York Mets, when the July 2 international signings season began -2018. The group of players was led by Ronny Mauricio, a talented shortstop from San Pedro de Macoris, who was awarded a $ 2.1 million signing bonus by the Mets. Mauricio, is a batter in both hands, possessing a very fluid swing and plans to develop power in the future. He also has exceptional defensive skills and has an above average arm. The young prospect was ranked number 3 among the top international players, according to the ranking of the prestigious Baseball America magazine. Adrián Hernández Meanwhile, center fielder Adrián Hernandez of Santo Domingo was awarded a signing bonus of 1.5 million dollars. He is a compact athlete with power and speed to play center field. He has an average arm and has advanced defensive skills. He is also an above-average runner. Hernandez was ranked # 16 by Baseball America. Stanly Consuegra On the other hand, Stanly Consuegra, of Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo Oeste, received a bond of US $ 500 thousand. He is a great athlete with enormous potential to develop. This central fielder who has very good offensive and defensive skills, has an above-average arm. Federico Polanco Federico Polanco is a shortstop from San Pedro de Macoris and received a US $ 325,000 bonus. He is cousin to Ronny Mauricio and they have played baseball together since very young. Polanco is a prototype Dominican torpedo boat with lots of potential ahead, he plays hard and with a lot of heart. Patricio Díaz The athlete Patricio Diaz, native of Dajabón, is another player with many skills and is projected to be a good player in the future. He has a short, compact swing with the ability to make good contacts consistently. Diaz is a center fielder and received a $ 100,000 signing bonus. Eduardo Salazar The Venezuelan outfield Eduardo Salazar, has a strong physique and is projected to continue to grow even more. He owns a fluid swing with good contact and is visualized will be a power hitter. He received from the Mets a $ 125,000 bonus. Robert Hill Robert Colina, right-hander from Venezuela who received a US $ 85,000 bonus. Projected as an opener, it has a good control of its three pitchers. Very intelligent and awesome skills. Signed prospects, in addition to the characteristics that distinguish them as excellent athletes, are also valued the formidable personal qualities they possess as being disciplined young workers, who show a lot of dedication and passion for the ball. The signing of the prospects was held on Sunday at the Mets New York facility in Boca Chica, where there was a lunch and artistic activities for all guests. The activity was attended by distinguished personalities and executives of the Major League team, headed by Tommy Tanous, Vice President of International Scouting and United States; Chris Becerra, International Scouting Director, as well as all international scouts, United States organization executives, set players in the Summer League, coaches, academy employees and family members. The signatures of these players reaffirm the Mets' conviction for Latin American talent with the goal of continuing to form future Major League players. |