The Los Angeles Angels' recent firing of international scouting supervisor Clay Daniels, who is under investigation by Major League Baseball as part of a probe into bonus skimming, has stalled the organization's actions in Latin America.
ESPN
The Pirates signed their first six Latin American players of the international signing period for 16-year-olds that began July 2: outfielder Pedro Lara, third baseman Roberson Valdez and second baseman Alen Hanson of the Dominican Republic; left-handed pitcher Orlando Castro of Honduras; shortstop Carlos Esqueda of Mexico; and right-handed pitcher Richard Montilla of Panama.
Latin American scouting director Rene Gayo always is loath to rate one player above another, but his sentiment about Lara was unmistakable.
"Pedro has a medium frame with an athletic build, similar to a young Moises Alou," Gayo said. "He is aggressive and competitive on the field and profiles to be an above-average hitter with power potential. He has speed on the bases and exhibits the instincts, athleticism and arm to be a special player in the outfield."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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