Kevin Maitan Leads A Talented Group Of Venezuelan Prospects

each year the process of international firms, whose official date is July 2, the 30 major league teams try to ensure the best talents outside the territory of the United States to feed their farms and ensure a promising future in their organizations.  (Translated)

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July 2 Notebook: The Top International Catching Prospects

When international scouts want to sign a catcher, they go to Venezuela. Whether it’s a player who has been catching his whole life, someone who moved to the position recently or a player at another position who’s just built for catching, Venezuela is a perennial top source of young catchers.

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