It’s an early January morning at the Yankees academy in the Dominican Republic. In a couple of hours, hundreds of scouts will be here to watch some of the top Dominican prospects in the 2014 signing class.
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Showing posts with label Luis Encarnacion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luis Encarnacion. Show all posts
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Friday, August 9, 2013
Phillies Sign Dominican Third Baseman Luis Encarnacion
Dominican third baseman Luis Encarnacion became eligible to sign when he turned 16 at midnight. The Phillies struck quickly, signing Encarnacion for $1 million.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Eloy Jimenez Stands Out Among International Prospects
Teams were divided over who they felt was the best prospect on the international market two years ago.
International Prospect League Official Site
International Prospect League Official Site
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Rafael Devers Vs. Luis Encarnacion: Scouts Weigh In On Top July 2 Bats
It’s not hard for scouts to find players in the Dominican Republic who yank balls over the fence in batting practice. When it comes to players who showcase promising tools yet remain raw against live pitching, scouts have varying degrees of risk tolerance for prospects who could make adjustments and take off or might never make it out of Rookie ball.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Will This Be The Last July 2?
The 2013 is an interesting year for international baseball. Major League intend to establish an international draft to select foreign players so far have been hired as free agents.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Ten International Prospects To Watch For July 2, 2013
Major League Baseball has reduced the aggregate amount of bonus pool space available for teams to spend on international players this year, but there still could be a dozen or more players who sign for at least $1 million when the 2013-14 international signing period opens on July 2.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
2013 International Free Agents
Dominican prospect Eloy Jimenez posing for cameras in his International Prospect League uniform. The 16-year-old outfielder is considered by many scouts to be the top free agent available for this years July 2nd signing period.
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