The DSL thread 2022

[Frobby]

The DSL season began today, with Baltimore Black falling 8-7 and Orange losing 5-2.   For Black, Leandro Arias went 2 for 4 with a double and a walk, while Braylin Tavera went 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBI.   None of the other higher profile signings did anything of note.   

[RZNJ]

1 hour ago, Frobby said:

The DSL season began today, with Baltimore Black falling 8-7 and Orange losing 5-2.   For Black, Leandro Arias went 2 for 4 with a double and a walk, while Braylin Tavera went 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBI.   None of the other higher profile signings did anything of note.   

The 16 year old kid from Panama threw 3 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts.  Ezequiel Bonilla.  

[mlrhode]

19 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

The 16 year old kid from Panama threw 3 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts.  Ezequiel Bonilla.  

Just the fact they pitched him in the season opener they must think pretty highly of him. And he showed why with his performance.

[RZNJ]

I remember the big name was Braylin Tavera.  The other outfielders I remember were Thomas Sosa and Jean Mata.  But who is Raylin Ramos?

The 17 year old outfielder is 3-4 today with a home run and 2 stolen bases.   Was this guy a 6 figure bonus player?   Too lazy to look it up right now.

Tavera and Leandro Arias looking OK so far.     

[CharmCityHokie]

24 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

I remember the big name was Braylin Tavera.  The other outfielders I remember were Thomas Sosa and Jean Mata.  But who is Raylin Ramos?

The 17 year old outfielder is 3-4 today with a home run and 2 stolen bases.   Was this guy a 6 figure bonus player?   Too lazy to look it up right now.

Tavera and Leandro Arias looking OK so far.     

He was part of the most recently signed DR class in the January 2022. I don't remember what his bonus was or if it was mentioned.

[waynebug]

Ramos got $200,000.  Only the 8th highest bonus.

I stopped taking Baseball America so I missed their reports.

Tony OH reported he was a good athlete with some power.

[glenn__davis]

22 hours ago, RZNJ said:

I remember the big name was Braylin Tavera.  The other outfielders I remember were Thomas Sosa and Jean Mata.  But who is Raylin Ramos?

The 17 year old outfielder is 3-4 today with a home run and 2 stolen bases.   Was this guy a 6 figure bonus player?   Too lazy to look it up right now.

Tavera and Leandro Arias looking OK so far.     

You're not THAT lazy, RZ.  In the Draft forum there's a signing tracker for the INTL guys, Ramos is in there.

[RZNJ]

29 minutes ago, glenn__davis said:

You're not THAT lazy, RZ.  In the Draft forum there's a signing tracker for the INTL guys, Ramos is in there.

Oh well.  I'll do better next time.

[Tony-OH]

From the tracker on this year's signings. 

The Orioles 2022 J2 signing class:

Braylin Tavara (CF) bonus $1.7 million million (video) - "He is one of the most well-rounded players in this year’s class and has a chance to be a five-tool player with above-average grades in the future.

At the plate, the lean and athletic 16-year-old shows a good approach and sound fundamentals with improving pitch recognition. Like most prospects his age, Tavera’s swing is a work in progress, but he already has good bat-to-ball skills and emerging power that projects to be a plus tool. He can run now, and the run tool is also expected to be a plus tool if he continues to develop at a normal pace. He continues to improve as a defender.

“He does everything easily and effortlessly,” Koby Perez said. “He is a player who was highly coveted by most of the teams in the league, and a lot of it had to do with us offering an opportunity. Us not having given out these types of bonuses in our history, it makes the player, you know, feel special to be the highest-paid international player. I think that really helped us land Braylin, because there was definitely a lot of competition for his services. He ranks No. 18 on Baseball America’s listing of the highest projected signing bonuses in this class and No. 22 on MLBPipeline.com’s listing of the top 50 international prospects. ”

César Prieto - 22-year-old Cuban infielder ( $650,000) (video) - "The athletic Prieto has shown good instincts, and the ability to play multiple infield positions. Think of him as a super-utility player. For now, it’s Prieto’s bat, not his glove, that provides him most value despite questions about his power. He’s considered an average defender at second base with room for improvement."

Leandro Arias (SS) - (video) Switch hitter ($600,00) - "Arias, a switch-hitting shortstop, has power potential from both sides of the plate. He has shown good bat-to-ball skills and has been praised for his overall hitting ability, including his advanced approach at the plate. His emerging run tool projects to be solid to average. The 16-year-old is still fine-tuning his actions on defense, but is expected to have enough arm strength and the skills necessary to keep him at shortstop as he makes his way through the Minors. Arias was ranked as the No. 46 prospect on the MLBPipeline.com top 50 prospects list. He’s a 16-year-old switch-hitter who gets 50 and 55 grades from MLBPipeline.com.  "

Edwin Amparo (SS) - (video) switch hitter ($650,00) - Very similar to Arias. Can play Short. Targeted him early. Has the arm to stick at short. Once considered a 7 figure player.

Thomas Sosa (OF) - (video) ($400,000) - Really like the approach, bat to ball skills. Wasn't being showcased at the time. "Gregory Polanco" body type. Can hit run, hit for some power.

Adrian Santos, (SS) Dominican Republic -($285k) RH, 6-3, lean. Has a good arm at SS. Maybe some power

Jean Mata (OF) - (swing video, video) - Venezuelan - ($210,000) Big game player. Lot of hit, can really run. 

Raylin Ramos, (OF) Dominican Republic - ($200,000) - Physical tools, some power.

Yirber Ruiz, (OF) Dominican Republic - ($200,000) CF, switch hitter, good runner, good performer. High profile who's market came back.

Aron Estrada, (INF) Venezuela - (175,000) Switch hitting INF. Defensively has a way to go. Good athlete.

Henry Tejada, (RHP) Dominican Republic - (165k) - RHP. 88-90, pitchability. More in there.

Cristian Benavides (SS), Venezuela - ($150,000) Good looking SS, some power, Right-hander. Tall and skinny. Average arm

Edrei Campos, (SS) Dominican Republic  - ($150,000) Straight bat. Keeps getting better. Got stronger. Got him late when his market fail. Not as polished defensively.

Elis Cuevas, (SS) Dominican Republic - (150,000) Switch hitter SS. Chance with the bat, defensively improving. Good tools. Development guy.

Jean Carlos Martinez - (OF) - (125k) Big strong guy, really athletic guy. Paperwork issues, age issues but cleared by.

Andrés Nolaya, (C) Venezuela - ($100k) Athletic catcher. Really good arm. Plays outfield as well. Can really run. 

Jesús Palacios, (RHP) Venezuela - (90k) Feel for three pitches, 87-90, t91. More in there when he gets strength. 6-2. 

Juan Peña, (RHP) Dominican Republic - ($75k) - Good change and slider, run it up 92. Command comes and goes. 6-1.

José Noguera, (C) Venezuela - $50,000. Defense first catcher, some strength.

Adrián Delgado, (RHP) Venezuela - ($50,000) (RHP) , runs it up 93 MPH. Command comes and goes.

Fernando Peguero, (SS) Dominican Republic - ($50k) Switch hitting middle infielder. Undersized. A performer. Can run.

Ezequiel Bonilla, (RHP) Panama - ($35,000) Pitchability strike thrower, run it up 88-91. 

Alfredo Velásquez, (INF) Venezula - (20k) Undersized, INF, probably 2B. 

Elías Moscoso, (RHP) Venezuela - (10K) - Undersized Righthander. Good arm.

Andrés Parra, (LHP) Venezuela - (10k) - Pitchability lefty.

Ronal Hererra, (RHP) Dominican Republic - (10K) - RHP, can pitch up to 92-94.

Miguel Mesa, (RHP) Dominican Republic - 

[jabba72]

Elias sure likes to go extremely light on the pitching signings. Only one pitcher getting over 100k bonus.

[Tony-OH]

27 minutes ago, jabba72 said:

Elias sure likes to go extremely light on the pitching signings. Only one pitcher getting over 100k bonus.

in his teams all have losing records besides Aberdeen. the pitching at Delmarva at times has been beyond awful. There were guys that should not be pitching in professional baseball. 

[btdart20]

Is there a way to watch these games?

[Frobby]

The DSL teams split today, Black losing 5-0 but Orange winning 4-0.   For Black, Tavera and Arias each went 1 for 3, with Arias stroking a double.   For Orange, Sosa went 2 for 4 with an RBI and the starter Noelin Cuevas threw 5 shutout innings, striking out 6 without a walk and scattering 4 hits.  Cuevas is 20 years old, a bit long in the tooth for the DSL.

[Tony-OH]

6 hours ago, btdart20 said:

Is there a way to watch these games?

Yes, fly down to the Dominican Republic and see if you can get into a stadium. 

[RZNJ]

16 year old Cesar Espinal pitching today for DSL Orioles Black versus DSL Orioles Orange.   3 strikeouts and 1 walk in his first inning.  Doesn't turn 17 until 8/25.   He's not even on the list of signings further up in this thread that I can see.