2024 International Draft - signing period opens 1/15/24

[RZNJ]

76. Elvin Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic (Orioles)

Intriguing mix of tools and skills, a lanky, athletic shortstop with plus speed and arm strength with good feel for the barrel from both sides of the plate.

80. Jemone Brown, SS, Jamaica/Dominican Republic (Orioles)

Switch-hitting shortstop with plus speed who has performed well at high-profile events.

[RZNJ]

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MLB International Signings Analysis: Potential Breakout Prospects For Under $1 Million

13 players listed

Elvin Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic (Orioles)

A lanky, switch-hitting shortstop, Garcia has shown a knack for barreling balls against live pitching, with a line-drive approach and gap power. He’s a plus runner and a good athlete with loose, fluid actions at the position, capable of making throws from different angles with a 60 arm on the 20-80 scouting scale. 

[RZNJ]

Per Baseball America (more to come)

Baltimore Orioles ($7,114,800)

Emilio Sanchez, SS, Dominican Republic
Stiven Martinez, OF, Dominican Republic
Elvin Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic
Jemone Brown, OF, Jamaica/Dominican Republic
Yaki Mondesir, RHP, Dominican Republic
Argenis Valdez, OF, Dominican Republic
Alexander Rincon, OF, Dominican Republic
Saul Gomez, 3B, Dominican Republic

 

[Frobby]

If I remember right, the O’s press release usually comes out at around 11-12 o’clock and then we start getting some photos, scouting thumbnails, etc.  Nice way to warm up a cold snowy day down here in the DMV.

[RZNJ]

No players from Venezuela listed yet which is a bit odd when you see other teams lists so far.  The Orioles and Nationals are the only teams with no Venezuelans and most teams have multiple.

[Warehouse]

16 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Per Baseball America (more to come)

Baltimore Orioles ($7,114,800)

Emilio Sanchez, SS, Dominican Republic
Stiven Martinez, OF, Dominican Republic
Elvin Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic
Jemone Brown, OF, Jamaica/Dominican Republic
Yaki Mondesir, RHP, Dominican Republic
Argenis Valdez, OF, Dominican Republic
Alexander Rincon, OF, Dominican Republic
Saul Gomez, 3B, Dominican Republic

 

Below are others I’m expecting based on social media.  This list is unlikely fully accurate.  Some of these players may have  different “official names” than what’s listed on social media.  A few may also be lined up for future signing periods rather than today.

Infielders:

- Meykel Baro (Cuban who was with Jordan Sanchez at Yuan Pino academy)

- Christian Astudillo (Venezuela, Masa Academy)

- Jorge Drullard

- Joseluis Pena

- [first name] Campusano

- Cleudi Valenzuela 

Outfielders:

- Emmanuel Disla Corniel (switch-hitter from Yordanny Rodriguez academy)

- Lisandro Sanchez

 

Catchers:

- Juan Adames (BTI Alex Sanchez academy)

 

Pitchers:

- Esteban Mejia 

- Josmil Sanchez

- Manuel Suero (position may be wrong)

 

[RZNJ]

4 minutes ago, Warehouse said:

Below are others I’m expecting based on social media.  This list is unlikely fully accurate.  Some of these players may have  different “official names” than what’s listed on social media.  A few may also be lined up for future signing periods rather than today.

Infielders:

- Meykel Baro (Cuban who was with Jordan Sanchez at Yuan Pino academy)

- Christian Astudillo (Venezuela, Masa Academy)

- Jorge Drullard

- Joseluis Pena

- [first name] Campusano

- Cleudi Valenzuela 

Outfielders:

- Emmanuel Disla Corniel (switch-hitter from Yordanny Rodriguez academy)

- Lisandro Sanchez

 

Catchers:

- Juan Adames (BTI Alex Sanchez academy)

 

Pitchers:

- Esteban Mejia 

- Josmil Sanchez

- Manuel Suero (position may be wrong)

 

Interesting, because I believe you listed 12 players here in addition to the 8 listed on BA and I think Melewski, or someone, reported that there would be 20 signings in this class, for now.

 

P.S.  You are quite the detective!   Lol

Edited January 15 by RZNJ

[Warehouse]

24 minutes ago, Frobby said:

If I remember right, the O’s press release usually comes out at around 11-12 o’clock and then we start getting some photos, scouting thumbnails, etc.  Nice way to warm up a cold snowy day down here in the DMV.

Press availability with Mike Elias and Koby Perez starts at 2:30 ET at JW Marriott Santo Domingo. (No JA who is solemnly observing the holiday).

[Warehouse]

13 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Interesting, because I believe you listed 12 players here in addition to the 8 listed on BA and I think Melewski, or someone, reported that there would be 20 signings in this class, for now.

I’d guess that 2 to 4 of these 12 are probably class of 2025 or 2026.

[Tony-OH]

Going to lock this so all the talk will now go into the tracker thread so we don't lose any conversations in the future.