International Prospects: Top 5 Cuban players for July 2
By Yusseff Diaz
Sources: Pedro Manuel León (21) OF left Cuba and will seek to sign a professional contract. León posted offensive line of .371/.455/.765, 36 RBI, 7 SB, 15 HR (record in 1st phase of the Cuban League) last season, but suffered a shoulder injury. He has remarkable range and arm. pic.twitter.com/wQKFGTN9tx
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International Prospects: Top 5 Cuban players for July 2
Pedro Manuel León – OF
The young outfielder from Mayabeque has the tools to be a five-tool player. León decided to leave Cuba in early October and has been impressive in his workouts in the Dominican Republic.
In 2018 he hit 15 homers in 33 games with the Mayabeque Hurricanes of the Cuban League, he also slashed .371/.455/.765 and drove in 36.
A shoulder injury cut his season short in 2018 but the baseball world was put on notice the talent that León could become.
My sources tell me he will sign with the Houston Astros for a 4 million dollar bonus.
Norge Carlos Vera – RHP
The 19-year-old Norge Carlos Vera signed with the Chicago Whitesox earlier this month. Based on an impressive showcase in February.
During the showcase, he flashed a wicked fastball that was between 90-93 miles per hour sustained that left scouts impressed. Vera has decent off-speed pitches that need to be developed.
On the Island, he pitched for the Santiago Wasps and in 11 games last year had a record of 2-3 and a 3.79 ERA in 54 2/3 innings.
Vera is the son of Cuban baseball legend Norge Luis Vera.
Yiddi Cappe – SS
The young shortstop has been compared to a young Derek Jeter. The 17-year-old has a lean athletic build.
He has a mature approach at the plate and understands the strike zone very well. Cappe also has power to all fields.
On the defense, he has great feet and a strong arm. My sources tell me that the Marlins are the favorites to sign the young Cuban for the sum of 3.5 million dollars.