Colorado Rockies: Dyan Yamel Jorge, a young Alexei Ramirez

Today, we catch up with a promising international prospect, a shortstop out of Havana, Cuba, and a potential member of the Colorado Rockies Dyan Yamel Jorge.

Havana native Dyan Yamel Jorge is going to sign with the Colorado Rockies in the next international signing of 2021 for 2.8 million. The young shortstop is represented by Magnus Sports and as of today is training in the Dominican Republic.

He projects as a plus fielder and a future gold glove. Due to his body type, he has been compared to ex-White Sox star Alexei Ramirez. The talented infielder runs a 6.3 in the 60-yard dash and has an impressive physique for his age.

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Jorge who is 16 years of age was the starting shortstop for Cuba in the 2018 Sub15 World Championships in Panama. During that tournament, he hit .269 and was a key cog for the Cuban squad’s offense also knocking in three runs.

The young Cuban is one of the most sought after prospects for this July 2nd, although he won’t sign until the next signing period. MLB.COM ranks the infielder 18th amongst the top 30 international prospects.

How have you kept in shape during the stoppage in play?

It has been very difficult to stay in shape, but I have kept training and taking all the possible precautions of course. I have been working hard and preparing myself for the next level which is a notch above from where I was.

You have been compared Alexei Ramirez, give me your opinion about that comparison?

It gives me great pride that I’m being compared to such a great player, one that I’ve watched the trajectory of his career since I was a child. I want to follow his example and make my way to the big leagues.

When you make your debut in the minors, what is your goal?

My goal is to start out of the gate fast and keep advancing through the minors and eventually make it to “The Show”.

At what level will you commence your career?

They are telling me that I might come stateside to start my pro career and I’m also cognizant that I will be facing stiff competition in my first season. I know that I will be facing the toughest pitching I’ve ever faced, for that reason, I’m preparing rigorously.

You can play various positions, what position will you play at the next level?

I can basically play every position in the infield, but as of right now I will primarily be a shortstop when I do commence my pro career.

Is there any player you admire Cuban or other?

I admire Alexei Ramirez because of our similarities, but I also admire Francisco Lindor because of his immense talent.