MLB Prospects

In a picture taken on November 20, 2011, Pacific League champions Softbank Hawks (first row L-R) manager Koji Akiyama, owner Masayoshi Son and chairman Sadaharu Oh smile with their players as they hold a large pennant to celebrate victory of the Japan Series professional baseball championship in Fukuoka, western Japan. The Hawks defeated Central League champion Chunichi Dragons 3-0 and clinched the Japan Series title 4-3. AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS (Photo by JIJI PRESS / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo credit should read JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Kenta Hagiwara: Building SoftBank’s dynasty with lots of Cuban talent

Minor League Baseball: Some teams face potential of extinction

Minor Leagues: Postponed Season to Have Heavy Impact on Players

Colorado Rockies to sign Cuban prospect Dyan Yamel Jorge

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 14: Dayan Viciedo #24 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of play on September 14, 2014 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

International Prospects: the golden era for Cubans in the NPB

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 07: Yoelkis Cespedes #16 of Cuba hits a double in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool B Game One between Cuba and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

International Prospects: Yoelkis Céspedes to declare free agency on March 18

Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Top 50 Prospects from 2010: Where Are They Now?

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Los Angeles Angels Infield Jose Miguel Fernandez (20) doubles down the line in the 2nd inning during a MLB game between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels on September 14, 2018 at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joshua Lavallee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB Players: high expectations for former ballplayers in Asian circuits

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Henry Urrutia #51 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on before a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

A few former MLB players making an impact in the Mexican League

A Cuban fan waves the Cuban flag during the historic baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cuban national team at LatinoAmericano Stadium in Havana, Cuba 28 March, 1999. The Baltimore Orioles won the contest in 3-2 in eleven innings. AFP PHOTO/Adalberto ROQUE (Photo by Adalberto ROQUE / AFP) (Photo by ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images)

International Prospects: Top 5 Cuban players for July 2

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: The game ball is left on the mound prior to Game One of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

International Prospect Oscar Luis Colás denies signing deal with SoftBank

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 27: A small Cuba flag flies on top of the Dodger dugout during an MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 27 2017 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

‘Cuban Ohtani’ put on restricted list in Nippon League

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 18: Cuban flag is seen during a demonstration by Venezuelans against foreign intervention under the slogan #VenezuelaQuierePaz (Venezuela Wants Peace) at United States Embassy on February 18, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Franco Fasuli/Getty Images)

International Prospects: Yiddi Cappe, the next great Cuban shortstop

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 12: Alfredo Despaigne #54 of Cuba celebrates after hitting a homer on a line drive to left center field in the second inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool E Game One between Cuba and Israel at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

International Prospects: Alfredo Despaigne, the Horse of Horses

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 07: Yoelkis Cespedes #16 of Cuba hits a double in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool B Game One between Cuba and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Yoelkis Cespedes: A player on the rise

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 18: Cuban flag is seen during a demonstration by Venezuelans against foreign intervention under the slogan #VenezuelaQuierePaz (Venezuela Wants Peace) at United States Embassy on February 18, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Franco Fasuli/Getty Images)

Houston Astros reportedly set to sign highly touted Pedro Leon

HAVANA, CUBA - MAY 09: The Cuban flag flies in the outfield as kids play baseball on May 09, 2015 in the Alamar subarb of Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

International Prospects: The forgotten Sergio Barthelemy

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: Pitcher Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 31, 2015 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Bartolo Colon officially attempting a comeback… in Mexico

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 21, 2019 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

My Top 25 Cuban Prospects

A Cuban fan waves the Cuban flag during the historic baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cuban national team at LatinoAmericano Stadium in Havana, Cuba 28 March, 1999. The Baltimore Orioles won the contest in 3-2 in eleven innings. AFP PHOTO/Adalberto ROQUE (Photo by Adalberto ROQUE / AFP) (Photo by ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images)

International Prospect Óscar Luis Colás – the Cuban Ohtani

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 12: Frederich Cepeda #24 of Cuba reacts after lining out to center in the 1st inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool E Game One between Cuba and Israel at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Frederich Cepeda: The best hitter the Majors never saw

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: People mourn for former NBA star Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, near Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Nine people have been confirmed dead in the crash, among them Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

OCC coach John Altobelli passes away in the helicopter crash

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Los Angeles Angels Infield Jose Miguel Fernandez (20) doubles down the line in the 2nd inning during a MLB game between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels on September 14, 2018 at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joshua Lavallee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Jose Miguel Fernandez to remain in Korea

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 11: Designated hitter Kim Jaehwan #32 of South Korea celebrates hitting a three-run homer in the bottom of 1st inning during the WBSC Premier 12 Super Round game between South Korea and USA at the Tokyo Dome on November 11, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

Jae-Hwan Kim remains unsigned, will return to KBO

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 27: A small Cuba flag flies on top of the Dodger dugout during an MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 27 2017 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oscar Colas defects from Cuba, looking to be next Shohei Ohtani

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 9: Ryosuke Kikuchi #4 of Team Japan throws to first base for the out during Game 1 of the Japan All-Star Series game against the MLB All-Stars at the Tokyo Dome on Friday, November 9, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Yuki Taguchi/MLB via Getty Images)

Ryosuke Kikuchi ends his dream of playing in majors

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 23: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 23, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies top ten prospects for 2020

AMARILLO, TEXAS - AUGUST 02: Pitcher MacKenzie Gore #13 of the Amarillo Sod Poodles walks off the mound between innings against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at HODGETOWN Stadium on August 02, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres top ten prospects for 2020