2019 July 2 International Signing Rumors

[82brewcrew82]

So, pretty much, we singed Venezuela.

 

If you sign the entire country, you won’t miss out on any top prospects from there!

Sound strategy if you ask me.

[JDBrewCrew]

Baseball America added Blayberg Diaz, c, Venezuela, to the Brewers update signing list as of this morning.

[monkeyman343434]

Seems as though the international scouting department must have found a market deficiency in Venezuela? Pretty incredible looking at that signing list and seeing basically all Venezuela. The Venezuelan MLB player list is pretty incredible though, so not a bad route to take.

[And That]

Teams have pulled a lot of scouting resources out of Venezuela due to the country's political instability. There are almost no non-native scouts in Venezuela at the moment. Perhaps the Brewers thought it was a market inefficiency if most teams were unwilling to spend as much time scouting there, to double down on scouting there for themselves?

[OnTheBlack]

Teams have pulled a lot of scouting resources out of Venezuela due to the country's political instability. There are almost no non-native scouts in Venezuela at the moment. Perhaps the Brewers thought it was a market inefficiency if most teams were unwilling to spend as much time scouting there, to double down on scouting there for themselves?

 

 

Makes sense.

[Eye Black]

Based on the Baseball America signing tracker (as of 7/6/19) below are the number of Venezuelan players signed by each team. The Brewers are tied with the Giants for the most players from Venezuela signed to date.

 

12 - Brewers, Giants

11 - Red Sox, Indians, Blue Jays

8 - Diamondbacks, Orioles, Cardinals

7 - Angels, Dodgers

6 - Mets, A’s, Phillies

5 - Marlins, Padres, Rays

4 - Rockies, Tigers, Pirates, Mariners

3 - Astros, Yankees, Rangers, Nationals

2 - Cubs, Royals

1 - White Sox, Twins

0 - Braves, Reds

[And That]

Brewers have signed Jamal Zalm, an infielder out of Curacao.

 

[JDBrewCrew]

Milwaukee Brewers

Verified account

@Brewers

1h1 hour ago

#Brewers 2019 International signees Luis Medina and Hedbert Perez volunteered at Sojourner Family Peace Center today as one of their first activities as a part of the Crew! #ThisIsMyCrew

[JDBrewCrew]

The Brewers have also, according to sources, agrees to deal with Hedbert Perez (Venezuela, $700,000), Jheremy Vargas (Venezuela, $650,000), Alexander Perez (Venezuela, $600,000) and Beyker Pastran (Venezuela, $300,000).

[homer]

It seems so weird that they sign a 16 year old for $1.3 million, more than Hader and Woodruff are making combined this year.

 

Nothing against Medina. He deserves whatever he can get. It's just odd, to me.

 

Yeah I mean I could see an enterprising 15 year old from, say, Florida move to the Dominican just to avoid the draft.

[JDBrewCrew]

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Miguel Briceno to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Deivid Alvis to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Eduarh Colina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Miguel Segura to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Alexander Perez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Michael Perdomo to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Mendy Ferreira to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RF Enmanuel Feliz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Stiven Cruz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Luis Medina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Jose Caballero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Luis Watter to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jamal Zalm to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Alberto Ciprian to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Blayberg Diaz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Brenny Escanio to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Jose Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Mauro Garcia to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Beyker Pastran to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Diego Larez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Jeferson Quero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jheremy Vargas to a minor league contract.

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Wow. They are going to need another team for all these players.

[homer]

Read somewhere today that MLB wants to implement an international draft as early as next year.

[Jenkins5]

International draft is difficult. I just don’t see how they give teams picks. Can’t go by record. That would cause tanking to be way to valuable. They essentially get the best domestic & international player. Do you go best to worse record? That doesn’t seem right. Do you have a lottery?

 

The slot bonus system for signing have helped keep the large market teams from buying all the top guys and made it more competitive all around. Would an international draft really make a big difference now?

[madbad2000]

I think an International Draft is a necessity. Why not just have 1 draft? If its split, I could see the Innternational side being a lottery for non playoff teams. Even odds. Then add the playoff teams as they lose each round ased on lowest winning percentage.

[brewmann04]

The brewers seemed to target position players with these signings.

[Smichaelis9]

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Miguel Briceno to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Deivid Alvis to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Eduarh Colina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Miguel Segura to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Alexander Perez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Michael Perdomo to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Mendy Ferreira to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RF Enmanuel Feliz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Stiven Cruz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Luis Medina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Jose Caballero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Luis Watter to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jamal Zalm to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Alberto Ciprian to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Blayberg Diaz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Brenny Escanio to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Jose Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Mauro Garcia to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Beyker Pastran to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Diego Larez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Jeferson Quero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jheremy Vargas to a minor league contract.

Quero was specifically mentioned along with the two main signings (Medina and Hedbert Perez) by Matt Arnold on the latest "Brewers on Tap" podcast with Lane Grindle. So I searched his name on Twitter and found video of him[url/https://twitter.com/Rommel_sportpma/status/636667855488942084] hitting a go ahead home run[/url] against Japan for Venezuela in the Little League World Series a few years ago, which I thought was pretty cool. In the tweet it's spelled with two f's but I googled it and it's definitely him.

 

Anyway, Arnold said they have been really impressed by his ability behind the plate and his strength. He also said that at their camps it would be 110 degrees and they'd be trying to get him out for rest and that Quero wanted no part of that. Arnold sounded excited about all of his tools (didn't mention speed, but he's a catcher). Definitely somebody I'll be watching, I always love hearing about a guy with potential who didn't get one of the big reported bonuses.

[Smichaelis9]

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Miguel Briceno to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Deivid Alvis to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Eduarh Colina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Miguel Segura to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Alexander Perez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Michael Perdomo to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Mendy Ferreira to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RF Enmanuel Feliz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Stiven Cruz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Luis Medina to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Jose Caballero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Luis Watter to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jamal Zalm to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent IF Alberto Ciprian to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Blayberg Diaz to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Brenny Escanio to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Jose Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Mauro Garcia to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Beyker Pastran to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Diego Larez to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Jeferson Quero to a minor league contract.

7/2/19 Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent SS Jheremy Vargas to a minor league contract.

Quero was specifically mentioned along with the two main signings (Medina and Hedbert Perez) by Matt Arnold on the latest "Brewers on Tap" podcast with Lane Grindle. So I searched his name on Twitter and found video of him hitting a go ahead home run against Japan for Venezuela in the Little League World Series a few years ago, which I thought was pretty cool. In the tweet it's spelled with two f's but I googled it and it's definitely him.

 

Anyway, Arnold said they have been really impressed by his ability behind the plate and his strength. He also said that at their camps it would be 110 degrees and they'd be trying to get him out for rest and that Quero wanted no part of that. Arnold sounded excited about all of his tools (didn't mention speed, but he's a catcher). Definitely somebody I'll be watching, I always love hearing about a guy with potential who didn't get one of the big reported bonuses.

[JDBrewCrew]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-20-mlb-international-reviews-milwaukee-brewers/

 

Here is BA's review. If anyone wants to share tid bits, thanks.

 

Ben Badler

@BenBadler

·

2h

The Milwaukee Brewers signed one of my favorite international prospects this year.

 

Here's scouting reports on their class, with 15 player reports and 11 videos of their top signs:

[Smichaelis9]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-20-mlb-international-reviews-milwaukee-brewers/

 

Here is BA's review. If anyone wants to share tid bits, thanks.

 

Ben Badler

@BenBadler

·

2h

The Milwaukee Brewers signed one of my favorite international prospects this year.

 

Here's scouting reports on their class, with 15 player reports and 11 videos of their top signs:

I'm never really sure exactly how much to share from a paid site, but I'll do my best to summarize it and include some of the quotes, but most of the parts in the quotes will be paraphrased or cut up into smaller parts of the full quote.

 

Hedpert Perez: (This one is really exciting so I'm basically including everything written about him)

One of the elite talents from the 2019 class, with an exciting combination of athleticism, tools and advanced baseball skills on both sides of the ball for 16... Perez is one of the best hitters in the 2019 class and projects to stay at a premium position... Compact, efficient swing from the left side, a high-contact hitter who barrels balls to all fields... Controls the strike zone well, laying off close pitches and working himself into favorable counts, with a chance to develop into a plus hitter.

 

At least 55 raw power... and it should be consistently plus or better power in the future. Approach and contact frequency should allow it to be power that he taps into in game... At least plus speed... Excellent athlete who should be able to maintain speed, which plays up in center field because of his instincts. Reads balls well off the bat, accelerates quickly and takes sharp routes with good body control and closing speed. A potential above average defensive center fielder with a plus arm. Perez is also a fluent English speaker who draws praise for his confidence and leadership skills.

So yeah... That's a really fun write up. About as excited as I've ever been for an international signing.

Luis Medina: (Got the biggest bonus for this Brewers Class)

Big frame (6'2 and 170 pounds) and some of the biggest raw power in the 2019 class. At least plus raw power and shows flashes of 70 raw power. Loose, lefty swing, using hands well with solid strike zone judgment for his age.

 

Can get pull happy, leading to some swing and miss. But, his hands/awareness are still good enough at times to connect. Staying through the ball is something he will need to improve. Average runner, has good defensive instincts in center, but range likely leads to career in the corners. 55 arm would allow him to play right.

Jeferson Quero (another super intriguing write up)

Emerged as one of the most promising catcher prospects in the 2019 class. Stands out behind the plate as well as in the box. Blocking and receiving techniques are advanced for his age. Quick, athletic behind the plate. Has had in-game pop times in the low 1.9's.

 

Intelligence and leadership also earn high marks. He has a combination of contact and impact, with a low swing-and-miss rate to go with big power. Good approach for his age, natural ability to drive the ball the other way. Hard contact all over the field, with the ability to go deep from left-center to left already. Projects to have plus power.

I'll get a little less in depth now...

Jheremy Vargas and Alexander Perez (two 16 year old shortstops)

Vargas has consistently hit well in games. Potential high on-base threat who makes a lot of contact and has sharp strike zone discipline. Line drive hitter with gap power. Has some room to develop a little home run power. Chance to stick at short with secure hands, good awareness and solid-average arm.

Perez hit well in games in Venezuela. Expands zone at times, but generally solid approach. Makes a lot of contact, good plate coverage. Power has shown flashes as he's gotten stronger. Good chance to stay at short with a solid-average arm and good athleticism.

Alberto Ciprian

Third baseman. Above average raw power is calling card, with combination of strength and explosive hand speed. Already driving balls out to the opposite field in BP. Solid plate patience, but power is ahead of overall hitting ability. Swing can be choppy at times, has tried lowering hands to help be more direct to the ball. Above average arm, needs to improve footwork and slow game down to stick at third.

Beyker Pastran and Jose Caballero (two more Venezuelan SS's)

Pastran is a versatile player without one plus tool. Does a lot of things well, with a chance for average or near average tools across the board. Plays all around the diamond (infield and outfield) with a 55 arm and 45 speed.

Caballero is a slick fielder. Lacks the physical strength of peers, but is smooth and fluid at shortstop, light on his feet with quick hands. Solid-average runner with at least an average arm. A smart player, he also impressed the Brewers with his swing mechanics and bat to ball skills. Does not project for much power.

Eduarh Colina

Tooled up outfielder with less information because he has had passport issues and couldn't get to the DR. An aggressive right handed hitter, his raw power, speed and arm strength have all earned above-average grades.

Jose Gonzalez

17 year old who moved to center field after signing with Milwaukee. Has plus speed and a plus arm. Generally performed well in games, he's an aggressive hitter with a fast bat and line-drive approach with some gap power.

Mauro Garcia

17 year old switch-hitting shortstop. Solid contact skills and doubles power. Below average runner and an average arm. Likely moves from shortstop.

Jesus Garcia

Catcher with a strong, compact body, good arm and the tools to stick behind the plate. Needs to iron out his swing however.

Sleepers:

Blayberg Diaz

Catcher was a lower dollar signing who has trended up. Offensive minded but has made significat progress with catch and throw skills since signing.

Luis Watter

Small infielder/outfielder who is tooled up. 80 runner, with a 60 arm. Slap and dash approach at the plate from the right side.

Yujanyer Herrera

One of the youngest players in the class, but has already reached 93 MPH and has more projection remaining at 6/3, 170 pounds. Also has a good feel for a changeup.

I probably inlcuded more than I should have, but once I started going through it I got excited haha

[CheezWizHed]

I'm never really sure exactly how much to share from a paid site, but I'll do my best to summarize it and include some of the quotes, but most of the parts in the quotes will be paraphrased or cut up into smaller parts of the full quote.

 

Paraphrases and summaries are best. Large cut-n-paste quotes are a no-no. Thanks for summarizing it.

[mattyo]

There has been a few more BA articles on Hedbert Perez including (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/16-potential-powerspeed-threats-from-the-2019-international-prospect-class/). Anyone got a summary? Would love to hear more about this guy - sounds like he is very highly regarded

[Eye Black]

There has been a few more BA articles on Hedbert Perez including (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/16-potential-powerspeed-threats-from-the-2019-international-prospect-class/). Anyone got a summary? Would love to hear more about this guy - sounds like he is very highly regarded

 

It says he has developed into one of the most complete players in the 2019 international signing class. Refers to him as a high-contact hitter with at least solid-average raw power which they project should grow into a plus tool soon. Also acknowledges that he is at least a plus runner who accelerates quickly in both the outfield and on the basepaths.

 

The article includes a little over 1-minute video of Hedbert Perez hitting (both in-game and BP) as well as throwing from RF to 3B and home (both practice and in-game). He has quickly become one of the projected stars from this past year’s signing class.

[mattyo]

There has been a few more BA articles on Hedbert Perez including (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/16-potential-powerspeed-threats-from-the-2019-international-prospect-class/). Anyone got a summary? Would love to hear more about this guy - sounds like he is very highly regarded

 

It says he has developed into one of the most complete players in the 2019 international signing class. Refers to him as a high-contact hitter with at least solid-average raw power which they project should grow into a plus tool soon. Also acknowledges that he is at least a plus runner who accelerates quickly in both the outfield and on the basepaths.

 

The article includes a little over 1-minute video of Hedbert Perez hitting (both in-game and BP) as well as throwing from RF to 3B and home (both practice and in-game). He has quickly become one of the projected stars from this past year’s signing class.

 

Appreciate it. I'm salivating.

[Madhawk23]

There has been a few more BA articles on Hedbert Perez including (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/16-potential-powerspeed-threats-from-the-2019-international-prospect-class/). Anyone got a summary? Would love to hear more about this guy - sounds like he is very highly regarded

 

It says he has developed into one of the most complete players in the 2019 international signing class. Refers to him as a high-contact hitter with at least solid-average raw power which they project should grow into a plus tool soon. Also acknowledges that he is at least a plus runner who accelerates quickly in both the outfield and on the basepaths.

 

The article includes a little over 1-minute video of Hedbert Perez hitting (both in-game and BP) as well as throwing from RF to 3B and home (both practice and in-game). He has quickly become one of the projected stars from this past year’s signing class.

 

Man....did we ever need news like this! Obviously, we have no idea yet if this kid will actually pan out, but at least we have a kid that many seem to be really high on. I'm guessing this kid will be playing in the DSL this year, correct? So, we most likely won't see him state-side until 2021 at the earliest? Going to have to be patient I guess, but let's hope he's one of those Dominican kids that is so good that he forces the Brewers to fast track him to some degree.