Pirates Sign 6-Foot-7, 165-Pound Teenage Right-Handed Pitcher
Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher named Mervin Maiz from Venezuela. Maiz is notable for his height of 6-foot-7 and weight of 165 pounds, making him unusually tall and light for a pitcher. His signing is part of the Pirates' effort to deepen their pitching lineup.Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher named Mervin Maiz from Venezuela.
- Maiz is 6-foot-7 tall and weighs 165 pounds.
- His height would place him among the top 20 tallest pitchers in Major League Baseball.
- Maiz's weight gives him a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.6, which is close to underweight.
- The Pirates finalized his contract before the international signing period began on Jan. 15.
- During the international signing period, the Pirates signed 23 prospects, using their full $6.9 million bonus pool.
- Maiz likely signed for a bonus under $10,000, as these amounts do not count against the allocated bonus pool.
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