Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed a 17-year-old shortstop prospect from Panama named Adrian Del Cid. This signing occurred on the first day of Major League Baseball's international signing period. Del Cid received a $250,000 contract that includes money for his college education.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers signed Adrian Del Cid, a young shortstop from Panama.
- Del Cid's contract includes $250,000, with $100,000 allocated for his college education.
- He is known for being a switch-hitter, meaning he can bat from both sides of the plate.
- Del Cid showed strong skills, such as running the 40-yard dash in 6.6 seconds.
- On the same day, the Dodgers signed other top international prospects, Rubel Arias and Ezequiel Melbourne.
- Arias received a $1 million bonus, and Melbourne got $750,000.
- The Dodgers signed a total of 22 prospects on the first day of the signing period.
- The Dodgers are recognized for having one of the best farm systems in baseball, replenished annually through international scouting.
