Yankees Lose Venezuelan Prospect as 95 MPH Teen Pitcher Backs Out: Report
Summary
The New York Yankees have faced setbacks as several young international baseball prospects have canceled their agreements with the team. Recent events include a Venezuelan pitcher and two Dominican Republic players choosing other teams. These changes have raised concerns about the Yankees’ international player development.Key Facts
- The Yankees recently did not renew the contract of Donny Rowland, their international scouting director since 2010.
- The team has lost multiple teenage prospects who decided not to sign with them.
- Wandy Asigen, a top prospect from the Dominican Republic, signed with the New York Mets instead of the Yankees.
- Mairon De La Rosa, another Dominican prospect, canceled his deal with the Yankees and signed with the Seattle Mariners.
- Yeison Frontado, a pitcher from Venezuela, backed out of a preliminary deal with the Yankees.
- Yeison Frontado can throw above 95 mph, even though he is only 16 years old.
- The Yankees promoted Mario Garza to lead international scouting, but they still face challenges with retaining prospects.
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