Phillies Reach Pre-Agreement With 11-Year-Old Shortstop
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a preliminary agreement with an 11-year-old Venezuelan shortstop named David Basabe for a $1.8 million signing bonus. This makes Basabe the youngest player ever to make a pre-agreement with a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The agreement is not official, and it is uncertain if Basabe will eventually sign with the Phillies.Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies have made a pre-agreement with an 11-year-old player.
- The player's name is David Basabe, and he is from Venezuela.
- Basabe will receive a $1.8 million signing bonus.
- He is the youngest person to make such an agreement with an MLB team.
- Basabe is not yet eligible for official international free agency.
- There is no guarantee that he will eventually sign with the Phillies.
- Deals like this can change, as young international players sometimes switch teams.
- Basabe has more years ahead to develop before he can join the MLB officially.
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