Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 22-year-old Giaconino Lasaracina, a Venezuelan-born player on Team Italy's roster for the World Baseball Classic. Lasaracina played in Italy's Serie A and has demonstrated strong skills, making this his first contract with a major league team.
Key Facts
- Giaconino Lasaracina is a 22-year-old infielder born in Venezuela.
- He is part of Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic.
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed Lasaracina before Italy's first game in the tournament.
- He played first base, third base, and catcher in Italy's Serie A from 2022 to 2024.
- Lasaracina had a batting average of .374 in 91 games in Serie A.
- His signing with the Blue Jays marks his first major league contract.
- Although signed, it's expected to take a few years before he might play at the major league level.
