Written in SPORTS the 2021/6/22 · 13:39 hs
The mexican pitcher Manuel Castro, prospect of the Puebla parakeets, this afternoon signed a contract with the San Diego Padres. The 19-year-old will continue his training process as a player in the branches of the franchise of the Major League Baseball (MLB).
“I feel very happy and proud, I am physically and mentally prepared to continue. I had to go through many stages, my next goal is to get there, work and support myself. Thanks to the Pericos for the opportunity and to the Parents for opening the doors to me, ”Castro acknowledged.
The native of Guasave, Sinaloa, throws a fastball higher than 92 miles per hour. Likewise, the change and the slider complete their repertoire. Driven by two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom, he will seek to climb the junior ranks to reach the best baseball of the world.
“We are very excited about the signing, for us he is a guy who plans to be a starting pitcher in the future. We followed him for a couple of years; We visited Puebla and we saw many qualities in him ”, he mentioned Emmanuel rangel, scout of the Padres.
Manuel Castro will join Tijuana’s Victor Lizárraga –expitcher from the Pacific Baseball Academy, who signed in March — as San Diego’s second Mexican signing in 2021. Adrián “El Titán” González played for the team for five seasons (2006-2010).
“We trust that you can reach Big leagues In a few years, he is going to feel very comfortable in the club. It is an organization that currently competes in Las Mayores. He is the first boy we recruited from this ninth, but he will not be the last ”, sentenced the scout.
By Emilio Pineres
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