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With tears in his eyes, the 17-year-old pitcher from Veracruz said he was grateful for this opportunity and addressed his family for always supporting him.
The baseball player, who is originally from the community of La Mariposa, in the municipality of Manlio Fabio Altamirano (Purga), also expressed his gratitude to the manager Mario Mendoza, for the trust placed in him.
The event was presided over by the leaders of the Prospects of the South Academy, Ysrael Rergis and former baseball player Francisco “Franckie” Rivera, while for the Brewers was the scout in Mexico Mario Mendoza, as well as Alfredo Peña sports director of the Copa Veracruz contest.
The signing of Erick Pardo was registered on the first day of international signings of Minor Leagues for this year, said event was held in a renowned restaurant located in the Costa de Oro Fraccionamiento, in the municipality of Boca del Río.
“We have worked hard and we have really wanted to, he is a very disciplined boy, he is talented and has worked to excel and I am proud to be sitting here by his side in this very special moment for Eric”
For his part, the Scout in Mexico of the Milwaukee Brewers Mario Mendoza, congratulated the Prospects of the South Academy,
“We know how they work, their work ethic and above all because they offer the opportunity to combine studies with baseball in their members”
Erick Prado finally thanked family, friends and the people of the Southern Prospects Academy for the work they did, so that he had the opportunity to join the major league organization.
It was reported that he will soon report to the Dominican Republic branch, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Complex.
