The young Cuban shortstop Jonathan Morenoonly 18 years old, signed a contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and secured a bonus of $100,000.
The journalist Francys Romero has on his social networks reports that Moreno, one of the most promising talents of the new generation of Cuban baseball players, caught the attention of numerous MLB scouts during the U18 World Cup. He stood out for one Premium level defense with Gold Glove potential, as well as an offensive profile that suggests he could become a high-average hitter.
According to the agency Latin Press
The Fukuoka organization, one of the most successful and structured in Japanese baseball, is betting on the potential of the Cuban shortstop and his long-term development within its training system.
Moreno’s company confirms Japanese baseball’s growing interest in the island’s young talent, particularly at key defensive positions such as shortstop.
