![]() ![]() He lives in Caracas, Venezuela, but traveled west to Cartagena, Colombia, to meet with the Tigers and sign his contract. The Tigers, dreaming on a power-hitting shortstop, signed Osorio for a $2.2 million bonus. On Saturday, the approach was no different. MVP AT AGE 19: Tigers prospect Manuel Sequera, Florida Complex League MVP, felt ‘confident’ in 2021 The same is true for other top-ranked international prospects in the Tigers’ farm system: Cristian Santana ($2.95 million bonus in 2021), Abel Bastidas ($1.175 million in 2021), Roberto Campos ($2.85 million in 2019), Jose De La Cruz ($1.8 million in 2018) and Adinso Reyes ($1.45 million in 2018).Īlthough the Tigers don’t have a strong track record internationally, they’ve recently been signing higher-ranked players.ĬLAYTON CAMPBELL: Tigers prospect plans to be first New Zealand-born player in MLB “My bat is going to be special,” Osorio said Saturday, a few hours after signing with the Tigers for a $2.2 million bonus as the international signing period began. “I want to hit for a lot of contact and a lot of power.”īut players from the international market are the toughest to predict.įor Osorio, who turns 17 in late March, it’s all about upside. His athleticism and above-average arm strength could keep him at shortstop for the long haul. The 16-year-old Venezuelan has power potential because of his bat speed. ![]() Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Osorio is considered one of the most advanced players in his international class, and one scout says he’s the best among his position group. ![]()
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