International Notes Vol. II (No. 4, May)
Top prospects from South Korea, Czech Republic and Cuba, take their first steps into the system
As our International Notes section approaches the 18-month mark, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has read, commented on, and shared the column. It is probably the only monthly international baseball section in the media today, and more than a joy, it continues to be a challenge to keep improving with every edition.
In last April’s edition, I discussed several key storylines surrounding the current 2025-2026 international period and today we’ll revisit some of those topics.
We’ll also take a look at several young players who participated in the MLB Showcase in Barcelona. A number of international directors and high-ranking personnel from different MLB departments attended the event, and today we’ll see how some of those European players have already secured agreements with MLB organizations.
Meanwhile, a Cuban prospect recently arrived in the Dominican Republic — perhaps the best player in the current 19-20 age group available during this international period. We’ll break down who he is and what makes him such an intriguing talent in this market.
Let’s get started.
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Gabriel López - Editor