Beyond the Top 50: Exciting International Signings to Watch in 2025
The 2025 international signing period is heating up, with teams actively pursuing top talent from around the globe. While the top 50 prospects have already garnered significant attention, several other intriguing players are emerging as names to watch. These young athletes bring diverse skill sets, unique backgrounds, and immense potential to the forefront of baseball.
Two-Way Phenom and Historic Firsts
One standout player is Shotaro Morii, a two-way talent signed by the Oakland athletics. Morii, who possesses both a powerful bat (45 high school homers) and a fastball reaching 95 mph, presents a captivating prospect for A’s fans. The organization is committed to nurturing his abilities in both hitting and pitching.
Joseph Deng,signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers,makes history as the first player from South Sudan to sign a professional baseball contract.The 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher has already been clocked at 95 mph and represents a momentous breakthrough for baseball in the region.
Family Legacy and Global Talent
Hansel Ramirez, son of 2006 NL rookie of the Year Hanley Ramirez, has joined the Texas Rangers. Possessing a similar uppercut swing, Hansel is already showing promise with his bat, exhibiting patience and power beyond his 17 years. On a global note, the Pittsburgh Pirates inked Armstrong Muhoozi from Uganda, the second position player from the East African nation to sign a pro deal. This demonstrates the team’s commitment to scouting talent across diverse markets.
The Kansas City Royals have signed twin brothers Luis Ramón King (outfielder) and Luis Stiven King (infielder). Trained by former MLB outfielder alex Sánchez, the twins bring athleticism and potential to the Royals organization.
Unstoppable arm and Rising Stars
Raudy Reyes, signed by the Atlanta Braves, boasts a blazing fastball that reached 102 mph at just 16 years old. His incredible arm strength has attracted attention from scouts and fans alike, and the Braves have invested heavily in his growth.
Meanwhile,Robinson Smith,an Australian pitcher,follows in the footsteps of Travis Bazzana,the first overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Smith’s background adds an exciting international dimension to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Joining the Rangers as well is Alex rodriguez, a 16-year-old switch-hitting outfielder from Cuba. His participation in the 2019 Baseball World Cup as part of cuba’s U12 national team foreshadows his talent and potential.