New York yankees Sign Mexican Pitching Prospect Fredy Peñuelas
PUEBLA,Mexico – The New York Yankees have signed 17-year-old Mexican pitching prospect Fredy Peñuelas,adding to their international talent pool. The signing took place Friday, April 25, at Estadio Hermanos Serdán, home of the Pericos de Puebla.
Guasave Native joins Yankees Organization
Peñuelas, a native of San Rafael, Guasave, began playing baseball at age four. According to reports, former professional pitcher Cecilio Garibaldi recognized Peñuelas’ potential in December 2022 and signed him to the Pericos de Puebla.Now, nearly three years later, that potential has led to a contract with the New York Yankees.
Family and Fellow prospects Present at Signing
Peñuelas was accompanied by his parents at the signing event. Also present where fellow young prospects Diego Carrillo, from Puebla, and Alexis González, from Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Yankees scout lee Sigman stated that he had been following these players for some time and, after thorough evaluation, the organization decided to sign them.
Future plans for Peñuelas
while Peñuelas does not currently have a team in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (Mexican Pacific League), he is expected to be a strong candidate for the Algodoneros de Guasave in the upcoming draft. The Yankees organization plans to continue scouting in Mexico, with expectations of additional signings in the near future.
Beyond Peñuelas, what other young Mexican prospects are the Yankees currently evaluating?
New York Yankees Sign Mexican Pitching Prospect Fredy Peñuelas: Q&A
Following the news that the New York Yankees signed 17-year-old Mexican pitching prospect Fredy Peñuelas, here’s a rapid Q&A to keep you in the know:
Q&A
Q: Where and when did the signing take place?
A: The signing happened on Friday, April 25th, at Estadio Hermanos serdán in Puebla, Mexico, home of the Pericos de Puebla.
Q: Who is Fredy Peñuelas?
A: He’s a 17-year-old pitching prospect from San Rafael, Guasave, Mexico, who was signed by the New York Yankees.he started playing baseball at age four.
Q: How did the Yankees discover him?
A: Yankees scout Lee Sigman, along with the organization, had been following Peñuelas and other young prospects like Diego carrillo and Alexis González for a while. After a thorough evaluation, they decided to sign him.
Q: What’s his connection to the pericos de Puebla?
A: Previously,Peñuelas was signed to the Pericos de Puebla. Former professional pitcher cecilio Garibaldi recognized Peñuelas’ potential in December 2022 and signed him.
Q: What are Peñuelas’ future plans?
A: He is expected to be a strong candidate for the Algodoneros de Guasave in the upcoming draft. This is a team in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (Mexican pacific League).
Q: What does this signing mean for the Yankees?
A: This signing adds to the Yankees’ international talent pool. the organization plans to continue scouting in Mexico, with expectations of additional signings in the near future.
Q: What other players were present at the signing?
A: Fellow young prospects Diego Carrillo (from Puebla) and Alexis González (from Los Mochis, Sinaloa) were reportedly present.
Q: what does this mean for the Yankees’ scouting in Mexico?
A: The Yankees are investing in Mexican baseball, with the expectation of additional signings and scouting in Mexico.
stay tuned for more updates as Peñuelas begins his journey with the Yankees!
