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Valdez (6’0 161) signed for $175K out of Venezuela. Nice bat path.

I’m surprised this story hasn’t broken through more in the sports world. The best cricket player in the world might be a chunky 15 year old. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better set of hands, baseball or otherwise. www.economist.com/culture/2026...

Video of Valle (from late 2025):

Was Vitello asked about this last night? Don’t think I’ve seen that before, a manager not indicating which arm he wanted out of the pen.

Luis Hernández hit a grand slam HR for his first hit of the ACL season, in Giants org debut. Came on a 93 mph 2-0 FB. Tied the game in the 9th inning.

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At the San Jose Giants game. No Level or Barajas :( Maldonado hit a bomb already.

There is a guy doing the Johnny Cueto in the Pakistan Super League.

Santana started pitching less than a year ago, after being unable to sign as a speedy SS. FB 89-90.

Video of Padron (Oct 2025):

Gomez represented Panama in the U-18 Baseball World Cup in the fall: 3.1IP 1K/5BB. In the Panamanian Youth League for Panama Oeste (2026): 10IP 16K/5BB FB 85-87 with a big CB.

Rivero trains at Cardenales Academy in Venezuela. He has a recorded batted ball at 104 EV from a Nov showcase.

Final Luis Hernandez hacks before he officially signs with Giants on Thursday. I’ve been watching Hernandez videos for a few years now. He has always had that bat path, but can start seeing some noticeable gains in bat speed over the past 6 months.

This double by Hernandez, that Matos couldn’t get to, had a 70% catch probability, per Statcast:

SS Josuar Gonzalez hit one out to the opposite field in Bridge League play. Pitcher and catcher seemed a bit surprised it went out. Per BA, he also had an inside the park HR in this game.