2025 International signings thread

[caulfield12]

1 hour ago, Lukakke Appling said:

Must have been a substantial deal. I wonder who/why?

#2 prospect/SS/$3.6 million bonus

Wandy Asigen

Because the Yankees don't have a long term Directir of Intl Scouting hired yet and prospects are being convinced their deals with NY might fall through...so going for sure things.

 

2026 international signing period preview Big prospects set to sign with the: - Giants - Royals - Athletics - Rays - Orioles - Tigers - Twins And more.

International Bonus Board with scouting reports and the team for each player: https://baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-mlb-international-prospects-bonus-board/…

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Edited Friday at 08:00 PM by caulfield12

[Autumn Dreamin]

25. Fernando Graterol, C, Venezuela
Born: Oct. 9, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 175.
Team: White Sox

Graterol has a strong, broad-shouldered frame with more physical projection remaining. He already has some of the better raw power of any catcher in the 2026 international class and could grow into more once he’s physically mature. It could end up a power-over-hit profile with the potential to develop into a 20-plus home run hitter. Graterol has a strong arm, but he will need to make strides with his blocking and receiving to prove that he can stick behind the plate. 

30. Sebastian Romero, OF, Venezuela
Born: Sept. 4, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 175.
Team: White Sox

Romero has a lean, lively 6-foot-2 frame with advanced feel for hitting from the left side of the plate. It’s a sound, fluid swing with the ability to manipulate the barrel to square up pitches with good contact skills against live pitching. Romero has mostly doubles power now but with a lot of space left to fill out and potentially develop into a 20-plus home run hitter. He’s a good athlete and an above-average runner who moves around well in center field.

From BA's top 30 preview. The rest of the top 100 should be out before the period opens

[caulfield12]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/penn-state-baseball-signs-one-of-the-top-arms-in-japan-for-2027/ar-AA1SPAWJ?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Not even sure where this goes....we don't have a 2027 draft thread (yet)

Genai Sado already has first round buzz around him, including headline stories at mob and baseballamerica.

Also, the A's gave $1.5 million to a Japanese two way prep prospects who held his own in the Arizona Complex League

[Autumn Dreamin]

On 12/22/2025 at 9:20 AM, caulfield12 said:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/penn-state-baseball-signs-one-of-the-top-arms-in-japan-for-2027/ar-AA1SPAWJ?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Not even sure where this goes....we don't have a 2027 draft thread (yet)

Genai Sado already has first round buzz around him, including headline stories at mob and baseballamerica.

Also, the A's gave $1.5 million to a Japanese two way prep prospects who held his own in the Arizona Complex League

Relatedly, Rikuu Nishida has been involved hosting camps for Japanese players who want to pursue the college > draft route. Along with Mune, can't hurt to keep raising the Sox profile there. 

[caulfield12]

2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Relatedly, Rikuu Nishida has been involved hosting camps for Japanese players who want to pursue the college > draft route. Along with Mune, can't hurt to keep raising the Sox profile there. 

Interest will definitely increase after the Murakami signing.

AL Central likely has had the fewest Japanese players over time.