By Yusseff Díaz In the CPBL, Cubans have a relatively brief history. However, all of that is about to change as an influx of players are beginning to take over the sport. Like in Korea, Cubans have a brief history in the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League) based on […]
By Yusseff Díaz When Serie Nacional legend René Arocha defected in 1991 he started a revolution. After René Arocha, Little by little Cuban players eventually started leaving the island in search of a better future in MLB. Arocha’s ex-team, the Serie Nacional’s Havana’s Industriales Blue Lions has placed the highest […]
By Yusseff Díaz A very credible source confirmed to Pelota Cubana last month that Alexander Guerrero reached out to the Cuban Federation about playing in Olympic qualifying tournament, that source was none other than the player himself. Cuba seemed to ignore his advances as they did with other […]
By Yusseff Díaz Although last season wasn’t his best in the Serie Nacional Yosimar Cousín is considered one of Cuba’s top pitching prospects. The righty from Camagüey, Cuba posted a 5.68 earned run average in 19 starts. Cousín who was on Cuba’s list of prospects turned over to […]
By Yusseff Díaz Ben Badler is considered by the masses as a baseball guru when it comes to evaluating prospects and his publication Baseball America is considered the bible on rating these prospects. A lot of publications and writers, including myself base their analysis on BA’s scouting reports. […]
By Yusseff Díaz Sandy Gastón was one of the most heralded prospects when he left Cuba in 2018 and signed with the Tampa Bay Rays for $2.8M in 2019. Gastón hurled a fastball that nearly hit triple digits at the age of 16. This caught the eye of […]
By Yusseff Díaz Drawing comparisons to Derek Jeter and Carlos Correa, Yiddi Cappe was one of the most exciting international prospects available before his signing with Miami. Here’s what you need to know about Cappe and how talented they young Cuban could be. The 17year-old from Artemisa, Cuba […]
By Yusseff Díaz Once a highly touted international prospect, Randy Arozarena is looking to become a star with the Tampa Bay Rays this MLB season. In his second season with Tampa, the five-tool talent is looking cement his superstar status. The talented Cuban was signed by the Cardinals […]
Por Yusseff Díaz Michel Enríquez has been nicknamed “The Super 12” by the island’s fans due to his innate ability to get key hits and make plays at the most opportune times during his career. Aside from Omar Linares no third baseman is more revered by the Cuban […]
By Yusseff Díaz Leonys Martín who was a lead-off hitter with adequate power has transformed into a feared slugger in the land of the rising sun. In 241 at bats this season he has deposited 17 balls in the stands, leaving him third in that circuit longballs. His […]
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