Alexander Vallecillo and Jared Albir did not grow up together, but it could be said that they have led a parallel life. Both began to play baseball at the age of 6, they come from humble families that with much effort supported them in their dreams to become a player and thanks to their talent, passion and dedication, destiny has brought them together at 18 years of age. age of each, signing at the same time for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The coincidences don’t end there. They are both 6 feet 2 inches tall (1.88 meters), with a lean, athletic build that is the common factor among successful shooters in baseball, but of course without hard work they won’t go anywhere. They both know the signing is just the first of many stepping stones on the way to the majors.
If it comes to looking for differences, Vallecillo finished polishing with the Dantos, while Albir was part of the Boer. Vallecillo has a little more experience than Albir in Nicaraguan top baseball. Albir debuted this season for the Tribe with a one-inning, no-hitter, one walk and one strikeout relief. It was his only way out. Instead, Vallecillo appeared in five games with the Red Machine, but in 4.1 innings he allowed eight touchdowns.
The two were ready to sign on July 2, but Major League Baseball suspended the signing period due to the Covid-19 pandemic and moved it to January 15. So it was a six-month wait that tested the character of prospects around the world.
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“First I thank God for this opportunity, my first expectation was fulfilled, which was to sign, and now I am going to work hard to achieve what I have longed for most, to reach the Major Leagues,” said Vallecillo, who was taken to the Academia de los Dantos by Stanley Loáisiga and being there was key to developing.
“I was a little anxious, but I did not despair in the six months that I had to wait for the signing, but I dedicated myself to trying to improve and being part of the Dantos helped me to be active and I have progressed in this time”, he assured the right of the Los Vanegas region, on Carretera a Masaya.
For his part, Albir didn’t let anxiety get the better of him either. “I wanted time to pass quickly to sign, which is the dream I wanted so much, and now that I have achieved it, my next goal is to do a good job in the Dominican Republic and get to the United States as quickly as possible,” said the prospect. it was polished by Berríos Baseball Academy in association with the Dreamers team.
Both Vallecillo and Albir are scheduled to play in the Dominican Republic Summer League, which is the first rung in the minor league ladder.
The signing bonus of both was not disclosed, but they both feel the commitment that part of their bonus will be used to help their parents, who have been their main drivers, but they are also clear that the gold spoils are in the Great Leagues and they will give everything to achieve it.
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