By Alex Fernandez Fernandez
In the midst of the crude reconstruction that the Texas Rangers are going through, a Cuban is finally looking to get a space, and debut in the Big Top.
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This is Julio Pablo Martínez who, in addition to performing in all three outfield and being an excellent baserunner, now works hard to improve his offense.
The Texan franchise has decided to raise him to Triple-A, after his performance with the Round Rock Express. His current line is 268/.382/.449, 21 extra-base hits and 25 steals at Double-A.
With his sights set on another Cuban established in the Rangers, José Adolis García, now the Guantanamo man will seek to reduce his strikeout rate, one of the factors that has hit him the most.
Born in 1996, the outfielder He declared after his signing as a free agent to be able to reach the highest level of the MLB in three seasons, however he has not come to meet his own expectations.
When he signed for $2.8 million, most expected a quick promotion thanks to his athleticism.
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At only 16 years old, he played his first National Series in Cuba, and in his last year he hit .333 in 264 at-bats. He stole 24 bases in 29 attempts.
In 2020, according to Baseball America, the Cuban player had been considered the number 2 prospect in Texas, but he has not been able to be solid in his demonstrations.
Will he finally reach stellar planes of the ball in the United States this season, Julius Paul? Will he be able to silence the mouths of his detractors? We’ll see if personal perseverance outweighs talent.
