January 24, 2024
By César Sequera Ramos
Three Venezuelans appear in the ranking of the 10 best catching prospects in the Major Leagues currently. Ethan Salas, Jeferson Quero y Diego Cartaya They are considered the main promises behind the plate in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The classification was carried out by MLB Pipeline, a section of MLB.com that is responsible for evaluating major league prospects. For specialists, Salas, 17 years old and signed by the Aguilas del Zulia in Venezuela, has the skills that no other young man can match and surpass heading into the 2024 season.
Ethan Salas debuted in Double A when he was 17 years old. What did he do? He hit a double to leave his rivals on the field in extra innings. FREAK!
— Augusto Cárdenas (@ACardenas13) August 23, 2023
“Scouts give good reviews for his blocking, catching, throwing and communication skills. Even the side of Major League players who worked with him in early 2023,” says the MLB Pipeline report. “The Padres will have to balance not putting too much pressure on Salas early in his career, but his talent is so immense that he will likely knock down the big league door before he turns 20.”
For its part, Jeferson Quero He is the third best prospect among catchers within the same classification. The 21-year-old, from the Milwaukee Brewers and Lara Cardinals in the LVBP, is another diamond that dazzles with his offense.
C Jeferson Quero, super prospect of #ThisIsMyCrew y #Cardinals ????, he has 3 home runs and 5 RBIs this afternoon/night in Double A.
Now Quero, Robert Pérez Jr. and Juniel Querecuto from Lara, with 6, lead the Cardinals in home runs in 2023. pic.twitter.com/IxYkOQQl70
— Alfonso E. Saer Gómez ⚾️ (@AlfonsoSaerG) May 17, 2023
“Signed for 200 thousand dollars, it has become one of the best promises,” says the report.
FAITH IN CARTAYA
The ranking of the 10 best catching prospects in the Major Leagues closes it Diego Cartaya. At 22 years of age, the Los Angeles Dodgers hoped that he would be ready to play in the majors, however, the scouts still have intact faith in the Venezuelan.
The report says he must improve the accuracy of his pitches and make better decisions at the plate after hitting just .189 in Double A. However, he has the power and physicality to be a slugger at the highest level of baseball.
Diego Cartaya He is a member of the La Guaira Sharks in the LVBP.
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(César Sequera Ramos)
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