Cubs 2023 International Prospect Sign

The Cubs have established themselves as one of the most active teams in the international market and will continue to do so in 2023.

The club has agreed to sign shortstop Dernisch Valdez, sixth overall on the international top 50 list, for $2.7 million, according to industry sources. No. 14 shortstop Ludwig Espinoza is $1.5 million. No. 19 Angel Cepeda is his $1 million. The Cubs, who have a base signing pool of $5,284,000, have not confirmed a physical pending contract.

Valdes will remain a short stop for the foreseeable future due to his tools and ability. Specifically, his soft hands and footwork are highly praised. The 16-year-old has also shown great arm potential with good instincts and a natural on-field presence.

The new signing project will be a mid-range hitter and producer if he continues to grow and mature physically at his normal pace. He has already shown his ability to hit hardline drives to every field and drive the ball out of the ballpark to every field, plans to be an average runner and has been praised for his make-up Valdez trains with Franklin Taveras in the Dominican Republic.

As for Espinosa, his overall offensive and defensive package has made him one of the most attractive prospects in the international market. I predict that I will be a hitter for He is expected to hit near the top of the lineup – possibly number one – due to his ability to get the ball in play and drive it into the gap.

Espinoza trains with Carlos Yanez, a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.

Cepeda can play shortstop, second base, and third base. The 17-year-old is athletic enough to play in center field. Wherever he plays, when he’s in the batter’s box, he’s very likely to make an impact.

Cepeda is very sophisticated on both sides of the ball for a player his age and can flatten his hits. He has shown his above-average hitting tool and could hit in the middle of the lineup. In addition to playing games in the Dominican Republic, he has travel baseball and showcase circuit experience in the United States.