Name: Cuba’s Top Hitter César Prieto Player Profile
Uploaded: 2021-06-02T13:58:52+00:00
Duration: 4 min 42 s
Description: César Prieto Player Profile César Prieto is a 22 year old second baseman for the Cienfuegos Elefantes and perhaps the most accomplished young hitter in recent Cuban competition. The youngster was expe

4 years ago

César Prieto Player Profile

César Prieto is a 22 year old second baseman for the Cienfuegos Elefantes and perhaps the most accomplished young hitter in recent Cuban competition.

The youngster was expected to be part of Cuba’s Olympic Qualifying squad but left the team and the country upon landing in Miami in late May. He will likely become one of the top prospects in the International signing market. International players under 25 years of age can negotiate with MLB teams for portions of their allotted pool money. Fellow Cuban Pedro Leon received the highest signing bonus in 2021, receiving $4 million from the Houston Astros. Prieto will likely sign in January of 2022.

The young sensation leaves after his 3rd and to date most successful Cuban National Series season. He led the circuit with a .403 batting average and established a new Cuban hitting streak record at 45 games.

In This Video
0:00 César Prieto Introduction
0:15 César Prieto leaves Cuba
0:30 César Prieto
1:00 César Prieto in Action
1:30 César Prieto’s Skillset
2:00 César Prieto Top Young Cuban
2:30 César Prieto Batting Champion
3:00 Where will César Prieto sign
3:30 MLB comps for César Prieto