Astros sign two 18 year old pitchers
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Astros reportedly signing 16yo Cuban OF Kevin Alvarez for a $2M bonus when the 2025 signing window opens. “Scouts find his body and skills at that age similar to those of Kyle Tucker or young Paul O’Neill.”
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“Cuban RHP Alex Santiago Gonzalez (18) will sign with the Houston Astros in the coming days, per sources.
Deal is pending a physical. Trained by Yuan Pino Academy.
A 6’4", 200 lbs pitcher with a consistent 95 MPH fastball. Alex is the son of Norberto Gonzalez, a former member of Team Cuba, Olympic champion in Athens 2004, and a three-time participant in the WBC (2006, 2009, 2013).”
https://x.com/francysromerofr/status/1849543377835991428?s=46
Astros Future cites a tweet from Francys Romero that team is signing 17 year old Cuban Adriano Merrero for $400k. Athletic pitcher who supposedly has spin rates of 3050: