Pan's stuff looks intriguing but when was the last time we signed an Asian prospect who amounted to anything?
Never? Hao Yu Lee looks good so far, but he would be the first.
He'd be getting paid like a 3rd rounder which I'd say he looks better than, but then again the depth of big arms in the draft these days makes 96 mph look run of the mill.
I think the issue with this thinking is assuming the same type of talent evaluation exists today when it doesnt...the phillies...at least on paper and by the looks of their minor league strength, have developed an eye for high upside power pitchers.
Using a decades old example seems to be a bit off course.
Looks good. At least they're still trying. Looking forward to Sunday to see what other signings are reported. Andy is correct as it looks like there won't be too much left in the coffers for any other substantial signings.gm
$400K is 5th round money today.
BA has their signing tracker up. So far just Caba for the Phillies
Probably hyperbole, but this mlb.com writer compares him to Francisco Lindor.
It would be nice if we finally hit on one of those!
Looks like a better athlete than Bergolla so a bit higher ceiling. Power is still speculative of course.
I do get nervous putting two thirds of our pool in one player. This has never worked for us.
Philadelphia Phillies sign RHP from Dominican Republic Pedro Peralta for 140K from @juliobasora25 JDB pic.twitter.com/UvgeEOYaoB— Antonio Puesán ( @antoniopuesan ) January 15, 2023
Philadelphia Phillies sign RHP from Dominican Republic Pedro Peralta for 140K from @juliobasora25 JDB pic.twitter.com/UvgeEOYaoB
Peralta video. 91-93 mph, high spin
https://twitter.com/juliobasora25/status/1591098959371849728?s=46&t=47owM-G4nld7G-Bq9wZB2w
So far, I've seen these five reported - the first four in an Athletic article, the other tweeted (and cited above). Age at Signing is missing for most of them (even if reported), because I calculate from date of birth, which I don't have yet:
According to this site, we should probably be listing Pan Wen-Hui's bonus as $350k, not $400k:
According to Liberty Sports, the signing bonus is reportedly around 350,000 USD. The Phillies also provide additional tuition allowance (educational expenses), bringing the total package close to 400,000 USD.
Phillies signing Jose Marchan, outfielder from Venezuela https://t.co/aEjDyrXRv9 pic.twitter.com/W55QQYOQ8z— Ben Badler ( @BenBadler ) January 16, 2023
Phillies signing Jose Marchan, outfielder from Venezuela https://t.co/aEjDyrXRv9 pic.twitter.com/W55QQYOQ8z
Related to Rafael perhaps? I like it that we have now signed 3 $100K plus pitchers. Progress from last year.
A few more additions
Joseph Diaz, RHP, Dominican RepublicEduardo Tait, C/3B, PanamaEduardo Fernandez, LHP, Venezuela
Watched an interview with Tait (which the interviewer pronounced 'Thai-Tee'. He looks like he's 13 and 140 lbs, but he's been in the international circuit on the U-18 squad.
there are more, apparently:
Steve Potter is reporting that the Phils have signed 18 players from the Dominican and Venezuela, plus one from Panama and one (Pan) from Taiwan. He has 12 names, as of now:
Good to see some mid-bonus $ pitchers.
