SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners announced that they had signed nine additional international players, bringing their total to 14 signed since January.
The team announced the signing through a press release on Friday as part of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) international signing period.
According to CBS Sports, 30% of MLB players signed as international amateur free agents through the International Player Portal.
Seven of the players signed are from Venezuela, with two being from Mexico.
Seattle Mariners Senior Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. said, “We’re glad to be adding this level of talent to our minor league system.”
Three were right-handed pitchers, two catchers and two players capable of playing either infield or outfield positions:
- Daniel Alana, C, Venezuela
- Santiago Pereira, C, Venezuela
- Edgardo Toro, INF/OF, Venezuela
- Fabian Gonzalez, INF/OF, Venezuela
- Cristian Alvarado, RHP, Mexico
- German Arvayo, RHP, Mexico
- Gabriel Hidalgo, RHP, Venezuela
- Carlos Martinez, RHP, Venezuela
- Adan Vallenilla, RHP, Venezuela
Five additional players from the Dominican Republic in January who play outfield with one infielder.
The International sign period runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15.
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