Montes, Arroyo, Gonzalez sign
SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Mariners Director of International Amateur Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. today announced the following international signings:
• Michael Arroyo, INF, Colombia
• Martín Gonzalez, INF, Dominican Republic
• Lázaro Montes, OF, Cuba
“It’s great to be adding these three young players to an already exciting Mariners minor league system,” Thon Jr. said. “Each of them offers a unique skillset that our Player Development staff should really enjoy working with. We are also thrilled with the quality of the people that we are bringing onboard.”
Below is a brief description from Thon Jr. on the three signees:
Arroyo, 17, is a right-handed hitting infielder who is considered one of the more advanced pure hitters in the 2022 international class. He stood out as a performer across different international events in numerous countries. Arroyo has a quick and compact swing with developing power and good knowledge of the strike zone with mature swing decisions. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound infielder has a solid glove in the infield, likely setting in at second or third base.
Signing Scout: David Brito
Gonzalez, 17, is right-handed hitting infielder who has been praised for his glovework at shortstop, ranking as one of the better pure defenders in the 2022 international class. Gonzalez has also shown a plus arm for the position. At the plate, he has surprising raw strength considering his frame and profiles as more of a power hitter than a natural one. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder is a solid overall athlete with average speed.
Signing Scout: Alfredo Celestin
Montes, 17, is a left-handed hitting outfielder who has the ability to develop into an impactful middle of the order power bat with solid feel for the strike zone. He’s an above-average hitter with on-base skills to complement his top-of-scale elite raw power. Montes is a steady defender on the outfield corners and a solid athlete. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound outfielder possesses a larger than life frame with an even bigger personality.
Signing Scout: Ismael Rosado
