CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians have announced the signing of 25 international amateur free agents to open the 2025 signing period.
Among the club’s signings, catcher Hiverson López and shortstop Heins Brito headline the group and rank among the top players in Latin America, slotting in at No. 41 and No. 48, respectively, per MLB.com’s Top 50 International Prospect Ranking.
The club’s international signing class includes 15 players from Venezuela, nine from the Dominican Republic, and one from Cuba, as announced by Senior Vice President of Scouting Paul Gillispie and Director of International Scouting Richard Conway.
Quotes from Richard Conway: “The opening of the International Signing Period is a special time as we celebrate the players, their families, and trainers who have supported them along the way. We are thrilled to welcome this group of players into our organization and look forward to partnering with them in their development. While it’s just the beginning of their professional baseball journeys, it’s important to acknowledge the effort, dedication, and perseverance it took to get to this moment. It’s also an exciting time for our organization, including our scouting staff, who worked tirelessly in getting to know these players. We are so thankful and proud of their contributions.”
Prospect Highlights from MLB.com:
- Hiverson López (C)
- Trains with Eduardo Becerra.
- Native of a port city on the northern coast of Venezuela.
- Exciting profile of tools with both the bat and glove, comparable to Miguel Montero.
- Strong-armed, athletic backstop with minimal moving parts in his swing and repeatable mechanics.
- Projects as an everyday player with advanced instincts and actions behind the plate.
- Heins Brito (SS)
- Trains at the Banana Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic under Raul “Banana” Valera.
- Native of San Cristobal.
- All-around shortstop with potential to impact the game both offensively and defensively.
- Above-average speed, which enhances his impact on the basepaths.
- Demonstrated skills at the 15U World Cup qualifiers in June 2022.
This new wave of exciting young players is set to join the Cleveland Guardians organization, marking the beginning of their professional baseball journeys. The Guardians are looking forward to their development and future contributions to the team.
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