LAST MINUTE: Another young Cuban baseball prospect escaped from Cuba

By Gian Franco Gil / @ Gian_Gil98

The constant departure of Cuban players seems unstoppable and more and more are choosing to carve out a future abroad. It is thus that a few hours ago, the colleague Francys Romero unveiled in his Newsletter on the decision of another talented player from the island in search of a professional contract.

“Cuban prospect Luis Antonio Pérez Hemmings left Cuba in recent days, according to several trusted sources. The 19-year-old, 6.3-tall infielder is now in the Dominican Republic and will seek to sign with a Major League Baseball organization, ”Francys said.

Likewise, the versatile reporter pointed out that, due to his characteristics to play ball and his potential, Pérez Hemmings will now be one of the most interesting talents in all of Quisqueya, along with Cristian López, also recently out of Havana, both with potential to sign with an organization. of MLB ”.

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According to what Romero pointed out in the publication, Luis Antonio, a native of Las Tunas, can perform in any position within the crescent, especially as shortstop and third baseman. “He has good hand-foot coordination, and an above-average arm.”

With these tools, well exploited, the oriental could become a firm and start his way in any organization of the Major. Talent accompanies him, he only has to show it and dedicate himself to the preparation.

The phenomenon of migration in Cuban baseball is not new, far from it, and although the ruling party is trying to blame the “seekers” and “theft of talent”, it is true that the sport of balls and strikes on the island is going through one of its worst crises in recent years.