The Cincinnati Reds got the 2025 International Signing period started this week by signing 18 players. While these 18 players will make up the majority of the signings during this period, they won’t be the last ones over the next 11 months that make up the 2025 signing period (which comes to an end on December 15th).
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Let’s jump into the scouting reports on the signees – listed below in alphabetical order by first name.
Abel Pena Scouting Report
Catcher/1st Baseman | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 2″ | Weight: 198
Born: January 24, 2008
A catcher and first baseman, Abel Pena is from Venezuela. He’s expected to play both spots. Pena is more known for his bat than his defense at this point.
Angel Salio Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: L/R | Height: 6′ 2″ | Weight: 170
Born: February 16, 2008
The infielder had originally been linked to the Colorado Rockies, but he wound up with a deal with the Reds. The shortstop from the Dominican Republic has good actions at shortstop, but at 6′ 3″ and 180 lbs and room to fill out, he could outgrow the position. If that happens he could wind up at third base or even center field. His bat profiles well and he’s shown a good ability to barrel the baseball. He’s already showing exit velocities over 100 MPH.
Cesar Maiz Scouting Report
Right-handed Pitcher | B/T: L/R | Height: 6′ 0″ | Weight: 195
Born: May 22, 2008
The right-hnaded pitcher from Venezuela has a chance to be a starting pitcher in the long run. He’s got a fastball that’s up to 94 MPH. His change up is his best secondary offering at this point. He will also show a mid-70’s breaking ball. Maiz sticks out for his age with his feel for pitching and his control and command.
Deinis Chourio Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: R/R | Height: 5′ 9″ | Weight: 157
Born: July 2, 2008
The outfielder from Venezuela is well suited for right field where he’s got a good arm. His bat is more of his calling card, though. Has a chance to hit and grow into some power down the line.
Diego Munoz Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 0″ | Weight: 170
Born: April 29, 2008
An outfielder from the Dominican Republic, Diego Munoz profiles best as a corner outfielder from a defensive perspective. He’s more of a bat over defense guy at this point who has been impressive as a hitter leading up to officially signing.
Enry Torres Scouting Report
Catcher | B/T: L/R | Height: 5′ 10″ | Weight: 167
Born: March 8, 2008
The catcher out of Venezuela was the second highest rated player among the group that the Reds signed, ranking 58th overall on Baseball America’s list of top players in the overall class. While he is considered better as a hitter than a defender at this point, he’s made strides with his defense and is expected to be able to stick at the position long term. The left-handed hitter has good bat-to-ball skills who uses the entire field and has some power potential to tap into down the line.
Isaac Garcia Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: R/R | Height: 5′ 11″ | Weight: 163
Born: September 12, 2007
Another guy who was rated among the Top 100 guys by Baseball America, the outfielder is big and athletic, built more like a football player than your typical baseball player. Despite that, though, he’s very athletic. Garcia has above-average to plus speed with a chance to stick in center field defensively. He has a chance to hit and hit for power down the line.
Jealmy Frias Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: L/R | Height: 5′ 11″ | Weight: 155
Born: March 8, 2008
An infielder from the Dominican Republic, Frias is currently viewed as a bat over defense type of player. He’s likely a second baseman. He’s a plus runner. At the plate he is a left-handed hitter, but had been a switch hitter until very recently. He shows some bat speed and has a chance to hit for more power than his size may initially indicate.
Jose Martinez Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: L/R | Height: 5′ 8″ | Weight: 150
Born: October 5, 2007
The outfielder from Venezuela is a plus runner. He’s capable of playing all three spots in the outfield and could see some time at second base. Shows a good approach at the plate. The left-handed hitter can and does use the entire field.
Juan Caricipe Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: S/R | Height: 5′ 11″ | Weight: 155
Born: May 21, 2008
A switch hitter from Venezuela, Caricipe has good speed. He’s a well-rounded guy who can do a lot of things well but doesn’t have a big stand out tool. Could play around the infield at multiple spots.
Liberts Aponte Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 0″ | Weight: 160
Born: November 8, 2007
The top signing from the class for the Reds, Aponte signed for $1,900,000 as first reported by Ben Badler of Baseball America. He’s known more for his defense than his bat, but that partially speaks to just how impressive his defense is. The Venezuelan can do it all at the position where he shows range, good hands, good footwork, and he can make highlight plays look easy. At the plate he’s a twitchy athlete, but he’s going to need to get stronger in order to get the most out of his hitting abilities. He also shows plus speed.
Omar Guadamuz Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: R/R | Height: 5′ 9″ | Weight: 170
Born: October 23, 2007
An infielder from Nicaragua, Omar Guadamuz might be the fastest player from this signing class and shows plus speed. He profiles at a possible second or third baseman, but he’s athletic enough to slide into the outfield if he has to make that move down the line. He showed well at the plate against more advanced pitching when leaving Nicaragua for workouts in the Dominican Republic.
Oscar Ramirez Scouting Report
Right-handed Pitcher | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 5″ | Weight: 180
Born: September 11, 2006
The right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic is 6′ 5″ and 180 lbs. He’s got room to fill out his frame as he continues to mature. His fastball sits in the low 90’s and he’s been up to 96 MPH. He also throws a slider in the low 80’s. He likely profiles more as a reliever than a starter.
Ramces Camargo Scouting Report
Right-handed Pitcher | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 3″ | Weight: 185
Born: January 25, 2007
A right-handed pitcher out of Colombia, Ramces Camargo stands 6′ 3″ and comes in at 185 lbs. His fastball is in the low 90’s and he has a good curveball. His change up is still developing.
Rey Reyes Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: L/R | Height: 5′ 8″ | Weight: 163
Born: January 7, 2008
An outfielder out of Venezuela, Rey Reyes is a bat over defense guy. He has a chance to really hit, but none of his other tools stand out.
Sandor Feliciano Scouting Report
Infielder | B/T: S/R | Height: 6′ 0″ | Weight: 165
Born: December 27, 2007
A switch hitter out of the Dominican Republic, Sandor Feliciano trained with Robinson Cano prior to his signing. He’s athletic and could play anywhere on the infield, but may also wind up playing some outfield. He’s got good speed. Well rounded player.
Starlin Alberto Scouting Report
Right-handed Pitcher | B/T: R/R | Height: 6′ 1″ | Weight: 185
Born: January 1, 2008
The right-handed pitcher out of the Dominican Republic has a chance to be a starting pitcher. His fastball has been up to 93 MPH. He also has a good curveball in the low 80’s.
Wanderly De La Cruz Scouting Report
Outfielder | B/T: L/L | Height: 5′ 10″ | Weight: 153
Born: May 25, 2008
A projectable outfielder from the Dominican Republic, De La Cruz has the ability to play any of the three outfield spots. He’s a twitchy athlete and has a chance to hit. A lot of upside if everything goes right for him.