Cuban prospect Luis Manuel León has reached an agreement with the Miami Marlins, as confirmed by various sources to colleague Francys Romero. The pact is expected to be made official in the coming weeks, as Francys clarified in his report. León, who plays shortstop, has been considered a talent and will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus, making him the team’s highest paid signee of the current 2024 international period.
His signing surpasses the $1.4 million awarded to Venezuelan outfielder Luis Cova. The infielder is the brother of Pedro León, who made his debut with the Houston Astros in the 2024 season. His most notable showcase took place in June of 2023 in Delray Beach, Florida, where about 20 MLB organizations were present. The Cardinals and the Marlins as the main interested parties.
The young Cuban posted a 6.2-second time in the 60-yard dash and showed off a 60-grade arm both at shortstop and in center field. As a hitter, he impressed with a fluid, compact swing, capable of hitting to all areas of the field, with potential to develop power. His tools are expected to continue improving as he matures.
Between both brothers they have a signing bonuses of a combined 5.5 million, surpassing the brothers Víctor Víctor and Víctor Mesa. In this way, León will seek to follow in his brother’s footsteps although he is in a very difficult organization to ascend in the minor leagues.
With this signing, León will become the 23rd player born in Cuba to be signed during the current international period and the 31st in total by the Miami Marlins, being the first Cuban on this list, according to Francys Romero in his personal profiles. on their social networks.
Luis Manuel Léon
Birthplace: Mayabeque, Cuba
DOB: 7/21/2006
HT: 6´2”
WT: 175
Agent: Ryde Rodriguez
Scouts: Adrian Lorenzo, Roman Ocumarez, Adrian Puig
Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55
Bats: R
Throws: R