After much speculation, Henry Urrutia will continue adding new chapters to his professional baseball career, this time joining the Caimanes de Barranquilla, one of the premier organizations in Colombian baseball.
A Proven Hitter in the Caribbean
Urrutia has also enjoyed an impressive career in the Caribbean winter leagues, where he has consistently demonstrated his offensive abilities.
Career Winter League Statistics:
– AB: 1,545
– H: 465
– AVG: .301
– 2B: 83
– HR: 34
– RBI: 239
– OBP: .376
– SLG: .429
– OPS: .805
Individual Honors:
– LVBP Batting Champion (2017–18)
– LIDOM Batting Champion (2022–23)
With experience across several professional leagues and two Caribbean batting titles, Urrutia brings a proven bat and considerable experience to the Barranquilla ballclub.
A 7.5 WAR Across Caribbean Winter Leagues
The Cuban slugger has worn several uniforms throughout his Caribbean baseball career. Using a simplified calculation based on his offensive production and playing time, his cumulative contribution is estimated at approximately 7.5 WAR during the regular seasons analyzed through 2024–25.
WAR Breakdown by Team:
– Charros de Jalisco: 3.80
– Cardenales de Lara: 1.84
– Gigantes del Cibao: 1.79
– Leones del Caracas: 0.34
– Sultanes de Monterrey: 0.07
– Águilas de Mexicali: −0.35
Total: 7.5 WAR
Champion in China with the Shanghai Orcas
The Cuban slugger captured a championship in China this fall after helping the Shanghai Orcas defeat the Beijing Loongs, 1–0, in the third and deciding game of the Chinese Professional Baseball (CPB) championship series.
Urrutia put together an outstanding offensive performance during his brief stint in the Asian league, collecting 16 hits in 39 at-bats for a remarkable .410 batting average.
2026 CPB Statistics (10 Games):
– H: 16
– AB: 39
– AVG: .410
– HR: 4
– RBI: 7
– OBP: .452
– SLG: .744
– OPS: 1.196
His impressive production helped lead the Shanghai club to the championship and further demonstrated his ability to perform at a high level internationally.
A Productive Summer in Mexican Baseball
Earlier this year, the former Major Leaguer suited up for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican Baseball League (LMB), once again proving himself a reliable offensive contributor.
2026 LMB Statistics:
– Games: 87
– AVG: .320
– OBP: .356
– SLG: .484
– OPS: .841
– HR: 13
– RBI: 61
Urrutia’s combination of consistent contact, power, and professional experience made him an important offensive presence for the Mexican club.
A New Challenge in Colombia
Now, the veteran Cuban hitter heads to Colombia with an impressive résumé that includes professional experience in Major League Baseball, Mexico, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and China.
With two Caribbean winter league batting titles, a recent championship in China, and another productive season in Mexico, Henry Urrutia arrives in Barranquilla with the credentials to make an immediate impact on the Caimanes’ lineup.
Cubans in the Winter Leagues for the 2026-27 season:
Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico:
Orlando Martínez OF (Tomateros de Culiacán)
Julio Pablo Martínez OF (Tomateros de Culiacán)
Albert Lara IF (Algodoneros de Guasave)
Víctor Labrada OF (Algodoneros de Guasave)
Yadir Drake IF-OF (Águilas de Mexicali)
Elían Leyva RHP (Mayos de Navojoa)
Odrisamer Despaigne RHP (Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón)
Aledmys Díaz IF (Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón)
Miguel Romero RHP (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Yasmany Tomás OF (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Yurisbel Gracial IF-OF (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Ronald Bolaños RHP (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Yoan López RHP (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Yusniel Díaz OF (Cañeros de Los Mochis)
Leam Méndez RHP (Jaguares de Nayarit)
LIDOM:
Richard Guasch RHP (Estrellas Orientales, Gigantes del Cibao)
Roenis Elías LHP (Estrellas Orientales)
César Prieto IF (Estrellas Orientales)
Edgar Quero C (Estrellas Orientales)
JC Escarra C-1B (Águilas Cibaeñas)*
Raynel Delgado IF (Águilas Cibaeñas)
Omar Hernández C (Águilas Cibaeñas)
Andy Ibáñez IF (Leones del Escogido)
Andrew Pérez LHP (Tigres del Licey)*
José Barrero IF (Tigres del Licey)
Julio Robaina LHP (Tigres del Licey)
Vladimir Gutierrez RHP (Tigres del Licey)
Bryan Lavastida C (Tigres del Licey)*
Lázaro Montes OF (Gigantes del Cibao)
Yunior Tur RHP (Gigantes del Cibao)
Carlos Rodríguez RHP (Toros del Este)*
Cionel Pérez LHP (Toros del Este)
Jimmy Yacabonis RHP (Toros del Este)*
LVBP:
Diosbel Arias IF (Bravos de Margarita)
Darién Núñez RHP (Bravos de Margarita)
Alejandro Hernández RHP (Bravos de Margarita)
José Ramón Rodríguez RHP (Caribes de Anzoátegui)
Josimar Cousin RHP (Caribes de Anzoátegui)
Sandy Gastón RHP (Leones del Caracas)
Julio Rodríguez RHP (Leones del Caracas)
Rangel Ravelo IF (Cardenales de Lara)
Brander Guevara RHP (Tiburones de La Guaira)
LBPRC:
Dyan Jorge IF (Senadores de San Juan)
Yasiel Puig OF (Senadores de San Juan)
Oscar Luis Colás OF (Senadores de San Juan)
Yanquiel Fernández OF (Criollos de Caguas)
Nolan Arenado 3B (Leones de Ponce)*
Rafael Sánchez RHP (Cangrejeros de Santurce)
Yohandy Morales IF (Cangrejeros de Santurce)
Carlos Espinosa RHP (Cangrejeros de Santurce)
Yariel Rodríguez RHP (Indios de Mayagüez)
Lisbel Díaz OF (Gigantes de Carolina)
APBN:
Yasiel González OF (Tigres de Chinandega)
Raymond Figueredo RHP (Tigres de Chinandega)
JC Negret OF (Tigres de Chinandega)
Jairo Pomares (Tigres de Chinandega)
Maikel Serrano OF (Gigantes de Rivas)
Lázaro Alonso 1B (Gigantes de Rivas)
Yassel Pino IF (El Tren del Norte)
Armando Dueñas RHP (Indios del Bóer)
Yoel Yanqui 1B (Indios del Bóer)
José Ignacio Bermúdez RHP (Indios del Bóer)
Onelki García LHP (Indios del Bóer)
Frank Abel Álvarez RHP (Dantos de Managua)
Andrys Pérez C (Dantos de Managua)
Roel Santos OF (Dantos de Managua)
Yuliesky Remón IF (Dantos de Managua)
Geonel Gutiérrez LHP (Dantos de Managua)
LCBP:
Henry Urrutia IF/DH (Caimanes de Barranquilla)
*Cuban-American