Andrés Alcázar, por el gran sueño de llegar a las Grandes Ligas
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TL;DR
- Andrés Alcázar Sánchez, a 17-year-old left-handed pitcher from Cartagena, signed with the Tampa Bay Rays at 16.
- He is 1.88 meters tall, weighs 81 kilograms, and wears a size 45 shoe.
- Scout Ángel Contreras identified and supported Sánchez, leading to his signing.
- Sánchez admires José Quintana and aspires to reach his level.
- His trainer, Fernando Gaviria, praised his strong fastball with high spin rate and secondary pitches, projecting him as a solid starter.
- Sánchez's fastball velocity is between 89 and 91 miles per hour.
- He began playing baseball at age 6 and trained as a pitcher at the Fernando Gaviria Academy in 2023.
- Previously, he played first base and outfield and was known as a power hitter.
- He expressed gratitude for the signing and commitment to advance towards Major League Baseball.
- Born in Santa Lucía, he has lived in Marbella for over 8 years.