Cuban pitcher Reykelly Rubi achieved one of his sporting goals by signing a contract with the Baltimore Orioles to officially join Major League Baseball (MLB) system.
According to journalist Francys Romero's scoop, Rubi, 18, became the twenty-first player born in Cuba to achieve that goal in the current international period.
Through the social network Facebook, Romero detailed that he is a left-handed pitcher, whose fastball ranges between 88 and 90 miles per hour (mph) and a curveball above average. Additionally, he has on his side that treasure called youth.
Likewise, he stated that the young man, belonging to the Yuan Pino Academy in the Dominican Republic, left Cuba four years ago with the dream of joining a MLB team.
The communicator himself revealed on Wednesday that Cuban pitcher Alexander Valiente (21) also has an agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays, for an estimated amount of 75,000 dollars.
"It is expected that he will sign when a new international period opens on January 15, 2025," he added, before mentioning that the player from Guantánamo throws at 93-96 mph with his fastball and was a member of the under-23 national team in 2022.
A couple of days ago and after several vicissitudes, Yosver Zulueta from Villa Clara made his dream come true by debuting in the Major Leagues, pitching three innings with the Cincinnati Reds.
At 26 years old, Zulueta appeared in the "Big Tent" after undergoing knee surgery, which kept him away from everyday activities for a year, and going through all levels of the Minor Leagues.
Although the Cuban government continues to shift the blame for the exodus of baseball players, the truth is that these young people are only seeking a better future, to leave behind the precarious situation of athletes in the country, in a context where nothing seems to be improving.
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