Like many other Cubans, Javier Terán also seeks the dream of reaching the Major Leagues. The left-hander from Matanzas was declared a free agent in mid-December and, with a fastball between 90-92 miles and great command, he could make his way in the next international signing period on July 2.
Terán, 22 years old, pitched notably in the last Under-23 National Championship, however, after few opportunities in the National Series with the Cocodrilos de Matanzas where he threw a scoreless inning, he decided to go to the Dominican Republic.
"In Cuba I had very good numbers and played in a National Series where I didn't have much opportunity to demonstrate my talent," Terán told CiberCuba.
After three seasons developing his pitches in the National U-23 and where he was the number two arm of the Matanzas rotation, "I was given the opportunity to leave the country and I decided to try and experience my talent in another baseball to try to become a professional." .
The left-hander left a pleasant 5-2 record in the last U-23 with an eight-inning game (only one hit allowed in the 8th inning) and 14 strikeouts. Present credentials. Others with the same characteristics as Luis González or Sandro Bargalló have signed recently, so scouts like controlled left-handers who have speed.
"The preparation in the Dominican Republic has been too strong. I have been working to improve as a pitcher and looking for a signature," he says.
Among its most visible improvements is the increase in speed, throwing mechanics and physical development.
The next thing is to show that he can be professional during presentations to Major League scouts. Terán feels ready to take the first big leap, for which he left Cuba and his land of Matanzas in July 2018. Talent and age accompany him. In a few months his future could be changing to maintain the state of the pitches.
"I hope my time comes, God willing. I'm working on it to sign the same thing on July 2 as before if possible."
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