Another young promise of Cuban baseball leaves the country

The young promise of Cuban pitchingJorge Luis Manzolo arrived in the Dominican Republic with the objective of signing with a Major League Baseball (MLB) organization, according torevealed the sports journalist Francys Romero.

Born in the Báguanos municipality, in the province ofHolguin, the right-handed pitcher dominated in the youth category andIt has a stretch that reaches 91 miles.

The young man, who played with his province in the 62nd National Baseball Series, had been included in the list of the 25 best U-18 prospects of 2022 prepared by Romero.

During the 62nd National Series Manzolo did not have many opportunities, as he only pitched 0.2innings, in which he did not allowhits no races.

In 2022 "he recorded 6-1, 1.29 ERA in the National U-18. He recorded 59 strikeouts in 49 innings and a WHIP of 1.08," according to the aforementioned source.

On that same team he was only surpassed in strikeouts by left-hander Francis Texidó, who shortly after also left the country and signed withLos Angeles Angels.

"Now Manzolo will seek to reach his optimal form to present himself beforescouts from MLB. Another step in the process is to apply for free agency and be declared eligible to sign."said Francys Romero in relation to the next steps of the Cuban prospect.

In this new stage Jorge Luis Manzolo will be represented byEdgar Mercedes (Born to Play), who currently represents the Cuban Yariel Rodríguez, and who in the past has been an agent for players such as Luis Robert Jr., Yoenis Céspedes, Juan Miguel Miranda and Yunesky Maya.

Francys Romero reiterated that the emigration of talent in Cuba has no brakes, and recalled thatIn 2023 alone, more than a hundred players left the country looking for a better future.

Added to this is the fact that the exodus of baseball players in Cuba is increasingly lowering the average age.

In recent days it was news that the young talentLuis Enrique Gurriel Jr., baseball player, barely 12 years old, nephew of Lourdes Gurriel and cousin of Yuli, Lourdes Jr. and Yunieski, also left Cuba with the final purpose of directing his future towards the Major Leagues.

The minor arrived in the Republic in the company of his father, Luis Enrique Gurriel. In that case, as he is still very young, Luis Enrique will not be eligible for the Major Leagues until the 2027-2028 period.

Luis Enrique Gurriel Jr. became the fourth player from the most recent Cuba U-12 team to leave the country.