The Royals have signed Cheslor Cuthbert, a power-hitting third baseman from Nicaragua. Scouts have told BA that they believe Cuthbert received a seven-figure bonus, which would be a record for a Nicaraguan player.
Cuthbert, 16, stands out at the plate, where he shows above-average bat speed and power.
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Cuthbert was one of the top International players available and the Royals continue to spend a lot of money on this area. That bodes very well for the future.
Posted by Dave Beal | January 12, 2010 at 4:22 pm | Shortcut