The Cardinals have signed Luis Bandes, a 16-year-old outfielder from Venezuela, for $350,000.

Bandes, who is 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, is a righthanded hitter who uses the whole field and has shown usable power in games. Bandes played in the MLB showcase in the Dominican Republic in February and went 3-for-7 in games against a team of Dominican prospects. He is from Ocumare del Tuy and trained with Ciro Barrios.