• Full name David Clemente Bañuelos
  • Born 10/01/1996 in Ontario, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Long Beach State
  • Drafted in the 5th round (153rd overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2017 (signed for $300,000).
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    Banuelos took over as Long Beach State's starting catcher midway through his sophomore season and was so impressive that he was named first team all-conference for that half-year. Banuelos is the classic quarterback behind the plate, drawing raves for his toughness and leadership ability. Physically, his best tool is his arm. He records consistent 1.89-1.92 second pop times, which grades out as plus, and threw out over 60 percent of baserunners in his two seasons as a starter. A catcher since he was 5-years-old, Banuelos possesses soft hands in receiving, knows how to read swings and blocks well, making him an above-average-to-plus defender. Offensively Banuelos has a patient, mature approach and excellent barrel control that allows him to get on base and make solid contact with near-average power potential. Banuelos draws frequent comparisons to Rene Rivera and Jose Molina. That level of defensive excellence will get his name called, likely early on the draft's second day.

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Career Transactions

  • Wichita Wind Surge placed C David Bañuelos on the 7-day injured list.
  • Wichita Wind Surge activated C David Bañuelos from the 7-day injured list.
  • Wichita Wind Surge placed C David Bañuelos on the 7-day injured list.
  • C David Bañuelos assigned to Wichita Wind Surge from St. Paul Saints.
  • St. Paul Saints activated C David Bañuelos.
  • St. Paul Saints transferred C David Bañuelos to the Development List.
  • St. Paul Saints activated C David Bañuelos.
  • St. Paul Saints transferred C David Bañuelos to the Development List.
  • Minnesota Twins invited non-roster C David Bañuelos to spring training.
  • C David Bañuelos roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.

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