Monday, 31 July 2017

Europeans in the Majors & Minors


It’s been another eventful couple of weeks following European minor leaguers. Another name has been added to the list. Here’s the latest!

Marco Cardoso, Boston Red Sox. Germany.
The Germany U18 national team shortstop and leadoff hitter for the Paderborn Untouchables signed with the Red Sox after the Bundesliga regular season concluded. He’ll play in unofficial games in the Dominican for the next month.

Max Kepler, Minnesota Twins. Germany.
Kepler has raised his batting average 15 points thus far in July. Kepler is hitting .254 with 10 home runs and 3 stolen bases.

Alberto Mineo, South Bend Cubs. Italy.
The lefty-hitting catcher has a .370 on-base-average for the year while playing the game’s most demanding position. Mineo has 18 extra base hits, 32 walks, and 49 strikeouts in 258 at bats.

Paul Brands, Bristol Pirates. Netherlands.
Brands has 6 hits and 5 walks while striking out 15 times in his last 10 games. The catcher has 61 at bats in 19 games since official play started in the short-season league. He’s hitting .213/.324/.377.


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