Royals land the jewel of the International signing period
After weeks of speculation it became official late Friday when the International Prospect League announced that the Royals have signed the #1 prospect in the international market this year for $3.05 million dollars according to agent Bruce Teperman.
Elier Hernandez a 5 tool centerfielder from the Dominican Republic becomes the highest paid international prospect ever by the Royals.
From Baseball America:  Hernandez has some of the best bat speed in Latin America. He’s strong but not bulky. He has the potential to hit for above-average power, but for now he has a level, line-drive swing.  Though he’s a good athlete, Hernandez is an average runner and projects as a corner outfielder, with enough arm strength to play right field. Many scouts see him as a high-risk, high-reward player. “If the hitting comes,” said one international scouting director, “he’s a superstar.”
Elier Hernandez via IPLbaseball.com
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Checkout our Starting 9 interview with IPL Co-Founder Jim Sanson and his description of Elier here.
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PREGNANT ROLLERSKATE
oh, that was my misunderstanding…..didn’t think you were talking about the DSL Royals, but should have…brain fart…;0)
Clint Scoles
I assume you mean the Dominican league he currently plays in the IPL you can find boxscores of the Dominican league action on milb.com.
PREGNANT ROLLERSKATE
if he ends up in the IPL….plz keep us informed the best way u know how……..
Clint Scoles
Dominican League unless they want more on hands work with him which could mean Arizona league. The Royals don’t push their international talent as hard as the Rangers who have started some 17 year olds in the Short season leagues
PREGNANT ROLLERSKATE
When & what level will Hernandez start @?
kcShogun
Cool. When would we find out about Luis Lara?
Clint Scoles
According to BA Malave is signing with the Cubs. Royals have been linked to Luis Lara another catcher from Venezuela.
Marisols papi
Mondesi’s 16th birthday is the 27th, meaning that’s the first day he’s permitted to sign.
kcShogun
Are we going to sign any others? Mondesi, a catcher…malava?
kcShogun
What is July 27?
Marisols papi
YES! I’ve had this date circled on my calendar for a while and not the draft, for just this reason. Now I’m looking forward to July 27th!