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AXIEL PLAZ, CATCHER
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| Born: August 12, 2005 Height: 5’11” Weight: 165 Bats: Right Throws: Right Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2022, Pittsburgh Pirates How Acquired: International Free Agent Country: Venezuela Agent: N/A |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| When the Pirates signed Plaz, he was seen as a good defensive catcher with power potential who’d need to show he could make consistent contact.
2022 Plaz had a huge season, albeit an abbreviated one, as he missed about a month with an injury. When he played, he made good contact and showed very good patience. Over half of his hits went for extra bases. He threw out 35% of base stealers. Plaz did all this despite not turning 17 until the end of the season. Plaz’ debut was impressive, but it’s useful to remember that DSL stats mean little. The Pirates’ experience with Alexander Mojica showed that. It’ll be interesting to see how he does next year, when he should be in the FCL. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2023: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: $350,000 MiLB Debut: 2022 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: 2028 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: 2026 Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| January 15, 2022: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent. |
