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Phillies Sign No. 3 International Prospect Francisco Renteria

The 17-year-old Venezuelan outfielder is lauded for elite raw power with a reported bonus near $4 million.

Overview

  • He enters the organization as the highest-ranked international signee in Phillies history.
  • Multiple outlets report a $4 million deal, which The Inquirer says is the club’s largest international bonus since 2015 and the class’s second-highest.
  • MLB.com reports the Phillies had $6,679,200 in international pool space with roughly $4 million earmarked for Renteria.
  • Scouting evaluations highlight huge raw power and bat speed with a mixed hit tool and a likely move from center to a corner outfield spot.
  • He is expected to play his first professional season at age 17 after previously logging at-bats at 15 with Senadores de Caracas in Venezuela.