Yasiel Balaguert

Yasiel Balaguert Gonzalez

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 215 lb.
• Born January 9, 1993 in Havana Cuba

BR Minors page

Biographical Information

Yasiel Balaguert played for the Cuban Junior National Team at the 2010 World Junior Championship. He hit just .200/.300/.240 in a starting role for the Bronze Medalists. He struck out in 9 of 25 at-bats and had one error in nine chances in the outfield.

In 2010, he left Cuba to come to the USA to try out for the Big Leagues. He is training in Miami. He was signed by the Chicago Cubs on December 7, 2011 by scouts Louie Eljaua and Jose Serra.

External Links

• 2010 World Junior Championship stats
• Radio Marti story