César Prieto

César Prieto (born May 10, 1999[1]) is a Cuban baseball player in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

César Prieto
Prieto with the Bowie Baysox in 2022
Baltimore Orioles – No. 73
Infielder
Born: (1999-05-10) May 10, 1999
Abreus, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Career

Prieto was a member of the Cuba national baseball team. He also joined the Elefantes de Cienfuegos in 2017. His performance as an infielder and batter was considered one of the best in Cuba. Prieto defected to the United States in 2021 while in Florida for the qualifying tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2][3]

On January 16, 2022, Prieto signed with the Baltimore Orioles as an international free agent for a bonus of $650,000.[4]

References
  1. "Cuban baseball star defects on arrival in US". www.theaustralian.com.au. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  2. "Who is César Prieto? Breaking Down Cuba's Top Baseball Talent After Defection to U.S." Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  3. "César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip". BBC News. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  4. "César Prieto gives Orioles potential 2022 infield help as part of international signing class".
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