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Philadelphia Phillies Sign Top International Prospect

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly agreed to terms with a top-15 prospect on international signing day.

Kade Kistner

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It's an exciting day for the Philadelphia Phillies as they kickoff international singing day. Jan. 15 marks the day that the window opens for international prospects to sign with MLB organizations and kickoff their quest to make the Major Leagues. 

According to ESPN's Jesse Sanchez, the Phillies have agreed to terms with the #13 prospect shortstop Jesus Caba for $3 million.

Caba has a special skillset as he has a hit, power, and arm tool of 50, while his run and field tool are graded 55. Additionally, the shortstop is a switch hitter and could slot in as one of the best hitters in the Phillies' organization. 

Yet his best tools are in the field and he projects to be an above average defender with a big arm and good instincts at the position. 

While Philadelphia didn't get multiple prospects in the top-50 this season, Caba could very well prove to be the one they "needed" to sign. He plays a premium position at an above average level. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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