Left-handed pitcher Luis De León was signed out of the Dominican Republic in December 2021 for just $30,000. He was 18 years old at the time and put in some time in the rookie leagues before arriving at Low-A Delmarva in July 2023, where he excelled.
He had an impressive full-season league debut in nine games with the Shorebirds. He struck out 31 and allowed just 17 hits in 26.1 innings. But just as he had in the rookie leagues, he struggled with walks. He issued 16 free passes, which is a whole lot. But still, he was just 20 years old with a mid-90s fastball that he can dial up to 98.