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Brayan De Paula is a 6’3″, 175 lb. left-handed pitcher from Pedro Brand, Dominican Republic. If De Paula makes it to the major leagues, he will be the first native of Pedro Brand to get that far.
Born on June 25th, 1999 (the same day that Clinton LumberKings new manager Mike Jacobs signed his first pro contract), De Paula signed his first contract on April 26th, 2017, prior to his 18th birthday.