Throughout the 2018/2019 offseason, Marlin Maniac will devote one article each for every player who appeared in the Miami Marlins system for the 2018 season. Every. Single. Player. This is Part 220 of 286.
Miguel Angel Pena is a 6′, 175 lb. catcher and first baseman from Cartagena, Columbia, population 971,592. The town has produced 12 major leaguers throughout history, including pitcher Julio Teheran. Fellow Marlins prospect Elkin Alcala is also from Cartagena.
Pena was born on this date 21 years ago, and signed with the Miami Marlins through international free agency on September 22nd, 2016.