Amid uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of J.T. Realmuto being a Philadelphia Phillies catcher, the organization reportedly is looking internationally to support its depth at the position.
According to MLB Pipeline, the Phillies are considered the “favorites” to sign youth Venezuelan catching prospect Ricardo Perez.
The #Phillies are considered the favorites to sign toolsy left-handed-hitting catcher Ricardo Perez. The 16-year-old Venezuelan is No. 8 on our new 2020 Top 30 International Prospects list: https://t.co/WsSQt8Ml9O pic.twitter.com/AefXU7mfnK
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 30, 2020
Described as a “toolsy left-handed-hitting catcher” with a “plenty of upside,” Perez, 16, ranks eighth on MLB Pipeline’s 2020 Top 30 International Prospects list.