The Seattle Mariners signed Luis Liberato as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2012. He has not progressed as quickly as the M’s were hoping, but Liberato still has the potential to patrol the outfield at Safeco Field in the future.
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The 20-year-old began his professional career in 2013 with the Mariners’ affiliate in the Dominican Summer League. Liberato fared reasonably well in his home country, hitting .255 with 2 home runs, 17 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 57 games. He struck out 50 times and worked 23 walks in 233 plate appearances.