The Blue Jays are reportedly poised to sign 15-year old Manuel Beltre for an estimated $2-3 million when the International free-agent signing period commences. Beltre won’t turn 16 until June but is tabbed as one of the best hitters in this year’s crop of available players.
Beltre is a contact hitter with a compact swing who possesses gap power while having a good feel for the strike zone. The right-handed hitter represented the Dominican Republic in the 15U World Cup where he tied for the team lead in hits. The shortstop hit .345/.483/.424 with ten hits including four doubles in the tourney.