Marlins international scouting director introduces his 2025 signing class

[Alex Carver]

Swimming Upstream—Episode #65

David Hernandez Beayne is beginning his seventh year with the Miami Marlins organization, but his first at the helm of their international scouting department. After opening the 2025 international free agent period with 18 signings, he chatted with Alex Carver and Kevin Barral about prospects INF/OF Andrew Salas (Venezuela), RHP Kevin Defrank (Dominican Republic) and RHP Adriano Marrero (Cuba) as well as the Marlins' overall direction.

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We've compiled player details and signing bonus amounts for each of last week's amateur signings here.

In addition to the 2025 class, Hernandez Beayne spoke about the priciest piece of the 2024 class, Cuban INF Luis Manuel León ($1.5 million bonus). León will beginning his minor league career in the Florida Complex League.

This new guide has more on the club's international free agent history.

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[THOMAS JOSEPH]

Enjoyed the insights. Thanks for the updates.