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Baseball in Latin America is broken -- is an international draft the answer?

By ESPN · 2026-04-07
Baseball in Latin America is broken -- is an international draft the answer?
Why it matters: The failing system directly impacts the lives and futures of countless young Latin American baseball prospects.
The current system for scouting and signing young baseball talent in Latin America is facing intense scrutiny following the tragic death of a teenager, highlighting a broken process. While the search for the next Dominican phenom continues, the incident underscores the urgent need for reform.

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