Cesar Daniel Izturis

Cesar Daniel Izturis is a Venezuelan minor league baseball prospect with the Seattle Mariners. He was born on 11-11-1999 and is the son of former MLB shortstop Cesar Izturis and the half nephew of former MLB infielder Maicer Izturis and former minor league shortstop Julio Izturis. On December 12, 2015 he signed with the Lara Cardinales of the Venezuelan League.[1] On July 20, 2016 Cesar Daniel signed with the Seattle Mariners of MLB as an international free agent for a 550K bonus.[2] He was part of the first graduating class of Academia Izturis, the academy run by his father and half uncle. Cesar Daniel was signed by Emilio Carrasquel the same scout who signed his father 20 years prior.

References

  1. ↑ "Cardinals signed Cesar Izturis son". http://www.liderendeportes.com/. 2016-02-12. Retrieved 9/2/2016. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help); External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ Gurnick, Ken (July 20, 2016). "Mariners agree to terms with Izturis Jr.". MLB.com. Retrieved 9/2/2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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