Like last year we’re taking a look back at the performances by the Europeans who played in affiliated minor league ball in the United States in 2010.
Victor Velazquez
Birth Date: 08/26/1992 in Spain
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Organization: Atlanta Braves
Position: Catcher
2010 Season: In his first professional season the 18-year-old Victor Velazquez took the position behind the plate for the Atlanta Braves affiliate in the Dominican Summer League in 2010. He played in seven games, collecting just one hit and three walks in 24 plate appearances. However he threw out six of twelve potential base stealers.
Career Stats: 7GP, 24 PA, 21 AB, 1 H, 3 BB, 8 SO, AVG .048, OBP .167, SLG .048
Highest Level: Rookie (2010)
Link to Baseball-Reference.com
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Scott Ronnenbergh (Mariners)
Luca Panerati (Cincinnati Reds)
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