7 days ago

Phillies Sign 11-Year-Old Shortstop David Basabe to $1.8M Pre-Agreement

Wilber Sánchez reported that Philadelphia reached a $1.8M pre-deal with 11-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Basabe, the youngest ever to land an MLB pre-agreement. He called him “the shortstop with the best offensive tools in the 2031 class,” citing “coordination, bat speed, and physical projection.” Now the Phillies secure his rights early and bet on a future impact bat.