Daily News | Phillies sign switch-hitting shortstop Jesus Caba, who has already evoked comparisons to Francisco Lindor
About two years ago, Sal Agostinelli went to a tournament in the Dominican Republic to take a closer look at shortstop prospect Jesus Caba. He was blown away by Caba’s quick feet and hands, his plus arm, and his plus range, but what impressed him even more was Caba’s maturity. At 15 years old, the shortstop was directing traffic on the field, moving players around, making sure everyone was in the right spots. It was obvious that he was a natural leader.
As of Sunday, Caba is officially a member of the Phillies organization, after signing a $3 million deal on international signing day. He was one of 18 Dominican and Venezuelan players who were signed on Sunday, all of their contracts pending physicals. The Phillies also expect to sign a pitcher from Taiwan, Wen-Hui Pan, on Monday, as well as a catching prospect out of Panama, Eduardo Tait.
“Body type, I compare him to Francisco Lindor,” said Agostinelli. “I don’t know if he’s going to have Lindor’s power, but he can play shortstop every bit as good as Lindor right now. I think Caba is going to be more of a number two hitter, line drive, .270, hit some doubles. He has a little pop in his bat, too. But he’s seventeen. It’s kind of difficult to put a power grade on a guy when he’s so young.
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