The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted catcher Ivan Luciano, a high school catcher out of Puerto Rico.
With the 64th Pick of MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafted catcher Ivan Luciano, a protege of future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina. He attended El Shaddai Christian Academy in Puerto Rico and is just 17 years old. He doesn't turn 18 until November.to stick behind the plate long-term. While it's purely projection due to his age, he has the arm, glove, and defensive tools to be able to handle MLB rules and standards behind the plate long-term.
His projection likely tops out at being a backup catcher in MLB, but that can always change as he will spend multiple years climbing the Minor Leagues. If he can hit, he can develop into a starter.
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