"Mesa, 17, signed for $900,000 and was ranked 30th on the MLB Pipeline Top 50 International Prospects list. He has received some high praise from scouts who say he could wind up being the best hitter in the 2026 international free agent class. The left-handed hitter is someone who makes a lot of hard contact and could develop above average power."
"Baseball America's scouting report (subscription required) says Severino is a talented player, despite an "unconventional look." The report states, "At 5-foot-9, he's on the shorter side, but it's a powerful build that's extraordinarily strong for his age. His strength and bat speed allow him to drive the ball with high-end exit velocity from the right side of the plate, albeit with a flatter path for now that's more conducive to loud line drives than loft.""
Toronto signed two Dominican outfield prospects, Michael Mesa and Aneudy Severino, to international free-agent deals. Mesa, 17, received $900,000 and carries a Top 50 international ranking, noted for hard contact, potential above-average power and a left-handed bat. Scouts project Mesa as a clear outfielder who takes excellent routes, projects to an average arm and could evolve into a 20/20-type player despite limited speed. Severino signed for $700,000 and presents a powerful, compact build with advanced bat speed and high exit velocity, producing loud line drives. If Severino adds lift and refines his approach, a major-league opportunity could emerge in a few years.
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