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Blue Jays Sign Unseen Talent for World Baseball Classic
5 Mar
Summary
- Blue Jays signed catcher Giaconino Lasaracina, 22.
- Lasaracina plays for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
- He boasts a .374 average and 1.030 OPS in Italy's Serie A.
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a notable addition to their roster by signing catcher Giaconino Lasaracina, a 22-year-old player set to compete for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This signing was reported on Wednesday, just hours before the tournament's scheduled start.
Lasaracina, originally from Venezuela, stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 210 pounds. He is a right-handed batter and thrower. His performance in Italy's Serie A baseball league over three seasons (2022-24) has been exceptional, marked by a .374 batting average and a 1.030 OPS.
During his time in the Italian league, Lasaracina played 91 games, recording 36 doubles, eight triples, and six home runs, while also stealing 16 bases. The Blue Jays organization evidently recognized significant potential, warranting this signing despite the considerable step up in competition from the Italian league to affiliated baseball in North America.
