Brewers announce 13 international signings

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the signings of 13 players under the international signing period, which began on Monday, July 2. The announcement was made by Director of International Scouting Michael Groopman. The signings include the following players:
Name Birthday HT WT Pos. B-T Country Scout  
Angel Bautista 4/10/02 5-8 160 SS R-R Dominican Republic Elvis Cruz
Erys Bautista 11/9/01 6-1 220 LF B-R Dominican Republic Julio De La Cruz
Jhonnys Cabrera 6/5/02 5-11 150 C R-R Venezuela Trino Aguilar
Jose Espiritu 11/20/98 6-4 172 RHP R-R Dominican Republic Jose Morales
Eduarqui Fernandez 11/20/01 6-2 170 CF R-R Dominican Republic Julio De La Cruz
Eduardo Garcia 7/10/02 6-1 154 SS R-R Venezuela Reinaldo Hidalgo
Branlyn Jaraba 3/20/02 6-3 180 3B R-R Colombia Jairo Castillo/Luis Perez
Rafael Martinez 9/20/01 5-11 170 CF B-R Venezuela Jose Rodriguez
Bryan Niño 4/22/02 6-0 169 CF R-R Colombia Jairo Castillo/Luis Perez
Mario Perez 4/18/02 5-11 148 RHP R-R Mexico Martin Arvizu
Joneiker Ponce De Leon 3/29/02 5-9 150 SS R-R Venezuela Trino Aguilar
Carlos Roa 9/4/01 5-11 165 SS R-R Venezuela Jose Rodriguez
Abner Uribe 6/20/00 6-2 166 RHP R-R Dominican Republic Elvis Cruz

"July 2 was a very special day for Major League Baseball, and in particular for our new players and their families," said Groopman. "I would like to congratulate our international scouts, who have worked extremely hard and have done a tremendous job getting to know these young men both on and off the field. Each player possesses the talent, attitude, work ethic and competitiveness that represent Brewers baseball. The path to the Major Leagues is not always easy or direct, and these qualities will provide a strong foundation for success as they embark on their professional careers. We are excited to welcome these players into the organization and are eager to work diligently with them as they begin the next chapter of their careers as Brewers."