(670 The Score) The White Sox have signed four international free agents, they announced Wednesday morning.
The signings were highlighted by 17-year-old third baseman Eduardo Herrera, a Venezuela native, inking a $1.8-million deal with Chicago. He's the 11th-rated international prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.
"When you see Eduardo for the first time, you can't help but notice his size, strength and ability to play the game," White Sox special assistant to the general manager/international operations Marco Paddy said in a statement. "After following him for several years, you learn about the person inside the athlete. His determination, work ethic, competitiveness and maturity are attributes that complement his baseball ability."
The White Sox also signed infielder Jurdrick Profar ($600,000), infielder Jesus Premoli ($550,000) and right-hander Jeziel Boekhoudt ($55,000).
Profar and Boekhoudt are from Curacao, while Premoli is a Venezuela native. The 16-year-old Profar is the younger brother of longtime MLB infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar.
"We are extremely excited about this year's class, signing players with solid baseball abilities and polished skills at various positions," Paddy said. "We continue to be a strong presence in the international market as we constantly look to upgrade talent in the White Sox farm system."
