Cristian Jauregui

  • Position: OF

  • Height: 5’11”

  • Weight: 180 lbs

  • Bats/Throws: L/R

  • Born: 02/09/2006

  • Country: Cuba

  • How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2023

  • Bonus: $260,000

  • 40-man Roster: No

  • Rule 5 Eligible: 2027

  • Minor League Free Agency: 2029

  • Options Left: 3

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Overview

Jauregui was the first position player the Pirates have signed out of Cuba in over a decade.  He has good speed and a plus arm, and could be a strong defender, more likely in a corner than in center.  He’s a line-drive hitter at this point, but has some power potential.  Originally a switch-hitter, Jauregui was better batting left-handed and so decided to stay that way.

2023-24

Jauregui’s debut in the DSL went reasonably well. He drew a lot of walks and also struck out a lot; the latter seems to be almost inevitable nowadays with very young players. He hit for only a little power, batting 242/419/326, and he stole 15 bases in 17 tries. Jauregui played center most of the time. He went back to the DSL in 2024 and hit the ball with a little more authority, batting 274/407/393. His plate discipline remained fairly good and he stole 17 bases in 23 tries. He mostly played center.


Stats

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Transactions

January 15, 2023: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.