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