Position: C
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 145 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
Born: 02/27/2007
Country: Panama
How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2024
Bonus: $130,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Acevedo is an athletic catcher with upside on offense and defense. He got a moderate bonus, but Baseball America considered him a potential sleeper.
2024
Acevedo played in 32 games in his debut, 21 behind the plate. Other than drawing walks, of which he had just one less than he did strikeouts, he didn’t do well on offense, batting 189/381/203. He threw out only 16% of base stealers.
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Transactions
January 15, 2024: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.