SANTO DOMINGO, RD. – The young shortstop Diego Frontado, only 17 years old, has signed his first professional contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, marking a milestone in his promising career. Frontado, selected as the Pick #1, secured a bonus of 1.6 million dollars, solidifying himself as one of the most outstanding international signings of the 2025 Class. The agreement was finalized during the International Signing Day of Major Leagues, held on January 15th. The ceremony took place in Venezuela, the homeland of the talented player, after a rigorous process of preparation and development in the Dominican Republic and his country of origin.
A prospect with great potential
Trained at the HYL Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic, Frontado is recognized as one of the most complete prospects of his generation. His defensive skills at shortstop are notable, standing out for his solidity, soft hands, excellent lateral range, and a powerful and precise arm.Luis Batista, co-owner of the HYL Baseball Academy, located in the municipality of Guerra, Dominican Republic, expressed his optimism about the future of the young athlete.On offense, he shows a consistent bat, with power, good discipline and a great projection for development, profiling as a high-impact player in the future.
Luis Batista, co-owner of the HYL Baseball Academy
Harold Diplán, also co-owner of the academy, recalled that Frontado joined HYL at age 12, showing from the beginning a great talent for playing shortstop and a promising profile.We can say that, God willing, we will soon see a great star who will leave their mark in the Major Leagues.
Luis Batista, co-owner of the HYL Baseball Academy
We work on your comprehensive preparation without neglecting your studies. Thanks to your effort and dedication, you developed rapidly, both physically and technically, showing extraordinary skills that promise a lot for this game that we love so much.
Harold Diplán, co-owner of the academy
