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Dodgers International Signing Period: Jesus Galiz ‘Happy And Proud’

The first day of the 2020-21 international period saw the Los Angeles Dodgers agree to terms with 22 players, a group headlined by Wilman Diaz, Rayne Doncon and Jesus Galiz.

Galiz, a 17-year-old catcher out of Venezuela, was the top ranked prospect at his position and No. 8 overall on MLB Pipeline’s list. A former middle infielder, he has received praise for his strong arm and receiving skills.

Galiz also has a swing that has been described as compact and can drive the ball to all fields. Galiz initially was expected to sign a contract with the New York Yankees but they changed course and he now adds to the Dodgers’ organizational depth at catcher.