The young 19-year-old receiver, Arturo Flores Navarronative of Tepic, Nayaritfulfilled one of his biggest dreams by signing with the organization of the Astros de Houston. The exciting moment took place at the iconic Minute Maid Parkwhere he was accompanied by his parents, Luis Flores and Arlete Navarro.
“I feel very excited and happy to have signed with the Houston Astros, and that my parents are here with me. “It is a dream come true, and now we have to work very hard to reach the Major Leagues.”commented Flores with a big smile after the event.
With a height of 1.90 metros and a weight of 92 kilos, Flores He is a right-handed hitter with contact and power, in addition to having solid defense and a powerful arm that have made him stand out on the baseball field.
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His passion for this sport began at the age of four, when his father, brother and uncle instilled in him a love for baseball.
Last year, Arturo was signed by the Saraperos of Saltillo and his talent did not go unnoticed by the searchers of the Major Leagues. During a test at the stadium Francisco I. Madero, Miguel Painterscout of the Astroswas impressed by his physical abilities and potential.
The next step to Arturo will be to report in mid-October to one of the development camps of the Astros in West Palm Beach, Floridawhere your preparation will begin with a view to reaching the Major Leagues.
With determination and the support of his familyArturo Flores Navarro is ready to face this new challenge in his career.
With information from Saraperos de Saltillo
