Emison Soto

EMISON SOTO, CENTER FIELDER
Born: April 1, 1996
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 167
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2016, Pittsburgh Pirates
How Acquired: International Free Agent
Country: Venezuela
Agent: N/A

WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE

Soto was 20 when he signed and he got only a small bonus.  He appears to have some speed and to be able to play anywhere in the outfield.

2017
DSL:  268/438/345, 142 AB, 6 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 36 BB, 13 K, 14-25 SB

Soto played all the outfield positions and had a solid season, lacking only power.  He had remarkable walk and K rates.

2018
INJURED

Soto was invited to fall instructionals after the 2017 season.  He probably would have gone to the GCL or even Bristol (given his age) in 2018, but a knee injury knocked him out for the season.

Soto will probably get another shot at a rookie-level slot in 2019, if he’s ready to go.

CONTRACT INFORMATION
2018: Minor League Contract
PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: $10,000
MiLB Debut: 2016
MLB Debut: N/A
MiLB FA Eligible: 2022
MLB FA Eligible: N/A
Rule 5 Eligible: 2019
Added to 40-Man: N/A
Options Remaining: 3
MLB Service Time: 0.000
TRANSACTIONS
July 2, 2016: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.