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DAVID MATOMA, RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
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| Born: February 2, 2006 Height: 6’0″ Weight: 155 Bats: Right Throws: Right Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2023, Pittsburgh Pirates How Acquired: International Free Agent Country: Uganda Agent: N/A |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| Uganda had never had a pro baseball player until the Dodgers signed two players from the country in January 2022. The Pirates made it three by signing Matoma. He has a ways to go, as you’d expect, but the Pirates consider him a legitimate prospect. His fastball gained velocity after he got to the Dominican academy, reaching 96, and he throws a slider with good spin and a change. The team likes his arm speed, athleticism and work ethic. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2023: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: $20,000 MiLB Debut: 2023 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: 2029 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: 2027 Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| January 15, 2023: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent. |
