Joenelly Van Der Linden

JOENELLY VAN DER LINDEN, SHORTSTOP
Born:  July 10, 2006
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 145
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2023, Pittsburgh Pirates
How Acquired: International Free Agent
Country: Aruba
Agent: N/A
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE
Van Der Linden was a lower-profile signing who may play second as a pro.  He obviously has room to fill out.  The Pirates like his athleticism and contact ability.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
2023: Minor League Contract
PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: $180,000
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
TRANSACTIONS
January 15, 2023: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.