Giants secure top international prospect Luis Hernández from Venezuela

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The Giants signed top-rated international free agent Luis Hernández for $5 million. Hernández, a 16-year-old shortstop from Venezuela, is considered the best prospect in his class by MLB Pipeline and Baseball America. International signings carry risk, but successful ones can provide significant value to an organization, even if they are traded before reaching the majors.


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