[KootenayFlamesFan]

Franklin Barreto, the top international prospect available for July 2, has signed with the Blue Jays.

A 16-year-old from Miranda, Barreto has two standout tools in his hitting and his speed. Some scouts project Barreto as a future plus hitter. He has quick hands, a short swing, recognizes pitches well and hits the ball to all fields. With his hitting acumen and plus-plus speed, he could become a potential .300 hitter. Barreto is small and is already a strong, physically mature player, so there are questions about projection, but he hits hard line drives and has shown he can hit the ball out of the park in games, with 15-20 homer potential.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/...nklin-barreto/

Toronto has signed Venezuelan shortstop Luis Castro, the No. 9 international prospect for July 2.

Castro, a 16-year-old righthanded hitter, is an instinctive player who has hit well during international competition. He’s 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and trained with Jose Aguiar.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/...t-luis-castro/