Yeison Asencio
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| Yeison Asencio | |
|---|---|
 Asencio with the San Antonio Missions in 2016 | |
| Tigres de Quintana Roo | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 14, 1989 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Yeison Asencio (born November 14, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball player for the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican Baseball League.
Asencio signed with the Padres as an international free agent in 2009. He used false documents to sign, going by the name "Yoan Alcantra", to portray himself as 2+1⁄2 years younger than he actually was.[1][2] The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season. In 2013, Asencio represented the Padres at the All-Star Futures Game.[3] Asencio was designated for assignment on November 20, 2014.
References
- ^ "By any name, Yeison Asencio still a prospect Page 1 of 2". UTSanDiego.com. September 8, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ^ "Blog | Baseball America Prospects Blog | Padres' Yeison Asencio, Formerly Yoan Alcantara, Receives Visa". Baseball America. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ^ "Padres prospects Austin Hedges and Yeison Asencio chosen for Futures Game | padres.com: News". Sandiego.padres.mlb.com. June 25, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)