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By The Orioles today announced that they opened the 2025-26 International Signing Period with 10 contract agreements. Highlighting the Orioles’ 2025-26 international signing class are: shortstop JOSE LUIS ACEVEDO, the highest-paid international signee in club history, outfielders ARIEL ROQUE, PEDRO GOMEZ, and GABRIEL ROSARIO, and left-handed pitcher ANDRI HIDALGO. This year’s international signing class marks a milestone for the organization, featuring five players ranked among MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects, a new high after never having more than two in a single class. Of the 10 total agreements, eight are from the Dominican Republic and two are from Venezuela. The signing class includes five outfielders, two catchers, two infielders, and one pitcher.
“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding individuals and their families to Birdland,” said KOBY PEREZ, Orioles Vice President, International Scouting and Operations. “This signing period brings an exciting new group of talented young players into our organization. None of this would be possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff, along with the continued support of Mike Elias and our partnership group, in advancing our international operations.”
Acevedo, 17, was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is ranked as the No. 14 international prospect by MLB Pipeline. He is one of the top infielders in the 2026 class, with the tools to develop into a high-level prospect. He projects to remain at shortstop, with the ability to hit for average and grow into game power. Acevedo pairs an aggressive approach at the plate with advanced bat control and barrel awareness. A confident defender, he shows soft hands, easy range to both sides, clean transfers, and a fluid arm action.
Roque, 17, was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is ranked as the No. 18 international prospect by MLB Pipeline. A high-upside outfielder with a strong blend of hit tool, athleticism, and defensive value, he projects to hit above average with gap power and room for additional impact. He shows a confident swing and competitive edge with the athleticism, body control, and speed to remain in center field.
Hidalgo, 16, is a left-handed pitcher from San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic. He is ranked as the No. 25 international prospect by MLB Pipeline. A high-upside left-hander with starter traits and a strong competitive edge, he features a loose, effortless arm action with plus-plus arm speed. His fastball shows arm-side run and sink, reaching up to 98 mph. His slider serves as his primary out pitch, particularly effective against left-handed hitters. The changeup shows good feel and deception. He attacks the zone with confidence, displaying advanced pitchability and mound presence for his age.
Gomez, 17, an outfielder from Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, is a pure hitter with legitimate impact potential who projects as an everyday player with 25-plus home run upside at maturity. He is ranked as the No. 35 international prospect by MLB Pipeline. An advanced hitter for his age, he shows plus hit and power potential with a middle-of-the-order offensive profile. Defensively, he projects as a corner outfielder.
Rosario, 17, was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic. He is ranked as the No. 40 international prospect by MLB Pipeline. A bat-first player with a legitimate hit-and-power combination from the left side, he features an advanced offensive approach and consistent impact on contact. He projects for average-to-plus hit and power tools, with a long-term defensive fit likely at first base or left field.
A complete list of today’s international agreements is attached. B-roll footage of Acevedo, Roque, Hidalgo, Gomez, and Rosario is available courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles at Frame.io (Media2026). Additional information will be made available across all Orioles digital platforms.
