{"id":30710,"date":"2021-02-01T11:38:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=30710"},"modified":"2021-02-01T11:38:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:38:08","slug":"cardinals-scout-damaso-espino-giving-kids-native-panama-like-leo-bernal-chance-pursue-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/cardinals-scout-damaso-espino-giving-kids-native-panama-like-leo-bernal-chance-pursue-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals scout Damaso Espino is giving kids from his native Panama like Leo Bernal a chance to pursue dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As Damaso Espino watched Leo Bernal sign a contract with the Cardinals earlier this month, he saw the smiles, the hopes and the dreams that fill a 16-year-old\u2019s head as he begins the journey of leaving his home in Panama to become a professional baseball player.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There was a good reason why it seemed Espino knew exactly what Bernal was thinking \u2013 once, he was that same 16-year-old catcher, signing a professional contract that he hoped would lead to a long career in the major leagues.<\/p>\n

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That was 22 years ago, when Espino signed with the Reds. His major-league dreams did not come true, a 14-year minor-league career stalling out in Triple A. Now as a Panama-based scout and international crosschecker for the Cardinals, Espino is getting the chance to help a new generation of youngsters get that same opportunity to see if they can make their dreams come true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Five years ago, Espino was involved in signing Ivan Herrera, who was recently ranked by MLB.com as one of the top 10 catching prospects in the game. This month it was Bernal, one of the two headline prospects in the Cardinals current international class. Bernal, who turns 17 in February, will be off to the team\u2019s academy in the Dominican Republic as soon as MLB gives the medical clearance that the academy can be opened safely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThis experience helps me relate to what these kids are going through now,\u201d Espino said in an email. \u201cAt that age, emotions run high and the pressure of performing could interfere with a proper developmental process. I also understand that everyone progresses differently and at their own pace, based on physical and psychological factors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThis game is tough, there are difficulties and the signing process is a unique time. You only sign from amateur to professional once in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For players in this year\u2019s class, one of the difficulties was having to wait an extra six months to sign. In a normal year, the international signing period begins on July 2, but it was delayed until Jan. 15 because of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

It was tough for him (Bernal) as he was looking forward to start training in the academy and start the ball rolling with his career,\u201d Espino said. \u201cHe handled it the right way; we helped him create a weekly routine to continue his work and stay active throughout that period.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe road ahead is long and with many obstacles. However, we do have high expectations for Bernal, and we believe he has the attributes and potential to become a top prospect and eventually put himself in a position to be an impactful player at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Espino knows about the long road and how obstacles can sometimes block the way to your goal \u2013 from his personal journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Espino\u2019s path began in rookie ball with the Reds and included stops in five organizations, but never with the Cardinals, and in independent ball, before he retired after the 2014 season. He spent parts of six seasons in Triple A but never got the call that would have sent him to the major leagues. After retiring, Espino and his wife moved back home to Panama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI got a call from a friend that scouts with the Oakland A\u2019s and he mentioned that St. Louis was looking to hire a scout in Panama,\u201d Espino said. \u201cHe played in the minor leagues with the Cardinals and had a good relationship with Moises Rodriguez (then the Cardinals\u2019 director of international operations and scouting and now an assistant general manager.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe recommended that we meet, and not long after I began working with the Cardinals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Now 37, Espino works not only in Panama but throughout Latin America. He also was involved in signing Adari Grant this month, a shortstop from the Bahamas, considered the other top prize in this year\u2019s Cardinals class.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scouting Grant was not as easy as scouting Bernal, a well-known player growing up in Panama, which has increasingly become a hotbed for youth baseball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIn the Bahamas, there are no national tournaments or even many baserball stadiums to see competitive level games,\u201d Espino said. \u201cWe had to coordinate with the agent to put some players together to imitate real competition. We also have to figure out if they are traveling to tournaments to see them against other players, which can be challenging with a country like the Bahamas that does not always have a national team in international events.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It was the opportunity to see Bernal in some of those events which peaked the Cardinals\u2019 interest and led to more than two years of scouting and pursuing the player before he was old enough to sign a contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bernal played in the Under 15 World Cup tournament in 2018 in Panama, the same tournament where the Cardinals found another catcher, Jake Burns, from Australia, who signed in the fall of 2019. Bernal was a year younger than other players on his team, becoming the starting catcher as a 14-year-old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe has been a captain on his teams multiple times and has been part of a winning environment,\u201d Espino said. \u201cWe value these aspects of the game and we are looking for kids to not only become good players but also to eventually help us win games at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bernal also was on the Panama team that played in the Little League World Series, where he had a chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch to Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It was from those tournaments, as well as watching him play in his native country, that convinced the Cardinals to sign Bernal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe thing that is different about him is that Panama has a great culture of youth baseball which is very impressive,\u201d said Luis Morales, now the director of international operations and scouting for the Cardinals. \u201cI had a chance to be there one year. (Edmundo) Sosa was playing in a professional league and when I went to the game there was like 500 people in the stands. At a youth level game there was like 5,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOn the radio they are talking about 13 and 14-year-old kids. It\u2019s pretty crazy, and impressive. When you scout players from countries like the Dominican Republic and Venezuela it\u2019s more like tryouts. In Panama, the kids there are playing just for fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Having grown up in Panama playing baseball, Espino knows what the culture is like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cEvery province (state) has a team that plays over two months around the country,\u201d he said. \u201cGames are televised and draw large crowds. The environment created with these events helps to identify which players rise to the occasion and can perform under pressure. Bernal was always an important factor in the middle of his games, which is something we want in our players.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe love to see these kids compete for their country and evaluate their behavior in pressure situations. At the same time, we were evaluating everyone and trying to create a preference list of what we consider the best players for our system.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bernal\u2019s knowledge of the game and its history, and in particular his knowledge of the Cardinals, also was impressive to Morales when the two had a chance to meet and talk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe was passionate about watching the games, and you don\u2019t see that a lot in international kids,\u201d Morales said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Passionate also was the word Morales used to describe Espino\u2019s transition from player to scout and what he has already brought to the organization and will continue to provide in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cDamaso is very passionate about the scouting process, from evaluating, comparing and finally getting to the negotiating and acquiring talent part,\u201d Morales said. \u201cHaving played for so many years and as a catcher has helped him sharpen his evaluation skills and learn very fast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIn addition, his ability to communicate in both Spanish and English has helped him create excellent relationships with our international and amateur scouts and with the front office. He has been a great asset to our department.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Espino\u2019s reward is watching players such as Herrera take the opportunity and make the most of it, now nearing his chance to break onto the major league level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI am extremely excited and proud of what Ivan has done so far in his career,\u201d Espino said. \u201cI understand there is still a step to take from being a prospect to developing into an impactful major league player. However, I have seen Ivan work so hard to maximize his abilities and put himself in this position. He is a good kid with clear goals and the willingness to sacrifice and do what it takes to be the best he can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Espino thought about Herrera when he watched Bernal, and will no doubt continue to do so as he begins tracking Bernal\u2019s career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThey have some unique similarities as they are both fierce competitors with high baseball IQs and a history of performance at amateur levels,\u201d Espino said. \u201cThey have shown similarities in their work ethics and aptitudes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTheir tool sets are somewhat different, especially at the same age. Ivan was more polished and mature at the plate and his actions were steadier. Bernal shows advanced defensive attributes, he is a switch hitter with projections from both sides and for the age, his actions are more explosive and aggressive.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Espino, and the Cardinals, expect the pipeline of players from Panama to the organization to keep producing in the years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe country is steadily signing more players and for higher signing bonuses,\u201d he said. \u201cI believe we will see this trend continue in the country.\u201d
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