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Happy 16th Birthday, Here’s $3 Million


Ricky Aracena
Shortstop
b. October 22, 1997, in San Francisco de Macorís
Signed on July 3 with the Kansas City Royals for $850,000.

What makes you most excited about playing in the major leagues?
Because it’s my passion, my dream. It’s all I think about.

Do you have a favorite team?
Yankees.

Are there other cities that you want to visit?
Los Angeles.

What do you want to see there?
Hollywood.

Are there other things that you’re excited about? About the lifestyle of playing in the major leagues?
Of course. I want to help the poor and the youth. We’re humble people from the countryside—farmers. There was always a lot of work. I want to live in the city; I think it will be a little bit better.