Dominican Teen Signs With Mets for $1.4M - (He is just 16 years old!)

Fernando Martinez got a $1.4 million contract last week, even though he can't play in the United States until he turns 18.

Because of his arm strength, a number of scouts had expressed interest in Martinez, comparing him to fellow Dominicans Raul Mondesi and Jose Guillen.

The Mets have a baseball academy in the Dominican and a team in the Dominican summer league. The training complex in San Cristobal is in operation all year long.

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