Yohel Pozo

ABOUT YOHEL POZO

Professional catcher that was signed by the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in 2013. After becoming a free agent following the 2020 MLB season, he was signed to San Diego Padres , but he was later released and drafted by the Rangers during the Rule 5 Draft.

He began his professional career playing for the Rangers' rookie affiliate team the DSL Rangers.

He was a member of the Venezuelan national team that played at the 2009 Little League World Series.

His father was also a professional baseball player.

During his major league debut on August 13, 2021, he played against the Oakland Athletics and hit his first career home run facing Sergio Romo .