Abismael Amparo is an 18-year-old Dominican-born righty who was overlooked when it came time for his class to sign with big league teams, so it’s fair to say he had a lot on the line when he stepped on the mound for the Gray team at the 2026 New Balance Future Stars Series Caribbean Classic presented by DraftLine.
He walked away with an appearance on the prestigious All-Tournament Team, and gave the big league teams in attendance another good look at him.
Per our scouting staff, Amparo featured the best velocity in the event, getting his fastball up to 93 miles per hour in January, and he utilized a three-quarter slot to showcase what was a quick arm during his outing. He worked in and out well, and has a mostly now frame, although his exact height and weight are unknown for the Yamasa standout.
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Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked eight Super Bowls, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,300 games covered in his career.
An avid trading card enthusiast, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son, future No. 1 overall draft pick in 2042, William, their beloved dog, Bailey, and occasionally well-behaved cat, Smokey.
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