Andy Paz
From BR Bullpen
Andy Miguel Paz Garriga
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
Andy Paz was the third French player to sign with a MLB team.
Paz was born in Cuba and came to France at age 14.
He played for Toulouse in Division Elite and has played for the French junior national team. He also attended the 2009 MLB Baseball Camp in Tirrenia, Italy. Rumors in early July 2010 indicated that Paz would sign with the Oakland Athletics. The signing was finally concluded in January 2011. Paz was expected to play in the Dominican Summer League in 2011. He was the first player signed out of Europe by the A's and the third player from France signed by a MLB team, after Joris Bert and Frederic Hanvi.
