Dashenko Ricardo
From BR Bullpen
Dashenko Adriano Ricardo
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 163 lb.
- Born March 1, 1990 in Willemstad Netherlands Antilles
Dashenko Ricardo made his minor league debut in 2007.
Ricardo was signed by Baltimore Orioles scout Carlos Bernhardt at age 16. In 2007, he hit .297/.350/.405 in a good debut for the DSL Orioles. He slumped badly in 2008, though, batting only .169/.199/.199 for the DSL O's and having 18 passed balls in 32 games at catcher. Despite that, he was on the preliminary Dutch roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. He would be an unlikely choice to make the final cut as the other catchers listed - Sidney de Jong, Martijn Meeuwis, Tjerk Smeets and Kenley Jansen - had more international experience or better minor league careers.
