East Bulls have selected the shortstop Felnin Celestén as their first pick in the 2025 Rookie Draft, marking an important step for the Romanese team in the search for new promises in Dominican baseball.
Celestén, considered one of the main promises of baseball, joins the taurine team with great expectations.
The selection of Celestén, from La Romana, took place this Wednesday in the Sambil Plaza of Santo Domingo, during the 2025 Rookie Draft. The young prospect, currently the number 9 of the Seattle Mariners and the 92 of all baseball according to MLB Pipeline, was signed in 2024 for $4.7 million dollars. He is considered one of the best available talents in the Draft.
A complete talent for the East Bulls
“We selected with the first pick the best player available for the East Bulls, a solid player in position six, who brings athleticism, speed and a dynamic bat”, said Jesús Mejía, general manager of the East Bulls, when announcing the selection. “It’s a player with characteristics to contribute also outside the field, joining a group of new players who are creating a renewed leadership within the clubhouse. His availability on the roster will be immediate”, added Mejía.
Outstanding performance since his signing
Despite his youth, with only 19 years, Felnin Celestén has left an important mark in his first year as a professional. In the Arizona Complex League, Celestén, a switch hitter, recorded an impressive OPS of .999, with an offensive line of .352/.431/.568, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 3 home runs, and 27 stolen bases, despite playing with injuries in one hand.
In 2025, between Class A and Class A+, Celestén continued to demonstrate his ability, with a .273/.345/.721 average, 19 doubles, 3 triples, 6 home runs, 59 runs batted in and 21 stolen bases, consolidating himself as one of the most outstanding talents in his category.
What’s next for Celestén?
The young shortstop has received permission from the Seattle Mariners to join his new team, the East Bulls, and it is expected that he can make his debut this same winter.
