2026 SIGNING TRACKER: P Samuel Quintana

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of left-handed pitcher Samuel Quintana.

The big lefty (listed at 6'7", 275 lbs) is coming off a 2025 where he played for his hometown Atleticos de Puerto Plata.

Last spring, he also helped the Caimanes de Puerto Plata to a Superior Baseball Championship

Quintana spent two years in affiliate ball in the Dominican Republic in San Francisco's system when he was 18 and 19 years of age. He also has experience playing in Columbia.

"Samuel will be a big addition to our rotation," said general manager Shanif Hirani.

"He attacks hitters and has a great presence on the mound. With his experience playing affiliated ball, along with time in the top Winter leagues, he will be able to come in and give us a chance to win right away."

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SAMUEL QUINTANA

• Bats/Pitches: L/L
• Hometown: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (IMPORT)
• Birthdate: November 29, 2000
• Pronunciation: Sam-YOU-LL kin-TAWN-uh