Rising Star Gabriel Rincones Jr. - From the Scottish League to MLB Top Prospect

In the latest episode of the Ballcaps and Bagpipes podcast, listeners were treated to an interview with Gabriel Rincones Jr., a top prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league organization.

Rincones Jr. played in Scotland for several seasons. His baseball career has also taken him to Venezuela and Florida, and now, he is a key member of the Reading Fightin’ Phils, the Phillies’ AA Minor League Affiliate team. Gabriel took time during the busy MiLB season to speak with podcast hosts Danny Quinn and Ross Marnie.

Rincones Jr (front row, second from left) has played for Baseball Scotland and Team GB

Gabriel’s Journey from Scotland to top Phillies MiLB Prospect

Gabriel Rincones Jr. is a name that’s quickly gaining recognition in the US, but has long been known in the world of Scottish baseball. Born into a sports-loving family, Gabriel’s journey began at a young age, with his parents’ influence and his own natural talent propelling him into the sport. Throughout the interview, Gabriel shared candid insights into his development as a player from the Scottish League to MLB Top Prospect, the challenges he has faced, and his ambitions for the future.

Perhaps most importantly, Gabriel talks about life in professional baseball with his Scottish accent!

As Gabriel Rincones Jr. continues to make his mark on the baseball world, we’ll be eagerly watching his journey unfold. And thanks to podcasts like Ballcaps and Bagpipes, we get a front-row seat to witness the stories of Scottish baseball players, coaches, and sometimes even umpires, past and present.

Catch the full video interview or listen to the interview with Rincones Jr. on the Ballcaps and Bagpipes podcast, available on all major streaming platforms.