BELARUS – Aleksey Lukashevich of the Baseball and Softball Club Brest Zubrs became the first player from Belarus to join a MLB organization when he signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The pro career of the 16-year-old Belarusian pitcher, who is currently training in the United States, will begin in the minor leagues. Alex began to engage in baseball at the age of 6 years under the guidance of his father – the head coach of Brest Zubrs, Igor Lukashevich. In 2003 at the age of nine Alexei took part in the European Juvenile Championship in Moscow (Russia). In 2005 he participated in the European Championship in Moldova, where he was recognized as MVP of tournament. From 2005 to 2007 he participated in the European regional baseball Little League and played in the European regional baseball tournament junior league in Kutno (Poland) in 2008 and 2009. In June, 2010, he was a member of Brest Zubrs at the European Cup Qualifier. Alex helped the Brest Zubrs become the winner of the international tournament for the Cup of the President of Poland twice, where he was one of the best players in the competition. Last year, he was selected as one of 50 baseball players in Europe to train in the MLB European Academy in Tirrenia (Italy). After the completion of MLB training camp, six Major League teams showed interest in the Belarusian Baseball player, and Alex accepted an offer by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Source: Brest Zubrs --

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