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At 14, Vientos moved to Florida, where he continued his baseball journey. Despite suffering a setback due to a quad injury during his senior year at American Heritage High School, he managed to impress scouts by hitting .417 with one home run. His potential sparked interest from major programs like the University of Miami, but ultimately, the allure of professional baseball proved too enticing.
In 2017, the New York Mets selected Vientos in the second round of the MLB draft. It was a momentous decision spurred by the Mets' significant signing bonus of $1.5 million, propelling him into a career that would soon see him rapidly ascend through the minor leagues.