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Henry Mahia’s baseball journey began under less-than-traditional circumstances; he didn’t even pick up a baseball until he was 15. Born in the Dominican Republic, Mahia was inspired to pursue baseball after witnessing the lucrative possibilities it presented for players like Pedro Martinez, who signed a multi-million contract with the Mets. Mahia signed with the New York Mets at age 17 as an international amateur free agent, quickly moving up through the ranks of the minor leagues.