New regulation will strengthen baseball oversight in the Dominican Republic
The Office of the National Baseball Commissioner has expressed its gratitude to President Luis Abinader following the enactment of Decree 601-26. This regulation establishes a new legal framework for the supervision, regulation, and control of academies, leagues, and various development programs operating within the national territory.
The entity described this provision as a fundamental milestone to provide greater transparency and order to the Dominican baseball system. The main objective is to safeguard the integrity of the discipline, guaranteeing effective protection for all prospects, coaches, and organizations involved in the development of this sport.
This measure represents a transcendental step to strengthen the organization and transparency of the national baseball system, ensuring a safer and more professional environment for all our talents.
National Baseball Commissioner’s Office
Next steps and working groups
Following the entry into force of these regulations, the National Baseball Commissioner committed to the responsibility of implementing the provisions of the decree. To achieve efficient execution, the institution has outlined a roadmap focused on collaboration:
- Call to organizations, academies, and leagues to initiate dialogue tables.
- Detailed socialization regarding the scope and responsibilities of the new regulation.
- Intersectoral coordination to transform legal guidelines into concrete development actions.
The entity emphasized that the process will be carried out under an open participation scheme, seeking for constant dialogue between baseball stakeholders to be the foundation for sustainable growth that keeps the Dominican Republic as the main benchmark for talent in the world.
