Dominican Republic presents its roster for the U18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier
The Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE) has made official the formation of the national team that will defend the national colors in the upcoming U18 World Cup Qualifier. The tournament, which promises to be a high-level competitive stage, will take place from October 22 to 29 at the IPL Academy facilities, located in the municipality of Guerra.
The presentation ceremony was led by Juan Núñez, president of the organization, who highlighted the high level of preparation and the commitment of the 20 athletes chosen to represent the country in this regional event. The activity also featured the presence of the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, and key figures from the team’s technical and administrative management.
The formation of this team is the result of a rigorous evaluation process that spanned several months, where we prioritized not only physical talent, but also the discipline, character, and unwavering commitment required to wear the national jersey.
Jesús Lantigua, General Manager
Technical structure and official roster
Under the leadership of the experienced Mendy López, the Dominican team will seek to secure its World Cup ticket. The roster is composed of a strategic selection of eight pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, two outfielders, and two utility players.
Player roster
- Pitchers: Shea Corona, Julio Chivilli, Emil Núñez, Jason Tejeda, Franklin Carmona, Elvis Hernández, Aneudy Palmero and Yandel Gómez.
- Catchers: Jehudy Guzmán and Darwin Mateo.
- Infielders: Alfredo Sena, Ricki Moneys, Leanders Matos, Feliz Genao, Wilson Reyes and Wolibel Quezada.
- Outfielders: Cristopher Paniagua and Angeni Fernández.
- Utility players: José Núñez and Edward Peña.
Top-tier coaching staff
To guide this group of young talents, a coaching staff has been structured, headed by Mendy López and assisted by figures with extensive experience in baseball:
- Bench coach: Welington Castillo
- Hitting coach: Wilton Guerrero
- Pitching coach: Samuel Deduno
- Coaching staff: Elvin del Rosario, Jan Guerrero, Ramón Genao and Amaury Telémaco (pitching advisor).
Event broadcast
Dominican fans will be able to follow every event of the U18 World Cup Qualifier through the coverage of the Grupo de Medios Panorama. The matches will be broadcast on VTV Canal 32, as well as various radio and digital platforms, including Panorama FM 96.9, Expreso 89.1 FM, Baní FM 97.5, Luna TV, Canal 25, and Canal América 1014 for the audience in the United States. Likewise, the content will be available on Panorama.com.do and the VTV Canal 32 YouTube channel.
