Jesús Madé shines in his debut with Licey: home run and resounding victory
Dominican prospect Jesús Madé had a dream debut in Dominican winter baseball. During the season’s opening day, the young talent hit a home run in his first at-bat, playing a key role in the Tigres del Licey’s crushing 12-2 victory over the Leones del Escogido.
After finishing the match, Madé did not hide his excitement about wearing the blue jersey and highlighted the importance of having shared this special moment in front of his loved ones. “Very excited about the great debut I had and thank God that my family was able to see me, truly,” expressed the player, who thanked his teammates for their support throughout the match.
Mental control and focus on the diamond
Despite the enormous expectation and the adrenaline that comes with a debut in a packed stadium, the number one prospect in Major League Baseball showed a maturity unusual for his age. As he recounted, his focus remained on the pitch he was looking for to make solid contact.
I was able to control the adrenaline; there was a lot of adrenaline in the at-bat. Thank God I was able to control it and I looked for a pitch and hit it.
Jesús Madé
Madé downplayed the media pressure surrounding him, asserting that baseball is played the same way regardless of the setting, although he acknowledged that playing in his homeland provides him with a special comfort thanks to the warmth of the Dominican crowd.
The meaning of your celebration
During the post-game press conference, the slugger explained the gesture of tapping his wrist after hitting the home run. Far from being a taunt, he clarified that it is a personal signal he uses regularly.
- “The watch means it’s my time. My time has arrived,” he clarified regarding his celebration.
- He performs the gesture every time he hits a significant base hit or drives in runs.
Full willingness with the Tigres
Regarding his continuity on the field, the prospect made it clear that decisions about his playing time depend on the Tigres del Licey organization and their staff. However, he emphasized his absolute commitment to the blue cause.
“I am just here and I am wherever they put me in order to help the team win,” he stated. With this mindset, Madé prepares for the upcoming challenges, maintaining the same intensity and one hundred percent willingness to contribute to the success of the Licey squad for the remainder of the season.
