Kelvin Cruz praises historic performance of the Dominican U-15 national baseball team at the World Cup
Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz extended a warm congratulation to the U-15 national baseball team following their brilliant performance in the World Cup of the category, which was held at the Kukulcán Álamo Park in Mérida, Mexico.
The Dominican team managed to secure the silver medal after a highly competitive duel against the United States. The match, which was decided in extra innings, concluded with the North American team taking the title of the event sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
We feel very proud and satisfied with this group of talented young people who held the name of the Dominican Republic very high in the U-15 Baseball World Cup, taking home the silver medal in a hard-fought match against the United States.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
A milestone for Dominican youth baseball
During his speech, the head of the sports portfolio highlighted the commitment of the players and the coaching staff that was part of this delegation. Cruz extended his gratitude to the coaches, the Dominican Baseball Federation, and everyone involved in the team’s preparation process.
This achievement marks a turning point for the country in the U-15 category, consolidating itself as the best historical Dominican performance in this tournament. In this regard, the minister highlighted the progress achieved:
- Surpassing the sixth place obtained in Panama 2018.
- Improvement over the seventh place reached in Colombia 2024.
- Strategic victories, including a key win against the Japan national team.
Thanks to this runner-up finish, the Dominican Republic will see a positive impact on its position within the world ranking of the discipline, reaffirming the talent and quality of the new generations of local baseball players.
