Double-A baseball returns to Monte Plata after a decade of absence
The province of Monte Plata is preparing to experience a sports festival with the long-awaited return of the Double-A Baseball Tournament. After ten years without being held, the official competition will begin this coming Saturday at the Isidro Santana municipal stadium, marking a milestone for fans of the sport in the region.
The tournament will feature the participation of representative teams from Sabana Grande de Boyá, Bayaguana, Yamasá, Peralvillo, and Monte Plata. The details were provided during a press conference led by Víctor Pichardo, president of the Organizing Committee, and Junior Noboa, National Baseball Commissioner.
An event of great regional impact
Víctor Pichardo highlighted that the tournament seeks to consolidate the province as a sports benchmark, taking advantage of the extraordinary local talent. The event will feature prominent professional baseball figures, including former Major Leaguer Nelson Cruz, who will participate in the opening ceremony scheduled for two in the afternoon.
This highly anticipated sporting event is being relaunched with an eye-catching proposal that will integrate major figures from the Major Leagues and talent from the different provincial teams, making the region the center of attention for amateur baseball.
Víctor Pichardo, President of the Organizing CommitteeBoosting prospect development
For his part, Junior Noboa underscored the importance of this platform for the future of young athletes. With a career spanning more than three decades as a scout, the commissioner emphasized that these competitions are vital for opening doors to study scholarships and opportunities in professional baseball.
We feel extremely proud of the support this tournament receives in Monte Plata; here, not only is a great level of play enjoyed, but we open doors for our boys to obtain study scholarships and continue pursuing the dream of reaching professional baseball.
Junior Noboa, National Baseball CommissionerCompetition details
- Participating teams: Monte Plata, Bayaguana, Sabana Grande de Boyá, Peralvillo, and Yamasá.
- Inaugural venue: Isidro Santana Stadium, Monte Plata Sports Complex.
- Institutional support: The event is backed by the Ministry of Sports, Mived, and the National Baseball Commission.
According to Humberto Vilchez, the event’s technical director, the matches will be held in a staggered manner across the different municipalities, allowing all local fans to enjoy the development of their prospects and minor and winter league players up close.
