The National Summer Baseball League prepares for its second technical congress
With the goal of strengthening its organizational and technical foundations, the Dominican Republic National Summer Baseball League has officially announced the holding of its second congress. This key event for the development of the circuit will take place on November 13 and 14 at the Olympic Hostel facilities, located in Ensanche La Fe, Santo Domingo.
Juan Núñez, president of the institution, highlighted that this day is vital for the growth of the franchises that make up the league, betting on professionalization in all its operational areas.
A high-level academic program
The congress will feature an agenda packed with presentations delivered by industry experts, designed to raise the standard of the participating teams:
- Operations and Franchises: Audo Vicente, Vice President of Operations for the Tigres del Licey, will address the structure of a professional franchise. Meanwhile, Gabriel Arias, manager of the champion Mineros de Bonao, will delve into baseball operations.
- Communication and Media: José Antonio Mena will present on broadcast networks, while Eliezer González, Joel Vásquez, and Katiusca María will analyze the impact of social media and the press.
- Management and Strategy: Miguel Medina, CEO of Panorama, will speak about marketing and advertising. The financial area will be covered by Andrés Suárez and Yanely Tavera, and the history of the league will be narrated by Aridio Perdomo.
- Regulations and Technical Aspects: Technical management will be handled by Eliu Reyes, while the disciplinary regulations will be presented by Evangelina Sosa, Erick Then, Robin Lantigua, and Ramón González.
- Athlete’s Perspective: Jomar Reyes will share his vision as a player in the league.
- Digital Innovation: The closing will feature the presentation of the league’s new digital platform, led by programmer Jhonathan Núñez.
Expansion towards the 2027 season
One of the most relevant points of the event will be the opening for new investors. The league seeks to expand to 10 teams for the 2027 season, receiving formal proposals during the congress under strict quality standards.
To qualify for a new franchise, interested parties must meet rigorous requirements that ensure the sustainability and professionalism of the project, including financial solvency, adequate infrastructure, and solid action plans.
Among the main requirements are having a stadium in optimal conditions, presenting a defined operations and press team, demonstrating corporate backing with no negative history, guaranteeing the broadcasting of the matches, and making an initial deposit of 2 million pesos to formalize the application.
