Alcides Escobar: The “Sabanero Mayor” shines again and conquers the MVP in the LIDOM
Santo Domingo – At 39 years old, the experienced shortstop Alcides Escobar has once again left his mark on the history of Dominican baseball, being awarded as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Final Series with the Leones del Escogido in the 2025-2026 season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The Leones del Escogido won the championship after defeating the Toros del Este 1-0 in the fifth game of the Final Series, winning the series 4-1 and obtaining their 18th crown, as well as their sixth back-to-back championship in the history of the franchise.Escobar, nicknamed the “Sabanero Mayor”, stood out as a key player throughout the final. His contributions in leadership, his experience, and his outstanding performances both offensively and defensively earned him recognition as the MVP of the series. With this new achievement, Alcides Escobar continues to enrich his outstanding career, adding a new title to an impressive collection that includes championships in the World Series, LVBP (Venezuela), Caribbean Series and now LIDOM, consolidating himself as one of the most complete and successful baseball players of his generation.Escobar, known as the “Sabanero Mayor”, was fundamental throughout the final, showing leadership, experience, and decisive performances in both attack and defense.
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