Baseball Clinic in Baní: 230 Children from 10 Provinces Receive Training

Regional Baseball Clinic Boosts Young Talent in Baní

Baní, Peravia province – The Municipal Stadium of Baní was the setting for an outstanding regional baseball clinic, designed for children aged 8 to 10 years old. This training event brought together 230 young prospects from various provinces of the country, marking a milestone in local sports development. The initiative, which is part of a comprehensive program, was organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM), the management of the Dominican team heading to the World Baseball Classic, and Major League Baseball (MLB). The main objective is to positively impact new generations, instilling essential values, discipline, and the fundamentals of the game. This clinic is the first of four similar ones that will be held in different regions of the country. The activity, which took place at the Luis María Herrera stadium under the sun, was attended by important figures from the sport, leaders, and baseball legends. They shared their experiences and knowledge with the young athletes of the region. During the day, the children participated in technical stations, game dynamics, and an exciting Home Run Derby, all in an environment of learning, motivation, and healthy coexistence. The event was led by Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE); Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports; Nelson Cruz, the general manager of the Dominican team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Miguel Matos, director of the MLB office in the Dominican Republic and Henry González, director of International Operations for MLB.

“With this activity we fulfill one of the purposes of our federation,” said Nuñez. “I thank all the coaches and presidents of associations in the region for responding to this call.”
Juan Nuñez, President of FEDOBE

The outstanding Banilejo baseball players Rafael Landestoy, Miguel Tejada, and Cristian Guzmán offered their support to this training initiative. Also present were Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of LIDOM; Luis Mejía Oviedo, president of Centro Caribe Sports, and José Monegro, president of the Organizing Committee of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, along with the official mascot Colí. The upcoming regional clinics will be held on the following dates and locations: