Miami, Florida – The Dominican Republic national team began its preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic with its first official practice in Miami this Sunday.
The training session marked the beginning of the final stage of preparation for the international tournament.
Leadership and Enthusiasm on the Field
The training was supervised by Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation, along with general manager Nelson Cruz and manager Albert Pujols. The coaching staff was also present, focusing on the team’s concentration and integration.
The practice brought together the Dominican stars of Major League Baseball, who joined on the field for the first time wearing the tricolor jersey.
Stars in Action
Among the position players who participated were Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ketel Marte, Manny Machado, Geraldo Perdomo, Junior Caminero, Austin Wells, Carlos Santana, Jeremy Peña, Oneil Cruz, Amed Rosario, and Agustín Ramírez. These athletes performed batting routines, fielding, and defensive exercises.
In the mound, pitchers Brayan Bello, Luis Severino, Sandy Alcántara, Carlos Estévez, Seranthony Domínguez, Camilo Doval, Wandy Peralta, Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Edwin Uceta, Huascar Brazobán, Abner Uribe, Albert Abreu and Cristopher Sánchez worked on their pitches.
The practice was attended by the 30 players called up for the Dominican roster, marking a milestone in the team’s preparation.
Soto, Tatis Jr., Machado, and Wells highlighted the pride of representing their country in the World Baseball Classic.
The session was characterized by the good atmosphere among the players. There were smiles, mutual support, and a growing chemistry within the group.
Cruz and Pujols emphasized the importance of preparation, discipline, and teamwork to achieve the tournament’s goals.
Núñez valued the commitment of each player in this first concentration.
With this practice in Miami, the Dominican selection begins its strategic preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
