FEDOM Announces Technical and Operations Team for 2026 Central American Games

FEDOM Announces Technical Team for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

The Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM) has revealed the operations team and coaching staff that will represent the National Team in the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. This team, made up of figures with extensive experience in professional baseball, has the mission of proudly defending the colors of the Dominican Republic.

Operations Team: Leadership and Experience

The operations team will be led by Luis Polonia Jr., who will assume the role of general manager. He will be accompanied by Jonas Lantigua as Director of Operations, José Torres as assistant general manager and advance scout, and Anthony Domínguez as advance scout.

Technical Body: A High-Level Team

The technical staff will be made up of Keyter Collado (bench coach), Kremlin Martínez (pitching coach), Ricardo Nanita (hitting coach), Rubén Santana (third base coach), Wellington Castillo (first base coach), Jean Carlos Rodríguez (quality control), Christian Hernández (clubhouse manager) and Otto De la Cruz Rosario (physical trainer/strength condition head trainer).

“These Central American and Caribbean Games constitute a new opportunity to project the greatness of Dominican baseball to the world. We have formed a high-level team, made up of professionals with discipline, judgment and a deep sense of responsibility, in whose hands we place the representation of the country,” he expressed.

Juan Núñez, president of FEDOM

The president of FEDOM, Juan Núñez, highlighted the experience and talent that characterize this work team during the presentation. Nelson Cruz, general manager of the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic, positively valued the structure presented.

“This group brings together experience, knowledge of the game, and a comprehensive vision of baseball. Each of the members provides key tools to build a competitive team, with a focus on details and the preparation of our players. We fully trust that they will do a great job representing the country,” he stated.

Nelson Cruz, general manager of the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic

Luis Polonia Jr., general manager of the selection for these games, highlighted the commitment of the operations team. “It is an honor to assume this responsibility at an event that will be held in our home. We have worked on forming a highly trained staff, with experience in different areas of professional baseball. Our goal is clear: to form a competitive, disciplined team with a national identity, capable of meeting the expectations of the country,” he pointed out.

Members’ Background

Luis Polonia Jr. has a distinguished career in baseball, including his role as general manager of the Granjeros de Moca, international scout for the San Francisco Giants, and general manager of the Dominican team in the 2023 Pan American Games in San Salvador. In addition, he was a professional player in Major League Baseball. Jonas Lantigua brings his experience as a scouting coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Dominican Republic and scouting director for the Dominican team’s Advanced Scouting in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. José Torres currently serves as a National Crosschecker in the Dominican Republic for the Chicago Cubs and assistant general manager of the Granjeros de Moca. Anthony Domínguez, international scout for the Texas Rangers, completes the team with experience as a player and executive.

Detailed Technical Body

Kremlin Martínez will lead the pitching area, with more than two decades of experience and roles in the Los Angeles Dodgers and currently in the New York Mets. Wellington Castillo, former Major League catcher, will bring his experience as a first base coach. Ricardo Nanita, with extensive international experience as a player and coach, will be the batting coach. Keyter Collado, with experience in the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be the bench coach. Jean Carlos Rodríguez, with experience in the New York Mets and Japanese baseball, will take over quality control. Rubén Santana will be the third base coach, and Christian Hernández, the clubhouse manager. Otto De La Cruz Rosario will be in charge of physical preparation, providing a comprehensive approach.