Fedom Announces the Double A National Youth Baseball League (Libeju)
Santo Domingo – The Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom) has officially launched the first National Double A Youth Baseball League (Libeju), an initiative that promises to revolutionize the development of youth baseball in the country. The league will begin operations on April 22, 2026, with the participation of eight teams. The inaugural act and the first meetings will take place at the IPL Academy facilities, located in El Toro, Santo Domingo Este, the venue selected to kick off the competition.Tournament Structure
The championship will be divided into two groups of four teams each. The matches will be played in a double-header format on Wednesdays and Fridays, with games scheduled for seven innings at the stadiums designated as the official venues of each franchise.Participating Franchises
- Dream Big
- Go Chiqui (Monseñor Nouel)
- Guardians of the East Baseball Club
- Warriors of War
- Falcons of the South (Baní)
- Patriots of the South (San Cristóbal)
- Titans of the East Baseball Club
- Hurricanes of Santiago
Opportunity for Emerging Talent
The president of Fedom, Juan Núñez Nepomuceno, explained that the creation of the Double A Juvenile aims to provide continuity to young players who have not yet managed to sign for professional baseball, but who maintain their desire to develop in the sport.Furthermore, he highlighted that the new circuit will serve as an evaluation platform for future calls to the different national teams.This league will allow athletes to continue accumulating competitive experience while honing their skills, understanding that each player evolves at their own pace.
Juan Núñez Nepomuceno, President of Fedom
