Children’s Baseball Clinic Boosts Dominican Talent for the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Santo Domingo – The Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM), along with the management of the Dominican team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic and Major League Baseball (MLB), concluded this Thursday in Santo Domingo the fourth and final children’s baseball clinic. This initiative, aimed at children aged 8 to 10 years old, is part of an ambitious sports training and development plan. The activity, held at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, brought together nearly 300 children from the National District and Santo Domingo province. The participants enjoyed an educational and recreational day, combining technical teachings, motivation, and direct contact with prominent figures in professional baseball.Cristian Reyes, MLB director in the Dominican Republic, highlighted the importance of teamwork for the development of grassroots baseball, thanking the effort of the children and players. Nelson Cruz, general manager of the Dominican team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, encouraged the youngsters to enjoy the experience and pursue their goals. The presence of Emilio Bonifacio, captain of the Tigres del Licey, generated great enthusiasm among the children. The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, valued the social impact of the initiative and the union of efforts between the institutions. General Pascual Cruz Méndez, director of the General Directorate of Traffic and Ground Transportation Safety (DIGESETT), was also present, showing his support for these training programs. Camilo Doval, Mel Rojas Jr., Sergio Alcántara and Emilio Bonifacio, along with former players Ramón Martínez and Anderson Hernández, were the instructors, sharing their knowledge through rotating work stations. With this day, a national tour was completed that included previous clinics in Baní, San Pedro de Macorís and Santiago, managing to impact children from the 32 provinces of the country.“We are very happy to share with you and to have these baseball figures who help us sow values and dreams in our children”
Juan Núñez, president of FEDOM
