Félix Neón Makes History: First Game as Umpire in MLB
Dominican baseball celebrates a new achievement with the debut of Félix Neón as an umpire in the Major Leagues. This event marks a milestone in his professional career and highlights the growth of umpiring in the country.
Neon had his first performance this Friday in the match between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers, held at the historic Fenway Park. This world-renowned stadium witnessed the debut of the Dominican umpire.
With this debut, Neón becomes the second Dominican to reach this level in Major League Baseball, following in the footsteps of Ramón de Jesús Ferrer, who debuted in 2016.
Félix Neón is an example of discipline and perseverance. His arrival in the Major Leagues confirms the quality of Dominican umpire development.
Neon was formed in the league system, with preparation at the Baseball Arbitrators Development Academy (ADAB) and prior experience in the Dominican Summer League, before ascending to professional baseball.
This debut not only represents a personal achievement, but also an important step for the international projection of Dominican arbitration.
