Félix Neón makes history: He will debut in MLB this weekend
SANTO DOMINGO – Dominican umpire Félix Neón is about to make history in national baseball. This weekend, Neón will become the country’s most recent representative to debut in the Major Leagues.
His much-anticipated debut will take place this Friday in Boston, in the match between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers, which will be held at the iconic Fenway Park.
Félix Neón is an example of discipline and perseverance. His arrival in the Major Leagues confirms the quality of the umpiring development in our country.
Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League
Neon has been trained in the system of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). His career includes his time at the Baseball Umpires Development Academy (ADAB) and his experience in the Dominican Summer League.
In 2019, he participated in an MLB camp in Myrtle Beach and, a year later, joined the Umpire Training Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.
Although his debut in minor leagues was planned for 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of his career. Finally, in 2021, he began his professional career in Low-A, gradually ascending thanks to his performance.
Originally from Barahona and 29 years old, Neón has been part of the LIDOM arbitration team since 2018, establishing himself as one of the main Dominican talents in this area.
With his debut, he joins Ramón Ferrer as the Dominican umpires who have reached the highest level of professional baseball.
