Gian Guzmán is LIDOM’s Manager of the Year
The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) has announced Gian Guzmán, from the Águilas Cibaeñas, as the Manager of the Year for the 2025-2026 championship. The election was the result of a vote by a jury composed of 69 sports communicators nationwide. Guzmán led the voting with a total of 284 points, the result of 48 first-place votes, 13 second-place votes, and five third-place votes. He surpassed Jesús Mejía, general manager of the Toros del Este, who obtained 228 points, including 19 first-place votes. The Eagles’ executive received support in 66 ballots, solidifying his election thanks to the outstanding sports performance of his team, which dominated the regular season of the tournament dedicated to Mr. Juan Marichal and in option for the Banreservas Cup. In the voting, Jaylon Pimentel, general manager of the Gigantes del Cibao, also participated, with 70 points, and Carlos Peña, from the Leones del Escogido, with 39 points.Evaluation Criteria
The Executive of the Year award recognizes the most outstanding managerial and strategic work of the championship. Aspects such as team building, personnel management, administrative decision-making, and the results obtained during the season are valued.The elections were held using a weighted valuation method that assigned:
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- Five points to the first-place votes
- Three points to the second-place votes
- One point to the third-place votes
Jury Composition
The jury was composed of a diverse group of communicators, including:
- Five communicators with no ties to the teams
- Four members of the press offices
- Three Dominican communicators in the United States
- Three international reporters in the Dominican Republic
- One communicator from the provinces without professional teams
