LIDOM Flags Dominican Republic Team for Caribbean Series Kids 2025: Details and Expectations

Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) held the flag-raising ceremony this Tuesday for the team that will represent the country in the 2025 Caribbean Series Kids. The ceremony was held at the league headquarters, marking a significant milestone on the road to the international tournament.

Commitment to Youth Baseball

The president of LIDOM, Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, led the event, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to the development of baseball from its lower categories.

“This is a firm step to continue strengthening the base of our sport. Today we not only deliver a flag, but we place our trust and pride in these young people. They represent the present and the future of national baseball,” Mejía expressed. “I hope to be in Venezuela handing them that crown.”

Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, President of LIDOM

The team’s general manager, Pavel Aguiló, presented the Dominican delegation, highlighting the effort of coaches, players, and their families.

“We have a group of talented, committed, and well-prepared children. We trust that they will give an excellent performance in this historic edition of the tournament”, he affirmed.

Pavel Aguiló, General Manager of the Team

All games of the Dominican team will be broadcast on the Digital 15 channel.

News in the Caribbean Series Kids 2025

The Commissioner of Professional Caribbean Baseball, Juan Francisco Puello Herrera, shared details of the Caribbean Series Kids 2025. He informed that, for the first time, the players of the champion team will receive commemorative rings, and a female umpire will also be included, marking important milestones in the evolution of the tournament.

“The Caribbean Series Kids is much more than a competition; it’s a platform to sow values, discipline, and love for the game in future generations,” Puello indicated.

Juan Francisco Puello Herrera, Commissioner of Professional Baseball of the Caribbean

Also participated the president of the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE), Juan Núñez, who highlighted the joint work between FEDOBE, LIDOM and the academies of the country. “We are confident that these children will compete with honor and enthusiasm, and will uphold the name of the Dominican Republic,” he said. Present at the event were the National Baseball Commissioner, Junior Noboa; Rafael Almánzar and Virgilio Rojo, from Adcio Media, the company responsible for the team’s marketing, as well as coaches Amaurys Nina, Amaury Batista, Cristian Pimentel and Joé Daniel Ozuna. The Caribbean Series Kids 2025 will be held from July 7th to 13th at the Forum stadium in La Guaira, Venezuela, with the participation of teams from Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Curacao, Mexico, Panama, and Puerto Rico.