Santo Domingo, D.R. Albert Pujols is once again making waves in the world of Major League Baseball, but this time, not for his performance as a player, but as a possible manager for the Los Angeles Angels. According to reports, the Dominican is among the candidates interviewed by the Californian organization, along with Torii Hunter and Michael Young. The possible appointment of Pujols as a manager has generated great expectation among both Angels fans and the Dominican baseball community. The three-time Most Valuable Player, and future Hall of Famer, already demonstrated his leadership skills in the LIDOM, guiding the Leones del Escogido to a local championship and the Caribbean Series, an experience that reinforced his profile as a manager. If his arrival in MLB materializes, Pujols would be practically ruled out to manage the Dominican Republic national team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a role in which he was emerging as the main candidate. Given this situation, the question is clear: who could take command of the Quisqueyan team?
Possible candidates to lead the Dominican Republic
- Gilbert Gómez: Former player and current leader with experience in the winter league with the Tigres del Licey. He represents a young option with projection, who has known how to connect with the new generations of Dominican baseball players.
- Fernando Tatís Sr.: Known for his experience as a strategist and his direct link with impact players in MLB, he could provide leadership and clubhouse management.
- Tony Peña: Champion of the 2013 World Baseball Classic with the Dominican Republic, he is perhaps the candidate with the most international experience. His ability to manage a stellar roster is already proven and would be a card of stability and prestige.
- Héctor Borg: He has been part of the Dominican coaching staff in different competitions and knows in depth the structure of the Dominican Baseball Federation. He is seen as a manager who combines discipline and good communication with the players.
