Baní, Peravia – The Municipal Stadium of Baní was the epicenter of an outstanding regional baseball clinic, designed for young talents between 8 and 10 years old. This training event brought together 230 children from various provinces, including Pedernales, Barahona, Independencia, Bahoruco, Azua, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, Elías Piña and Peravia. This initiative, the first of four similar ones scheduled in different regions of the country, was organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM), the management of the Dominican team heading to the World Baseball Classic, and Major League Baseball (MLB). The main objective is to positively impact new generations, instilling values, discipline, and the essential fundamentals of the game. The clinic, which took place at the Luis María Herrera stadium under the southern sun, was attended by important figures from the sports world, leaders and legends of baseball. These experts shared their experiences and knowledge with the young players of the region. During the day, the children participated in various technical stations, game dynamics and an exciting Home Run Derby, all in an environment of learning, motivation and healthy coexistence. The event was led by personalities such as Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE); Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports; Nelson Cruz, the general manager of the Dominican team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic; Miguel Matos, director of the MLB office in the Dominican Republic; and Henry González, director of International Operations for MLB.
The initiative was supported by prominent Banilejo baseball players such as Rafael Landestoy, Miguel Tejada, and Cristian Guzmán. Also present were Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of LIDOM; Luis Mejía Oviedo, president of Centro Caribe Sports, and José Monegro, president of the Organizing Committee of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, along with the official mascot Colí. The upcoming regional clinics will be held at the Tetelo Vargas stadium in San Pedro de Macorís next Friday the 16th, at the Micalo Bermúdez stadium in Santiago on Saturday, January 24th, and finally at the Quisqueya stadium on Thursday the 29th.With this activity we fulfill one of the purposes of our federation. I thank all the coaches and presidents of associations in the region for responding to this call.
Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE)
