Sano and Sánchez, MVP of the Week in LIDOM
The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) has announced the most outstanding players of the first week of competition. Miguel Ángel Sanó, from the Estrellas Orientales, and Aaron Sánchez, from the Toros del Este, have been recognized with the MVP of the Week Award, presented by Ron Ozama, corresponding to the period from October 15 to 20, 2025.
The award, which recognizes the players’ performance in the autumn-winter tournament, is granted after the vote of sports communicators who cover the league.San leads the offensive
In the voting for position players, Miguel Ángel Sanó was the most voted, obtaining 63 votes (47%) out of a total of 134. He surpassed Aderlin Rodríguez, from the Águilas Cibaeñas (32 votes, 23.9%), and the rookie Felnin Celestén, from the Toros del Este (20 votes, 14%).
During the week, Sanó participated in five games, connecting six hits in 19 at-bats, including two home runs and eight RBIs, for a batting average of .316, OBP .409, slugging .684 and an OPS of 1.093. The Estrellas Orientales recorded a 4-1 record in that period.Sánchez shines on the mound
Regarding pitchers, Aaron Sánchez was chosen with 75 votes (56.8%) out of a possible 132, surpassing Grant Gavin, from the Leones del Escogido (42 votes, 31.8%).
Sánchez had an outstanding performance in his only appearance of the week, pitching five complete innings allowing only one hit, with seven strikeouts and no walks, maintaining his effectiveness at a 0.00 ERA.
Enny Romero (Estrellas Orientales) and Charlie Barnes (Águilas Cibaeñas) completed the voting, both with four votes (3%).
