Licey Tigers Begin Training with Key Figures
Santo Domingo – Los Tigres del Licey kicked off their training this Monday, marking the beginning of the preparation for the winter baseball season. The facilities of the International Prospect League in the municipality of Guerra were the setting where prominent figures of the team were present. Among the figures that stood out on the first day of training were César Valdez, Paolo Espino, and Jorge López, who promise to be fundamental pillars in the team’s performance.Audo Vicente, Vice President of Operations and General Manager, emphasized the importance of smart preparation and constant communication between the technical team and operations staff. In addition to those mentioned, other pitchers such as Albert Abreu, Jairo Asencio, Ulises Joaquín, Dany Jiménez, Ovis Portes, Elison Joseph, and Reidis Sena also joined the practices. Catchers Maxwell Romero and Jommer Hernández, along with infielder Domingo Leyba and outfielder Luis Barrera, were also present. First and second-year players, such as Manolfi Jiménez, Yophery Rodríguez, Luis Beltrán, Yerald Nin, Elis Cuevas and Ángel Ortiz, were also part of this first meeting, demonstrating the team’s commitment and unity.This is the time to prepare ourselves to make a commitment and stay united as the great family that we are.
Audo Vicente, VP of operations and general manager
The leader Gilbert Gómez, who led the practices, was accompanied by a large group of coaches, including Héctor Borg, José Umbría, Anderson Hernández, Carlos Lugo, Manny Aybar, Fidel Peña and César Cabral. The 2023-24 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) will begin on October 15. The Tigres del Licey will host the Leones del Escogido at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium starting at 7:30 PM.We all have a goal and we know what it is, and one way to do the right thing to achieve it is to stay focused on the objective and assume commitment, punctuality, and respect for this shirt.
Gilbert Gómez, leader
