Santo Domingo – Dominican baseball deeply regrets the loss of Gustavo Talmaré, a 14-year-old prospect, who passed away on Saturday, August 16th.The cause of his death was drowning in a lagoon near the academy where he trained.
A Promising Future Cut Short
Talmaré stood out as one of the brightest figures in national baseball, thanks to his outstanding participation in the first edition of the Caribbean Series Kids 2024, where he was recognized as the Most Valuable Player.In addition, he shone in the 2023 U-12 Baseball World Cup, establishing himself as the most outstanding Dominican player.I was devastated to learn about it. The body was rescued by a relief organization, but I still don’t understand what it was doing there. The authorities are investigating what happened.Valentín Contreras Núñez, member of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) and coordinator of the Quisqueyan team in the Caribbean Series Kids 2024, also expressed his pain through social media.According to the preliminary report from the Dominican National Police, Talmaré died from asphyxiation by immersion (drowning). The document indicates that the teenager had fallen into the Laguna del Toro, in Guerra, while looking for fruits. The Homicide Investigation Department is in charge of the case to clarify the circumstances.
A Legacy of Success
In the Caribbean Series Kids 2024, Talmaré led the offense with 4 home runs, 10 RBIs, and 8 hits, leaving an indelible mark as the most outstanding player of the tournament.In the 2023 U-12 World Cup, he batted .471, hit three home runs and drove in seven runs, with a slugging percentage of 1.084, being included in the ideal team of the competition.His talent and charisma projected him as one of the great promises of Dominican baseball with a promising future in the Major Leagues.
