The Dominican U15 baseball team is in the final stage of its preparation, focused on reaching its best level for the upcoming World Cup. The sporting event, which will bring together the most promising talents in the world, will take place from September 25 to October 4 in the cities of M\u00e9rida and Canc\u00fan, Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the guidance of experienced former Major League catcher Welington Castillo, the tricolor squad composed of 20 players is working hard on perfecting their physical, tactical, and strategic skills, seeking to consolidate a team capable of fighting for the world title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nI feel very grateful to God for the opportunity and to the Federation for entrusting me with the responsibility of being the manager in this World Cup. All those boys want to play; for a manager, it is valuable to have players with that versatility and willingness.<\/p>\nWelington Castillo, U15 team manager.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
A rigorous selection process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The final roster is the product of an exhaustive evaluation process that included observing talent from various baseball programs and academies across the country. During the training sessions, the coaching staff analyzed not only the technical skills in batting and pitching, but also the discipline and adaptability of the young athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- MVP-Miguel\u00f3n<\/li>\n
- Ozuna Factory<\/li>\n
- International Prospect League (I.P.L.)<\/li>\n
- Jaime Ramos<\/li>\n
- Sandy Nin<\/li>\n
- Other collaborating programs such as: Otro Nivel, Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n, El Niche, and Jos\u00e9 Burdiel Academy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The experience factor on the diamond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For Castillo, his career in Major League Baseball is a key asset in guiding this relay generation. The manager seeks to transmit to his pupils the composure necessary to handle the pressure that comes with wearing the national uniform on an international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenges in Group A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Dominican team has been placed in Group A, a highly competitive sector where they will measure their strength against the national teams of Japan, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, and South Africa. The matches will take place at the Kukulc\u00e1n \u00c1lamo park in M\u00e9rida, where the Dominicans will seek to secure one of the three available tickets to advance to the Super Round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The national team’s debut is marked by a key matchup against Cuba, kicking off a journey that will test the talent and grit of the young Dominicans against world baseball powerhouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fans will be able to closely follow the performance of this team through the various broadcast platforms that will air each game, providing the necessary support to the future stars of professional baseball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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