Everything is ready for the start of the 2026-2027 season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The Leones del Escogido have confirmed that right-handed pitcher Jeremy Rhoades will be in charge of taking the mound this Friday at 7:15 p.m., in the historic matchup against the Tigres del Licey at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal stadium.<\/p>\n\n
The designation was made official by manager Ram\u00f3n Santiago, who placed his trust in the American veteran following his outstanding performance in the Mexican Baseball League with the Olmecas de Tabasco.<\/p>\n\n
Rhoades was an extraordinary pitcher with the Olmecas de Tabasco. He has multiple pitches that can do damage. I believe he is someone who has the capacity to assume that number one role with us.<\/p>Ram\u00f3n Santiago, manager of the Leones del Escogido<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Trajectory and experience in LIDOM<\/h2>\n\n
At 33 years old, Rhoades arrives at Escogido with a solid resume. In his recent stint in Mexico, he recorded a 7-4 record with a 3.54 ERA, striking out 71 batters in 89 innings of work. Furthermore, his adaptation to Dominican baseball will not be an issue, as he has previous experience in the league following his time with the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as in the 2018-2019 season, where he posted a notable 1.38 ERA.<\/p>\n\n
The goal: the three-peat<\/h2>\n\n
With his sights set on winning their third consecutive title, Ram\u00f3n Santiago emphasized that the team’s focus is to maintain consistency and trust the daily process. For this season, the Leones are keeping a solid core of experienced players who were key pieces in securing the back-to-back championship.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Erik Gonz\u00e1lez<\/li>\n
- Junior Lake<\/li>\n
- S\u00f3crates Brito<\/li>\n
- Yamaico Navarro<\/li>\n
- Franchy Cordero<\/li>\n
- Jos\u00e9 Marmolejos<\/li>\n
- Alex Colom\u00e9<\/li>\n
- H\u00e9ctor Neris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
Beyond individual talent, Santiago highlighted that the greatest strength of the scarlet team is the unity and brotherhood within the clubhouse. The manager defined his team as a resilient group, capable of overcoming any adversity thanks to their cohesion.<\/p>\n\n
Finally, the strategist sent a message to the red fanbase, underlining that the support from the stands is a determining factor for the team’s success. When the followers fill the stadium, the team strengthens, becoming a difficult rival to beat in the pursuit of winter glory.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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