Baní, Peravia province.- The Municipal Stadium of Baní was the scene of the regional baseball clinic for children aged 8 to 10 years, a formative initiative that brought together 230 children from the provinces of Pedernales, Barahona, Independencia, Bahoruco, Azua, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, Elías Piña and Peravia.
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The activity, the first of four similar ones in various regions of the country, was organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM), the management of the Dominican team heading to the World Baseball Classic, and Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of its community outreach and sports legacy program, in an initiative that seeks to directly impact new generations through the teaching of values, discipline, and the fundamentals of the game.
The clinic, held at the Luis María Herrera stadium under the scorching southern sun, featured the participation of prominent sports authorities, leaders, and historical figures of baseball, who shared their experiences and knowledge with the young players of the region.
During the day, the children participated in technical stations, game dynamics, and an exciting Home Run Derby, in an environment of learning, motivation, and healthy coexistence.
The event was led by Juan Núñez, president of the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE); Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports; Nelson Cruz, the general manager of the Dominican team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Miguel Matos, director of the MLB office in the Dominican Republic and Henry González, director of International Operations of MLB.
“With this activity we fulfill one of the purposes of our federation”, said Núñez. “I thank all the coaches and presidents of associations in the region for heeding this call”.
The renowned Banilejo baseball players Rafael Landestoy, Miguel Tejada, and Cristian Guzmán supported the training initiative.
Also present were Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of LIDOM; Luis Mejía Oviedo, president of Centro Caribe Sports, and José Monegro, president of the Organizing Committee of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, along with the official mascot Colí.
The next regional clinics will be this coming Friday the 16th at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macorís, then on Saturday, January 24th at the Micalo Bermúdez stadium in Santiago and finally on Thursday the 29th at the Quisqueya stadium.
