Santo Domingo. —The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) will hold this Wednesday, September 10 the number 23rd edition of the Tano Martino 2025 Rookie Draft, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Sambil Shopping Center.
Among the names that sound the most are Jesús Made, Felnin Celesten, Luis Peña and Rainel Rodríguez, who head the list of possible selections in the first round.
The Main Candidates for the First Pick
Jugador
Equipo MLB
Posición
Edad
Ranking MLB
Estadísticas 2025
Posible equipo en LIDOM
Jesús Made
Cerveceros de Milwaukee
SS
18 años
#5 MLB
.343 / 2 HR / 12 RBI
Toros del Este / Gigantes
Felnin Celesten
Marineros de Seattle
SS
19 años
#94 MLB
.273 / 6 HR / 59 RBI / 21 BR
Toros del Este
Luis Peña
Cerveceros de Milwaukee
SS
18 años
#16 MLB
.270 / 9 HR / 64 RBI / 44 BR
Gigantes / Águilas
Rainel Rodríguez
Cardenales de San Luis
C
18 años
#96 MLB
.276 / 20 HR / 63 RBI
Gigantes / Águilas / Estrellas
Toros del Este, owners of the first pick
The Toros del Este have the first overall pick and, although many assume they will choose Jesús Made, the geographical proximity of Felnin Celesten to La Romana and his affinity with the organization could change the course of the draft.
On the other hand, the Gigantes del Cibao, owners of the second pick, would be very attentive to Rainel Rodríguez, considered the best catcher of the class and with enormous offensive potential. The Leones del Escogido, with the third pick, could bet on an immediate impact hitter, while the Tigres del Licey, Águilas Cibaeñas and Estrellas Orientales will seek to cover strategic needs.
The activity will be broadcast live by Digital 15 and LIDOM TV on YouTube, and will serve as a prelude to the start of the 2025-2026 Winter Baseball Championship, which will begin on October 15 and will be dedicated to the Juan Marichal Hall of Fame.
