Omairy Guzmán makes history as the first female umpire in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League.

Puerto Plata.– A historic event took place last Friday, August 29, at the José Briceño Baseball Park, when Omairy Guzmán became the first woman to umpire a game in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), serving as the third base umpire in the match between the Mineros de Bonao and the Atléticos de Puerto Plata. The presence of Guzmán on the field sets an unprecedented precedent in Dominican sports, paving the way for more women in professional baseball.

“This achievement is not just mine, it belongs to all the women who fight for a space in sports,” Guzmán expressed after the match, receiving recognition from the audience and both teams.

The event also reflects the league’s commitment to gender equality and the creation of new opportunities, consolidating a message of inclusion that goes beyond the field. You can read: Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) | De Último Minuto

With this participation, Omairy Guzmán etches her name in Dominican baseball history and, at the same time, inspires new generations of women who dream of being an active part of this discipline.