{"id":523625,"date":"2026-09-15T11:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/dominican-republic-presents-roster-for-the-2026-u15-baseball-world-cup-in-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:40:55","slug":"dominican-republic-presents-roster-for-the-2026-u15-baseball-world-cup-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/baseball\/dominican-republic-presents-roster-for-the-2026-u15-baseball-world-cup-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic presents roster for the 2026 U15 Baseball World Cup in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Santo Domingo.\u2013<\/strong> The Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM) officially presented the roster of the National Team that will represent the Dominican Republic in the 2026 U15 Baseball World Cup<\/strong>, an event organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The world championship will be held from September 25 to October 4<\/strong> in the Mexican cities of M\u00e9rida, Yucat\u00e1n, and Canc\u00fan, Quintana Roo<\/strong>, with the participation of 12 national teams: Japan, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Nicaragua, Australia, Czech Republic, United States, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dominican team was placed in Group A<\/strong>, whose preliminary round matches will be held at the Parque Kukulc\u00e1n \u00c1lamo, in M\u00e9rida<\/strong>. The Quisqueyan squad will face Japan, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, and South Africa in this first phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extensive evaluation process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The formation of the national team was the result of an extensive process of practices, evaluations, and warm-up matches that lasted for approximately a month and a half<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young people from different programs and academies that support the work of FEDOM and contribute to the development of Dominican youth talent participated in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the participating academies were MVP-Miguel\u00f3n, Ozuna Factory, International Prospect League (I.P.L.), Jaime Ramos, Sandy Nin, Otro Nivel, Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n and Jos\u00e9 Burdiel Academy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coaching staff had the opportunity to evaluate the players’ physical, defensive, and offensive conditions, as well as aspects related to pitching, discipline, versatility, and competitive capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A team of 20 players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Dominican team will be composed of 20 baseball players born between 2011 and 2012<\/strong>, distributed among pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The versatility of several of those selected will allow the coaching staff to have different strategic alternatives during the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official roster of the Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alphabetical order by last name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Brandon Mois\u00e9s B\u00e1ez de la Cruz<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Airam Heinz Burgos Rubio<\/strong> \u2014 Left-handed pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Raylin Enmanuel Cabrera Roque<\/strong> \u2014 Right-handed pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Welington Daniel Castillo Inoa<\/strong> \u2014 Catcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Josu\u00e9 Enmanuel Collado Garc\u00eda<\/strong> \u2014 Catcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Alan F\u00e9lix Brea<\/strong> \u2014 Right-handed pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Milfree Enmanuel Figueroa Martes<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. \u00c1ngel David Garc\u00eda Hiche<\/strong> \u2014 Outfielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Axel Smarlin Heredia Santana<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Ransiel Herrera Aybar<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Yeiden Yonell Herrera Roa<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Hiddekel Sebasti\u00e1n Jhonson Capois<\/strong> \u2014 Outfielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Carlos Marrero Cruz<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. \u00c1ngel Azhael Mont\u00e1s<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Lu\u00eds \u00c1ngel Ogando<\/strong> \u2014 Pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Esmailin Manuel Paulino Mercedes<\/strong> \u2014 Pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. \u00c1ngel Esmil Peralta Bel\u00e9n<\/strong> \u2014 Outfielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Luis Sebasti\u00e1n Ramos Familia<\/strong> \u2014 Right-handed pitcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Norky Anderson S\u00e1nchez Segura<\/strong> \u2014 Infielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Alexander Tejeda Yoyo<\/strong> \u2014 Outfielder\/Pitcher, born in 2012<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Technical staff and support personnel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Dominican team will be led by Welington Castillo<\/strong>, who will have the support of a team of coaches and specialized staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Welington Castillo<\/strong> \u2014 Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Joselito Can\u00f3 Soriano<\/strong> \u2014 Assistant Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sergio Andr\u00e9s M\u00e9ndez Flores<\/strong> \u2014 Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Elvin del Rosario Castro<\/strong> \u2014 Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Francisco Adonis Natera<\/strong> \u2014 Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jovanny Rosario de los Santos<\/strong> \u2014 Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00c1lvaro Manuel Samboy Beltr\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Emyi Capell\u00e1n Almonte<\/strong> \u2014 Physical Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Miguel Mad\u00e9 Carela Reyis<\/strong> \u2014 Physical Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Miguel Amaurys Nina<\/strong> \u2014 Delegate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      A showcase for Dominican talent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Participation in the U15 World Cup represents an important platform for the development and international projection of young Dominican baseball players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      During the competition, the players will have the opportunity to compete against national teams from 11 countries from different continents<\/strong>, which qualified for the top world tournament in the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For FEDOM, the championship also constitutes an opportunity to continue strengthening the training and development processes of youth baseball, while allowing the talent emerging from the different programs and academies of the Dominican Republic to be showcased on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With a preparation that included weeks of training, evaluations, and exhibition games, the Dominican national team will travel to Mexico with the goal of competing at the highest level and representing the colors of the Dominican Republic with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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