Sports

Dominican Republic Baseball

From the sugar towns of ‘San Pedro de Macrois’ and ‘La Romana’, to the fields throughout the Dominican Republic, young and poor children dream of one day playing in the Major Leagues and providing financial security for their families. The Dominican Republic has a passion for baseball far above any other place.

For Dominican Republic baseball, from the end of October to January, when the sugar mills are slow, a baseball season is born. They are the big leagues for Dominican players who dream of succeeding. It is where your fantasies can come true. Play well and be seen by the scouts in the big leagues. It’s also a time when current Major League Baseball players can go home and play their Winterball season.

Since the 1950s, when Ozzie Virgil made Dominican Republic baseball famous by playing in the major leagues, we have seen more and more players transition and do well. The Alou brothers, and currently Sammie Sosa. Who could be bigger? Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martinez and more.

When the Ten Years’ War (1868-1878) in Cuba brought problems to the country, many Cubans fled their country and emigrated to the Dominican Republic bringing with them the game called “Baseball” or “Baseball”. The Dominicans quickly learned the game and soon organized teams.

The national sport and passion of the Dominican Republic is baseball or “Beisbol” as the Dominicans call it. No matter where you go on the island, you will find a ballpark / park, even in the poorest cities. Today more than one out of every six players in the US league is Latin American, most of them from towns located on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic.

Every year from October to January, Dominican Republic baseball fans support their favorite team. The games are held at the Quisqueya Stadium in Santo Domingo and at the Santiago, San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana stadiums. If you are in the Dominican Republic during this time, you can not only enjoy the beautiful beaches, but you should also enjoy a ball game. The passion for this sport is like no other for Dominicans everywhere.

WHAT TEAMS PLAY IN DOMINICAN?

Leon del Escogido Santo Domingo Eastern Stars San Pedro de Macorís

Eastern sugar producers La Romana

Aguilas Cibaeñas Santiago

National Chickens San Francisco de Macorís

Tigres del Licey Santo Domingo

When the teams finish their season, the winner will compete for the Caribbean World Series, among other Latin countries. Not only is the season incredible, the teams also feature American players who are trying to reach the big leagues. When an organization has a superior prospect and they want him to gain more experience, they will send him to a winterball league to hone his skills. So you will see amazing baseball with amazing players and amazing fans!