51 teams participate in the event, made up of prospects from the 30 Major League Baseball organizations, whose academies operate in the DR.
The Dominican Summer League (DSL), considered the largest development league for Major League Baseball prospects, began its 38th season yesterday.
The tournament, the first for many players after formalizing their contracts with Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, brings together 51 teams representing the 30 big tent organizations.
This year’s DSL season is dedicated to Nelson Cruz due to his impressive career in the Major Leagues and his great impact off the field of play.
The opening ceremony was held at Campo Las Palmas, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that was crowned champion of the 37th edition of the DSL.
Orlando Díaz, president of the DSL, highlighted the relevance of the tournament. He highlighted that after 37 years this is the largest organized baseball league with a total of 51 teams.
“About 900 players from this league have reached the Major Leagues, among them Pedro Martínez, Vladimir Guerrero, David Ortiz and Adrian Beltréwho are immortals of baseball in the United States,” said Díaz.
MLB’s director of operations in the Dominican Republic, Jerik Pérez, and Junior Noboa, National Baseball Commissioner, attended the opening ceremony.
Stars game
One of the most anticipated moments of the season will be the All-Star Game, which will be held on July 21 at the Milwaukee Brewers Academy.
This event will bring together the league’s best talent in a spectacle that promises to be unforgettable for fans and scouts alike.
Los Playoffs
The 2024 DSL playoffs will begin on August 22 with the participation of the six division winners and two wild card teams, selected by their performance throughout the regular season.
These teams will compete for the prestigious title of Dominican Summer League champion.
Season Tracking
Orlando Díaz reported that fans can follow all the games of the season with play-by-play updates on “our official website: https://www.milb.com/dominican-summer.”
About the Dominican Summer League
Founded in June 1985, the Dominican Summer League is a professional baseball league dedicated to the development of young talent in the Dominican Republic.
With 38 years of history, the DSL has been the first step in the professional careers of many players who have come to stand out in the Majors.
Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the important sporting activity included the presentation of the participating teams, interpretation of the national anthem, and words by Orlando Díaz and Jerik Pérez.
The honorary pitch was given by former Major League Baseball player Nelson Cruz.
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2024-06-04 08:30:55
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