The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Minute Maid Park in Houston, players Brian Abreu and Framer Valdez were recognized
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Globe Life Park in Arlington, players Nomar Mazara (above), Emmanuel Clase, Ronald Guzman, Jonathan
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a year-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. Pittsburgh Pirates players Francisco Liriano, Richard Rodriguez and Starling Marte were recognized for their
MARIANO RIVERA Closer Born: November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama Hall of Fame induction: 2019 Team: New York Yankees, 1995-2013 Hall of Fame plaque: "Set standard for relief pitchers with unprecedented consistency and efficiency as pillar of Yankees dynasty of the 1990s and 2000s. Devastating cut fastball frustrated batters, generating broken bats at a
https://youtu.be/lMOJjebAgkc The passion and pride players from the Dominican Republic bring to baseball will be celebrated in ballparks across the U.S. starting Aug. 29 at Yankee Stadium, the first of six Dominican Republic Day at the Park events this season. The series will offer a salute to past and present Dominican players who have given
VLADIMIR GUERRERO Right fielder Born: February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic Hall of Fame induction: 2018 Primary team: L.A./California Angels Hall of Fame plaque: “Dazzling five-tool talent from the Dominican Republic renowned for distinctive approach in batter’s box as well as aggressive style in the field and on the basepaths. Covered the plate with
