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Dominican Republic baseball team prepares for U-18 Pre-World Cup
The Dominican Republic national baseball team is preparing to compete in the U-18 Pre-World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 29 at the IPL Academy Complex in Guerra, Santo Domingo. The team aims to secure one of four qualifying spots for the 2027 U-18 Baseball World Cup in China.
The roster features high-profile prospects, including shortstop Alfredo Sena, who is linked to the Atlanta Braves and is projected to sign a significant contract, and Milwaukee Brewers prospects Ricki Moneys and Leanders Matos. The squad is bolstered by a coaching staff with Major League Baseball experience, led by manager Mendy López Jr. and including coaches such as Wellington Castillo and Wilton Guerrero.
Dominican Republic will compete in Group A alongside the United States, Brazil, and Curaçao. The top two teams from each group will advance to a super round to determine the final qualifiers.
Entities
Alfredo Sena · Dominican Republic national baseball team · Federación Dominicana de Béisbol · IPL Academy Complex · Mendy López Jr. · Wellington Castillo · Wilton Guerrero
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wilton Guerrero will serve as a hitting coach for the team. elnacional.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team's goal is to secure one of four qualifying spots for the U-18 World Cup. atacandodigitalrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U-18 Premundial tournament will be held from the 22nd to the 29th at the IPL Academy Complex in Guerra, Santo Domingo. atacandodigitalrd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wellington Castillo will serve as a bench coach for the Dominican U-18 team. atacandodigitalrd.com · elnacional.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican U-18 baseball team possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities along with speed on the bases. atacandodigitalrd.com · elnacional.com.do