Prospects Alfredo Sena and Wilson Reyes, considered among the most promising of the Dominican Republic generation, will join the delegation competing in the U-18 Baseball Pre-Mundial. The tournament will take place from October 22 to 29 at the IPL Academy Complex, located in the municipality of Guerra, Santo Domingo province.
Sena, a shortstop linked to the Atlanta Braves, is positioned as one of the top prospects in the 2027 international class. His bonus projections reach $5.8 million, and he is currently in talks for a pre-agreement of that amount. During his training with Dominican team director Mendy López Jr., he highlighted the influence of the coaching staff on emotional control and patience at the plate. The young player stands out for his offensive ability, discipline at the plate, speed, and defensive skills at shortstop.
In 2024, Sena had a standout performance in the U-15 Americas Pre-Mundial, where he led in batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and stolen bases. He was awarded Most Valuable Player and selected as the team’s top reliever in the All-Stars. The same year, he participated in the U-15 World Cup, where he connected 11 hits in 26 turns, with a .423 batting average, three doubles, 13 runs scored, and six runs batted in in eight games.
Wilson Reyes, a left-handed infielder, also joins the delegation. He is in talks for a signing bonus close to $1.6 million. The prospect valued the opportunity to work under the guidance of Mendy López Jr. and hitting coach Wilton Guerrero, highlighting his contact ability and speed.
Tournament Format and Participation
The U-18 Pre-Mundial will bring together 11 teams divided into three groups. In Group A, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Brazil, and Curacao will compete; Group B will include Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela; and Group C will consist of Canada, Panama, and Puerto Rico. The two best teams from each group will advance to the super round, and the four teams with the best classification will secure their spots for the U-18 Baseball World Cup in China 2027.
Media Coverage
The matches will be broadcast by the Panorama Media Group through VTV Canal 32, Panorama FM 96.9, Expreso 89.1 FM for the Cibao region, Baní FM 97.5, Luna TV, Canal 25, and Canal América 1014 of Optimum Cable for the tri-state area of the United States. Additionally, the event will be available on the Panorama.com.do portal and the VTV Canal 32 YouTube channel.
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