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Cuba announced this Tuesday the names of the 24 players who will make up the Leñadores de Las Tunas team to compete in the upcoming Baseball Champions League, scheduled from April 8 to 13 at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.
After multiple analyses, the selection, with the presence of several reinforcements, was divided into three catchers, six infielders, four outfielders, and 11 pitchers, including some players contracted from professional leagues.
The team managed by Abeyci Pantoja will face five clubs from various leagues in the region, according to the agency Prensa Latina, in a tournament organized by the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC).
The contestants were divided into two groups: in Group A are the locals and invited teams, such as the Titanes de Florida (Superior Double A League of Puerto Rico) and the Tigres de Chinandega (Nicaragua).
Meanwhile, in the B League are the Leñadores de Las Tunas, the Kane County Cougars (of the American Association of Professional Baseball, affiliated with MLB), and the Pirates of Santa María (Curaçao).
According to JIT, the inaugural edition of 2023, also held in Mexico, was a success for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a minor league team based in Fargo, North Dakota, United States.
Lumberjacks Team of Las Tunas:
Players: Yosvani Alarcón (LTU), Rafael Viñales (LTU), and Andrys Pérez (MTZ).
Infield Players: Denis Peña (LTU), Yordanis Alarcón (LTU), Jean Lucas Baldoquín (LTU), Roberto Baldoquín (LTU), Luis Vicente Mateo (CFG), and Tailon Sánchez (PRI).
Gardeners: Yunieski Larduet (LTU), Héctor Castillo (LTU), Yoelkis Guibert (SCU), and Roel Santos (GRA).
Pitchers: Frank Luis Medina (PRI), Dariel Góngora (CMG), Yoennis Yera (MTZ), Andy Vargas (IND), Yadián Martínez (MAY), Yankiel Mauris (SSP), Alberto Pablo Civil (LTU), Albert Valladares (MAY), Keniel Ferraz (LTU), Rodolfo Díaz (LTU), Frank Abel Álvarez (PRI).
Frequently asked questions about the Leñadores de Las Tunas and the Baseball Champions League in Mexico
What teams will participate in the Baseball Champions League in Mexico?
In the Baseball Champions League in Mexico, the Leñadores de Las Tunas, the Kane County Cougars (from the American Association of Professional Baseball, affiliated with MLB), and the Piratas de Santa María (Curaçao) will participate. These teams are in Group B, while in Group A are the local Mexican teams and invited teams such as the Titanes de Florida (Puerto Rico) and the Tigres de Chinandega (Nicaragua).
When and where will the Baseball Champions League take place?
The Baseball Champions League will take place from April 8 to 13 at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, located in Mexico City, Mexico. This event is organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
What standout players are part of the Leñadores de Las Tunas team?
The Leñadores de Las Tunas team features standout players such as Yosvani Alarcón and Rafael Viñales among the catchers, and Yordanis Alarcón and Roberto Baldoquín among the infielders. Additionally, the team includes experienced pitchers like Frank Luis Medina and Yoennis Yera.
What is the significance of the participation of the Leñadores de Las Tunas in this tournament?
The participation of the Leñadores de Las Tunas in the Baseball Champions League is an opportunity to measure the competitive level of Cuban baseball against international teams, thus reinforcing Cuba's presence in the global sports arena. Furthermore, the event provides a platform for Cuban players to showcase their talent and potential.
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