About empower Baseball
About Empower Baseball
mpower Baseball partners with local Dominican infrastructure to lead, inspire, and drive change—helping youth pursue their dreams of playing Major League Baseball while making education non-negotiable.
We refuse to let kids choose between chasing a baseball contract and earning a high school diploma. With the right support, they can have both.
At Empower, we believe that baseball can open doors, but education is what keeps them open.
Our mission is simple but urgent: to break the cycle of poverty—one student-athlete at a time. And we can’t do it without you.
Together, we’re not just building better players. We’re building a better future.
Together, we will change the world.
Our Mission: Baseball as a Pathway to Education
Empower Baseball follows a model inspired by the U.S. high school system, ensuring that every player grows both on the field and in the classroom. Our student-athletes train with our baseball team, while receiving consistent academic support, tutoring, and mentorship to prepare them for success in school—and in life.
Every dollar we raise goes directly to keeping these kids in school, supporting their training, and strengthening the program. We’re not building a business—we’re building futures.
Empower Baseball Vision - Here’s how it works:
At Empower Baseball, we believe in more than just developing great baseball players—we’re building a sustainable future for Dominican youth by transforming the broken sports and education system from within.
Participation in the Empower program is a commitment. In order to join and remain in the program, both players and their parents must agree to an “Education First, Baseball Second” pledge. The baseball training is 100% free—but only for those who meet take the pledge and actively work to meeting the requirements. If they don’t meet these expectations, they’re benched from games until they get back on track. But they’re never kicked out—because our goal is to help them succeed, and mentor them, find them help, not give up on them.
Here’s how it works:
Education comes first: Players must maintain strong grades and school attendance to remain on the team.
Baseball is the hook: Essential resources make it possible: We provide players with uniforms, baseball equipment, clothing, and clean drinking water at the field—all year round. Hundreds of kids are ready to train and compete with us, and donations of gear like baseballs, gloves, and cleats are always appreciated and put to immediate use.
Scholarships are within reach: We actively help players earn scholarships in both the U.S. and the Dominican Republic—whether through baseball or academics.
Accountability builds character: If a player falls behind in school, they’re benched from games—but never from practice, training, or learning. No one gets left behind.
Every dollar we raise goes directly to keeping these kids in school, supporting their training, and strengthening the program. We’re not building a business—we’re building futures.
Join us in changing the future, one player at a time.
What We’ve Accomplished So Far
AND WE HAVE THIS ALL WITHOUT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Empower Baseball is already changing lives. Here’s what we’ve accomplished with the support of our early donors and partners:
Launched our first official team, Los Piratas del Sur. We have 3 teams in total. 1 High School – 1 Junior High – 1 Elementary
Provided free uniforms, equipment, and coaching for every player in the program
Hired a General Manager who ensures each athlete stays focused both on the field and in the classroom
Created an academic accountability system requiring students to submit report cards and attend school regularly
Offered tutoring, mentorship, and academic support to help players stay on track and prepare for graduation
Built a pathway for scholarships, helping kids work toward college opportunities in both the Dominican Republic and the U.S.
Began recording player stats, game footage, and highlight videos to send to university coaches and scouts
Delivered clean drinking water year-round at the baseball field, where hundreds of kids train and compete
Developed partnerships with local leagues to create a more organized season structure and improve access to resources
Grown a donor network of monthly supporters making this dream sustainable
This is only the beginning. With your help, we can expand our reach, grow our team, and change more lives through education, baseball, and mentorship.