Dominican youth baseball international signing day is one of the most important events in the global baseball calendar, when teenage prospects officially sign with Major League organizations.
Discover how Empower Baseball’s Voyage Utah interview shares the journey from Utah to Barahona, Dominican Republic, using baseball and education to fight poverty.
At Empower Baseball, we believe the field is for everyone, no matter where you live or the sport you play. This February, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Month, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of women and girls in sports …
Empower Baseball helps 300+ kids in Barahona, Dominican Republic stay in school through baseball programs. Education + mentorship breaks poverty cycles since 2020.
Returning to the Dominican Republic after 25 years, we delivered baseball gear and first aid kits to kids in Barahona through Empower Baseball. Join our next summer trip! Mission service, youth sports, humanitarian aid
On January 15, 2026, that future once again shined brightly from the Dominican Republic, as Dominican players made up a significant portion of international signings across Major League Baseball.
Visiting the Dominican Republic? Learn how to experience a LIDOM baseball game like a local—not a tourist—and why baseball and education both matter.
Baseball inspires Dominican kids—but the dream is fragile. Here’s why education must be part of the path, on and off the field.
LIDOM is more than winter baseball—it’s Dominican identity, community, and pride. Here’s why the league matters far beyond the field.
Discover how the buscón system works in Dominican baseball—its benefits, risks, and impact on youth. Learn why Empower Baseball promotes an education-first alternative.
Discover how Empower Baseball uses mentorship, education, and the game of baseball to help Dominican Republic kids stay in school, build confidence, and create brighter futures.
Learn about all 6 LIDOM teams, their regions, rivalries, and history—and how Empower Baseball supports Dominican youth chasing the same dreams.
Discover how the LDS Giving Machines inspire Christlike giving, their global 2025 expansion, and why their mission aligns with Empower Baseball’s work.
Learn what LIDOM is, how the Dominican winter league works, its six teams, and how it shapes MLB stars—plus why it matters for Dominican kids today.
When we talk about the partnership between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Dominican Republic, one name towers above many: Albert Pujols. His story embodies how the Dominican Republic not only produces elite talent, but also stands tall as a contributor to baseball’s global growth and cultural resonance.
