The Orioles Dominican Academy

Orioles Dominican Academy

The Baltimore Orioles hosted an opening ceremony for their new, state-of-the-art training academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Several dignitaries attended the event, including Dominican Republic President LUIS ABINADER, Dominican Republic Vice Minister of Sports ELVIS DUARTE, and Dominican Republic Commissioner of Baseball JUNIOR NOBOA, along with Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager MIKE ELIAS, and Orioles Vice President of International Scouting and Operations KOBY PEREZ.

“This academy is the culmination of years of hard work by so many people, and I am grateful to everyone who made this a reality,” said Elias. “For the last several years, one of the main goals of our partnership group and front office has been to excel in Latin America, and I am very pleased by what we as an organization, led by Koby Perez, have accomplished in this sector. This grand opening marks another major milestone in scouting and player development that will keep our minor league pipeline flowing and preserve winning baseball in Baltimore for years to come.”

The 22.5-acre complex is home to the Orioles’ regional facility for Caribbean, Central, and South American player development operations, and includes three full fields, a sports turf agility field, batting and pitching tunnels, administrative buildings, dormitories, and educational facilities. The complex will house more than 100 players, coaches, and staff, providing dormitory-style rooms and entertainment spaces and includes three classrooms and a computer lab, which will provide on-site learning and an education plan for each player, as well as a dining room that will offer daily nutritious meals.

O’s Unveil DR Baseball Academy

In January 2024, we opened our new, state-of-the-art academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic. Hear from Orioles General Manager Mike Elias, Manager Brandon Hyde, Vice President, International Scouting and Operations Koby Perez, and others on the impact the facility will have on our organization, our players, and the Guerra community.

Dominican Academy Coverage

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1/16/24 - O's DR academy strengthens commitment to international development

Under a bright sun and clear blue skies on Tuesday morning in warm San Antonio de Guerra, the Orioles held the opening ceremony for the state-of-the-art Orioles Dominican Academy, which features three baseball fields as well as batting cages, pitching mounds, gym equipment, residential housing and more. It will serve as a home and training facility for international prospects coming through Baltimore’s system. Full Story »

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