Holding the title of president seems to be inherently polarizing. Higinio Veléz held the title of president of the Cuban baseball federation from 2008 until his passing May 12th, 2021. Veléz was definitely polarizing. I met Higinio in passing multiple… Continue Reading
Jim Callis is reporting that Yoelqui Céspedes is Double A Bound in 2021. The 23 year old from Granma is currently with the clubs extended spring training squad. He is awaiting the resolution of a visa issue but isn’t expected… Continue Reading
No position on a baseball field asks more of a player than catching, and Yosvani Alarcón has done it at the top of the Cuban game for Las Tunas. These are my photographs of Yosvani Alarcón. “Donning the tools of… Continue Reading
When news broke in January 2021 that Norel Gonzalez had signed with the Houston Astros, he became the latest Villa Clara bat bound for the majors. These are my photographs of Norel Gonzalez in Cuba. When news broke in January… Continue Reading
Juan Carlos Torriente gave sixteen seasons to Industriales and the Cuban National Series before the end came into view. These are my photographs of Juan Carlos Torriente, in Havana and with Team Cuba. One of the biggest complaints about analytics… Continue Reading
The inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006 looks like a text book case of unintended consequences for Cuba. Cuba finished 2nd to Japan in a hotly contested tournament. Even as the runner up, it cemented their status as a World… Continue Reading
The Baseball fan base more than most sports connects and polarizes around debate. Debating eras, teams, players, rules and transactions is a huge part of the baseball zeitgeist. My foray into the Cuban baseball world mirrors this, even if I… Continue Reading
Yoelvis Fiss announced that the 60th Cuban National Series would be his last, closing twenty-one years in the Ciego de Ávila outfield. These are my photographs of Yoelvis Fiss. Yoelvis Fiss Ciego de Avila Tigres centerfielder has announced that the… Continue Reading
Estadio Latinoamericano Havana Cuba is the second largest baseball stadium in the world by capacity. Its 55,000 maximum capacity trails only Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Stadium is home to Industriales of Havana and previously hosted The Metropolitanos as… Continue Reading
Cuba’s passion for baseball is immense, but it has its boundaries. Ingenuity in the face of lacking equipment is what propelled many players to become the best. Nothing could hold Cuban kids back from developing the skills even if they… Continue Reading
