Player movement is still a relatively new idea in the Cuban National Series, and Yasiel Santoya’s move away from the Matanzas Cocodrilos was part of it. These are my photographs of Yasiel Santoya. Player movement in the Cuban National Series… Continue Reading
Yoelqui Céspedes is the younger half-brother of Yoenis Céspedes, and in 2021 he became the most talked-about international signing of his class. These are my photographs of Yoelqui Céspedes before he joined the White Sox. Yoelkis Céspedes or more frequently… Continue Reading
The first decade of the 2000s in the Cuban National Series belonged to its sluggers, and José Abreu was among the biggest bats of the lot. These are my photographs of José Abreu with the Cienfuegos Elefantes. The first decade… Continue Reading
Ariel Pestano is about as close to a consensus best Cuban catcher of all time as this sport gets — and that is the shadow Frank Camilo Morejón caught in for Industriales. These are my photographs of Frank Camilo Morejón.… Continue Reading
I first saw Luis Robert a few years before he signed his international deal, and I will not pretend I predicted what came next. These are my photographs of him in Cuba, in the seasons before the White Sox. I… Continue Reading
Two brothers, two profiles. This page is about Víctor Mesa Jr., the younger of the two, who signed with the Miami Marlins for $1.25 million in 2018. Looking for his older brother? Read the Víctor Víctor Mesa profile. Victor Mesa Jr… Continue Reading
José Abreu Player Profile via YouTube. Get Inside the Dugout and follow the 2020 American League MVP from Cienfuegos to Chicago. The slugging first baseman from Cienfuegos, Cuba might not make the Hall of Fame. He also will not end… Continue Reading
Get inside the Dugout and check out part 1 of my interview with Roberto Ramirez. The Cuban baseball player formerly of Industriales . Roberto Ramirez discusses what it is like growing up as a child in Cuba. His unconventional path… Continue Reading
Luis Robert might be the most highly touted Cuban player ever. The Centerfielder from Ciego de Avila debuted with the White Sox in 2020. The 60 game 2020 season was unique for many reasons. It was tough for many players,… Continue Reading
Two brothers, two profiles. This page is about Víctor Víctor Mesa, the elder of the two, who signed with the Miami Marlins for $5.25 million in 2018. Looking for his younger brother? Read the Víctor Mesa Jr. player profile. Victor Victor… Continue Reading
