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
When you think of Cuban exports your mind likely turns to Cigars, Rum and baseball players. Cuban’s are quite proud of their distilled Island rums. The most popular Rum drink the Cuba Libre, sees it mixed with Cola. Coca Cola… Continue Reading
Yoenis Céspedes is considered by many to be the purest power hitter Cuba has ever produced. What if I told you he wasn’t even the best home run hitter on his Cuban National Series team? Let’s find out why Alfredo… Continue Reading
