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Dominican Baseball & Education 89 Dominican Players Made the MLB. Here’s What Happened to Everyone Else. From Juan Soto to the 40,000 boys who never get signed — the full story of Dominican baseball and one program trying to change the math. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 15 min read No country on earth punches above its weight in baseball like the Dominican Republic. The DR covers about 18,700 square miles — roughly the size of Vermont and

Dominican Baseball Culture What Is a Dominican Buscón? Inside the Buscón System in Baseball The informal agent system that shapes thousands of Dominican kids’ lives — before they ever reach an MLB academy. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 8 min read If you care about Dominican baseball, you can’t avoid one word: Buscón. You’ll hear it whispered with gratitude in some homes and with frustration in others. But what exactly is a buscón — and what is the

Dominican Baseball Culture LIDOM Teams Explained: Meet All 6 Dominican Winter League Clubs Six teams. Six regions. One baseball-obsessed island. Here’s everything you need to know about LIDOM. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 6 min read Ask a Dominican, “¿De qué equipo tú eres?” and you won’t get a neutral answer. You’ll get a story. Because in the Dominican Republic, LIDOM teams aren’t just logos — they represent cities, family traditions, and pride that stretches across generations. If

Baseball & Culture Why Corporate Sponsorships Are Vital for Vias RD Partner with Vias RD to create pathways for Dominican youth through education, mentorship, sports, and opportunity. Together, we can invest in the next generation while aligning your brand with meaningful, measurable impact. By Brian Straley • June 2025 • 5 min read At Vias RD, we believe in the transformative power of education and sports. Every day, we witness how a child’s future can change when they have access

In rural parts of the Dominican Republic, education is not just transformative—it’s essential for breaking the cycle of poverty.