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Dominican Summer League returns for 2021 season

The Dominican Summer League, the first foray into pro ball for most young international prospects, returned for first time since the summer of 2019 on July 12 in Boca Chica. “We are excited for the return of the DSL on July 12, and to welcome hundreds of new international players into the professional game,” said Morgan Sword, MLB's executive vice president, baseball operations.

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Among the international prospects to watch in the DSL from the 2019-2020 class are outfielders Bayron Lora (Rangers No. 18), and Jhon Diaz (Rays No. 26), shortstops Yiddi Cappe (Marlins No. 19) and Junior Sanchez (Marlins) along with right-handed pitcher Kristian Cardozo (Mariners).

Noteworthy participants from the 2020-2021 class include shortstops Wilman Diaz (Dodgers No. 9), Carlos Colmenarez (Rays No. 15), Armando Cruz (Nationals No. 7), Cristian Hernandez (Cubs No. 4), Daniel Vazquez (Royals No. 17), Cristian Santana (Tigers No. 12), Danny De Andrade (Twins No. 25), Jackson Chourio (Brewers No. 15), Diego Velasquez (Giants), Angel Genoa (Indians), Manuel Beltre (Blue Jays No. 19), Fran Alduey (Indians), Abel Bastidas (Tigers), Fredy Michel (Twins), Denzer Guzman (Angels No. 17) and Maikol Hernandez (Orioles No. 18).

Other prospects from the class of 2020-2021 include catchers Jesus Galiz (Dodgers No. 22) and Rickardo Perez (Phillies No. 19), outfielders Shalin Polanco (Pirates), Pedro Pineda (A’s No. 13) Jhonny Piron (Rays), Miguel Bleis (Red Sox), Ariel Almonte (Reds No. 23) and right-handed pitcher Norge Vera (White Sox No. 7).

DSL Buzz on Twitter

It's Opening Day for the 2021 Dominican Summer League and both of our DSL teams are in action today:

DSL Cardinals Blue (RHP Benjamin Arias) vs. DSL Nationals

DSL Cardinals Red (RHP Wilmer Ortega) at DSL Giants 2

Scores, stats, and more can be found 👇https://t.co/jCyWtuBDkh
— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) July 12, 2021
The Dominican Summer League resumed play today for the first time since 2019.

Here's @JesseSanchezMLB's look at the circuit and its top prospects: https://t.co/kWW1u0ymWB pic.twitter.com/gbUyCAQ3d9
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 12, 2021
The Dodgers’ two top international signings from their most recent IFA class, Wilman Diaz and Jesus Galiz, on the Dominican Summer League’s first day of games. pic.twitter.com/eoEbrZHXHv
— Future Dodgers (@FutureDodgers) July 12, 2021
Monster day today for #Indians 18yr old INF prospect Junior Caminero in the Dominican Summer League including his 1st pro HR in just his 2nd career game.

Hitting line: 2-4 3R HR 3RBI 2BB SB@gorepublik #OurCLE #Future pic.twitter.com/xcrNRKiNyN
— Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) July 13, 2021
Today is a great day for a lot of young players.

Not only the second day of the draft, it's also opening day in the Dominican Summer League. The first official games for most players in the 2019 and 2020 international signing classes.https://t.co/DSmdEyfhTI
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) July 12, 2021
As if there wasn't enough going on, the Dominican Summer League season begins today.

Highlighting the Orioles’ two rosters: No.18 prospect Maikol Hernandez and No.24 prospect Samuel Basallo. Both recent, seven-figure international signs.
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) July 12, 2021

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Games in the DSL are a teaching tool and the real measure of success for international prospects in this league is progress. The league is affectionately referred to as the "kindergarten of professional baseball," but these kids can play and there's a reason why scouts from opposing teams can be spotted in the stands taking notes and reporting back to their superiors.