Dominican Summer League Pirates

Dominican Summer Pirates
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass Foreign Rookie League
LeagueDominican Summer League (1990-present)
DivisionSouthwest Division (Black)
Central Division (Gold)
Major league affiliations
TeamPittsburgh Pirates (1990-present)
Minor league titles
League titles (3)
  • 1990
  • 2003
  • 2012
Division titles (4)
  • 2003
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2012
Team data
Name
  • DSL Pirates Black & Gold (2021–present)
  • DSL Pirates 1 & 2 (2018–2020)
  • DSL Pirates (2014–2017)
  • DSL Pirates 1 (2012–2013)
  • DSL Pirates (1990–2011)
BallparkPirates Academy
Owner/
Operator
Pittsburgh Pirates
ManagerJoel Fuentes (Black)
José Mosquera (Gold)

The Dominican Summer Pirates are a minor league baseball team in the Dominican Summer League. Also known as the DSL Pirates, they play in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, are affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates operate two DSL teams: the DSL Pirates Black and DSL Pirates Gold.

History

Past players include Aramis Ramírez, José Guillén and Ronny Paulino. The club was known as the Dominican Summer League Pirates 1, or DSL Pirates 1, between 2012 and 2013, when the Venezuelan Summer Pirates were relocated to the Dominican Republic to become the Dominican Summer League Pirates 2.[1] In 2014, the Pirates returned to fielding one DSL team, and the team became known once again as the DSL Pirates.

Roster

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 58 Welin Aponte
  • 81 Fernando Figuera
  • 78 Dariel Florentino
  • 75 Justino Francisco
  • 86 Angel Herrera
  • -- Darlin Mejia
  • 46 Juan Muniz
  • 83 Leudy Reyes
  • 68 Maickol Reyes
  • 50 Angel Rosado
  • 49 Yeraldo Salcedo
  • 73 Hamlet Santos
  • 74 Robinson Smith
  • 57 Yhosneiber Torres
  • 51 Albert Vega

Catchers

  • 10 Javier Acevedo
  • 37 Yadier Crespo
  • 43 Victor Familia
  • 12 Victor Marquez

Infielders

  •  7 Adbiel Feliz
  •  6 Hyun Seung Lee
  • -- Freilyn Rodriguez
  • 28 Yoander Santana

Outfielders

  •  2 Luis Cruz
  • 34 Limanol Payero
  • 29 Hanley Ramirez
  • 30 Edgar Walker

Manager

  • -- Ken Matsuzaka

Coaches

  • -- Yendry Manzanillo (pitching)
  • -- Justin Miknis (development)
  • -- Luis Perez (hitting)
  • -- Khelyn Smith (hitting)
  • -- Angel Suero (coach)


Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 70 Keuri Almonte
  • 59 Mauricio De La Cruz
  • 77 Claudio Estelie
  • 47 Yonleg Gaetano
  • 48 Tony Gonzalez
  • 61 Yoslaniel Hernandez
  • 76 Wifrailyn Jaquez
  • 79 Carlos Lorenzo §
  • 55 Yeison Martinez
  • 91 Dariel Miguel
  • 82 Raimi Mueses
  • 94 Roilan Portuondo
  • 64 Marlon Quintana
  • 67 Darwin Roa
  • 60 Alejandro Rondon
  • 71 Jose Rondon
  • 97 Jose Sequera
  • -- Angel Soriano
  • 53 Victor Trejo
  • 63 Stainer Valdez

Catchers

  • 14 Jesus Lizardo

Infielders

  •  5 Johan De Los Santos
  • 15 Jayden Kim
  • 35 Frankeli Mesta
  • 32 Darell Morel
  • 38 Armstrong Muhoozi §
  • 24 Fredderick Ovalle
  • 23 Antonio Pimentel

Outfielders

  • 25 Iverson Allen
  • 18 Gabriel Rodriguez

Manager

  • -- Joel Fuentes

Coaches }

  • -- Jose Cueto (pitching)
  • -- Billy Hong (coach)
  • -- Leo Perez (bench)
  • -- Gustavo Polanco (catching)
  • -- Kaden Shapiro (development)
  • -- Raul Siri (hitting)

Season-by-season

Year Record Win–loss % Manager Regular season finish Playoffs
1990 48-22 .686 -- 1st Round Robin League Champs
1991 36-33 .522 -- --
1992 38-31 .551 Hall Dyer 3rd Santo Domingo West
1993 39-29 .567 Hall Dyer --- Santo Domingo West
1994 27-39 .409 Felix Feliz 3rd Santo Domingo West
1995 30-36 .455 Ramon Sambo 4th Santo Domingo West
1996 25-46 .352 Ramon Sambo 6th Santo Domingo West
1997 29-40 .420 Ramon Zapata --- Santo Domingo West
1998 23-49 .319 Ramon Zapata --- Santo Domingo West
1999 34-36 .486 Ramon Zapata --- Santo Domingo West
2000 39-31 .557 Ramon Zapata --- San Pedro
2001 27-43 .386 Ramon Zapata --- San Pedro de Macoris
2002 36-36 .500 Ramon Zapata --- San Pedro de Macoris
2003 39-25 .609 Ramon Zapata 1st San Pedro San Pedro de Macoris League Champs
2004 26-44 .371 Ramon Zapata --- San Pedro de Macoris
2005 38-34 .528 Ramon Zapata 3rd San Pedro San Pedro de Macoris
2006 48-19 .761 Ramon Zapata 1st San Pedro San Pedro de Macoris Lost in 2nd round
2007 52-17 .754 Ramon Zapata 1st San Pedro San Pedro de Macoris Lost in 2nd round
2008 40-30 .571 Ramon Zapata 3rd San Pedro
2009 29-38 .433 Ramon Zapata 8th Boca Chica North
2010 37-34 .521 Ramon Zapata 4th Boca Chica North
2011 41-30 .577 Ramon Zapata 3rd Boca Chica North
2012 44-26 .629 Gerardo Alvarez (t)1st Boca Chica North League Champs
2013 40-31 .521 Gerardo Alvarez 3rd Boca Chica North
2014 34-36 .486 Gerardo Alvarez 5th Boca Chica North
2015 30-42 .417 Mendy Lopez 8th Boca Chica North
2016 27-42 .391 Mendy Lopez 5th Boca Chica North
2017 36-34 .514 Kieran Mattison 5th DSL North

References

  1. ^ Langosch, Jenifer. "Pirates end relationship in Venezuela". Pittsburgh Pirates.com. MLB. Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved 2011-12-09.