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About The Dominican
Baseball Experience
We believe baseball is more than a game — it’s a bridge between cultures, a path to opportunity abroad, and a way to assist families who are struggling to assist their aspiring baseball player in their hometown. At The Dominican Baseball Experience, we offer immersive training programs for youth players that combine elite coaching, evaluations, biometrics, and academy matching.
Whether you’re chasing a college scholarship, want to try baseball academies as an alternative to traditional training, or simply want to grow and enhance your skillset, our tours deliver growth, connections that last a lifetime.
Brandie Matias Thompson
Founder & CEO
What began as a search for affordable training has become a mission to open doors for families worldwide. With 16+ years as a devoted baseball mom and four years living in the Dominican Republic, I’ve gained not only a husband who was once a Dominican prospect, but also a second family, a new culture, and lasting connections within the heart of Dominican baseball. Fluent in Spanish, deeply integrated, and invested with both love and experience, I now guide families toward elite baseball opportunities—authentic, affordable, and life-changing.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Winter Training 2025 — Limited Enrollment
Will You Be One of the 50 Players in Our Winter 2025 Camp?
An 8-day elite baseball program in the Dominican Republic. Only 50 spots available — applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
apply nowlearn moreWhy This Experience Matters
Breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and leveling the playing field for talented youth who’ve been priced out of the American dream.
The Financial Barrier
Baseball has become a pay-to-play sport, costing families $10,000–$50,000+ a year for travel teams, coaching, and showcases. For working families, that price shuts the door on opportunity. Unlike basketball and football, which remain accessible through schools, talented low-income youth—especially Black Americans—are being priced out of a sport their ancestors helped build.
Choose Your Experience
Explore our three signature packages, each designed to elevate your game and immerse your family in the Dominican baseball culture.
Discovery Experience
- 5-day Dominican visit
- 2 academy evaluations
- Tournament observation
- Biometrics report
- Cultural orientation
- All transport included
- Payment: Pay 50% down and 50% later.
Elite Evaluation
- 10-day intensive program
- 4 academy evaluations
- Scout tournament participation
- Professional video portfolio
- Academy placement assistance
- Winter league game tickets
- Payment: Pay 50% down and 50% later.
Full Dominican Experience
- 2-week comprehensive program
- 6+ academy evaluations
- Multiple tournament opportunities
- Academy trial periods
- Complete biometric analysis
- Professional networking
- Payment: Pay 50% down and 50% later.
Important Disclaimers
American citizens cannot be selected in the Dominican amateur MLB signing. Academy acceptance is not guaranteed. Tournament participation depends on academy invitations. All evaluations are conducted by certified Dominican coaches and scouts. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, but provide authentic opportunities and professional assessments.
Every player is matched with a dedicated team to ensure a smooth, enriching experience.
Trainer Personalized coaching and daily development sessions.
Translator Bilingual support for seamless communication and cultural immersion.
Driver Safe, reliable transportation — often bilingual and also serving as translator.
Academy Agent Liaison with local academies and scouts for exposure and feedback.
meet our team
Academy Partners
Trusted collaborations with top Dominican baseball academies providing world-class training.
Academy AgentS
Academy Agent Liaison with local academies and scouts for exposure and feedback
TranslatorS
Translator Bilingual support for seamless communication and cultural immersion
mentors
Experienced guides offering personalized support, career advice, and player development insight.
testimonials
Mock Player Profile
Carlos Martinez - Age 15
Position: Catcher/1B | Bats/Throws: R/R Academy: Academia San Pedro Elite
Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 195 lbs
60-yard: 7.2 seconds
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Pop Time: 2.1 seconds
Arm Strength: 78 mph
Evaluation: 8.5/10
Academy Report: “Exceptional leadership behind the plate. Advanced game-calling ability for his age. Power potential to all fields. College-ready skills with professional upside.”
