José Miguel Bonetti Du-Breil and Fernando Armenteros, members of the Board of Directors of the Escogido Baseball Club present the #90 shirt that the leader Víctor Estévez will wear. External source
SANTO DOMINGO.- In his official presentation as the new leader of the Leones del Escogido, Víctor Estévez, declared that his goal is to lead the scarlet team to the crown of champions.
“My expectations are very high and they are very firm. I have the faith that we can achieve it and that we are prepared to compete and obtain the 17th cup for the Chosen One”, stated Estévez.
The new scarlet foreman thanked God for the opportunity he received, as well as the Board of Directors and Operations Management for trusting him to lead the club.
José Miguel Bonetti Du-Breil and Fernando Armenteros, listen to the leader Víctor Estévez. External source
“This is a very big commitment that I assume with a lot of responsibility and character”, he commented.
The 34-year-old strategist pointed out that, in order to achieve the championship, communication will be very important so that all team members point in the direction of returning the Chosen One to excellence.
“I’m a big believer in staying connected. The big teams that have a championship culture are the ones that stay connected with commitment. To achieve great things you have to make sacrifices, ”he commented.
Víctor Estévez speaks to the press. External source
Estévez pointed out that he is already talking to the Chosen players, both native and veterans, and that he will be in constant communication with them.
Estévez also explained that from day one he will work on the culture of the players and on identification with the Chosen One badge.
“I am a faithful believer in unity. That’s what brings passion to teams. I will let the players know that we have to show the passion we have for the uniform, for winning the crown. I will instill in them the commitment and responsibility that it means to represent this organization,” he stated.
“This is going to create a healthy environment in the dressing room. If we have it, this will be transmitted to the pitch and we will give our best,” she added.
Bonetti and Rojas speak
At the main table, Estévez was accompanied by José Miguel Bonetti Du-Breil and Fernando Armenteros, members of the Board of Directors of the Escogido Baseball Club, as well as by the Director of Operations Jaylon Pimentel and by the Assistant of Operations Ángel “Aroboy” Santana . General Manager Luis Rojas was on Zoom from New York City.
Estévez’s father, Mr. Víctor Estévez, his mother, Mrs. Lidia Cruz, his wife, Marcia Rodríguez, and their daughter, Mariel Estévez, attended the presentation.
“I am a faithful believer in what youth is. We have achieved that dynamism, that hunger and that desire to win with Estévez. We feel very happy with him and the step we are taking is the new stage of what the Chosen One will be, young and with a reformulated coaching staff,” Bonetti Du-Breil said before handing him an official Chosen shirt with number 90.
For his part, Rojas stated that Estévez stood out among the candidates interviewed by the Chosen One by impressing with his knowledge of the game and the Dominican autumn-winter circuit.
“He’s a great student of the game, a growing mind and someone who works collaboratively, which is very healthy for the clubhouse. It was what we were looking for. It combines youth, energy and knowledge. The players are going to identify with him and he will lead us towards the crown”, said Rojas.
About Victor Estevez
Victor Estevez with his family. External source
He was born on September 8, 1988 in the city of Santo Domingo. He played professional in the minor leagues for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2007 to 2010, serving as an infielder.
He is currently in his second year as the manager of the Carolina Mudcats, Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. With the Brewers organization he has 10 years of service, including managing the Brewers team in the Dominican Summer League from 2016 to 2021.
As for fall-winter baseball, Estévez led the Vaqueros de Montería of the Colombian Professional Baseball League in the 2021-22 tournament, guiding the team to the final series.
In the Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic, Estévez served as quality control coach for the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2022-23 season.
Before that, he was part of the El Escogido family, having served as the Lions’ first-team and infielders coach in 2020-21.
2023-07-12 21:54:08
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