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SURPRISE, ARIZONA – MARCH 05, 2025: Felnin Celesten #85 of the Seattle Mariners in the field during the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 05, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Felnin Celesten
Mariners shortstop Felnin Celesten was drafted first overall by Toros Del Este in the the 2025 LIDOM draft Wednesday evening. The annual draft allows the six teams from the Dominican Winter League to draft newly-eligible Dominican professional players.
Several high-profile—and more highly ranked—prospects also went in the first round. Here’s a breakdown of the first round.
– Felnin Celesten, who entered the year ranked in Baseball America’s Top 100, slashed .273/.345/.721 with six homers and 21 steals over 104 games in 2025, with the bulk of his work coming in Low-A Modesto.
– Dodgers prospect Emil Morales went No. 2 overall to the Gigantes De Cibao. Born in Spain but raised in the Dominican Republic, Morales slashed .314/.396/.515 with 14 home runs and 70 RBIs split between the Arizona Complex League and Low-A.
– Rainiel Rodriguez was taken third overall by Leones del Escogido. The 18-year-old catcher is already playing in Double-A Peorio, but tore his way through the Florida Complex league and Florida State League. Rodriguez is slashing .276/.399/.555 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs.
– Jesús Made, the No. 3 prospect in baseball, went fourth to Tigers de Licey. Made is currently playing in Double-A Biloxi, making him the youngest player at the level. The 18-year-old put up some of the most impressive numbers in the Dominican Summer League in 2024 before continuing perform in Low-A, High-A and Double-A.
– The Aguilas Cibaeñas used the fifth-overall pick on Edward Florentino has rapidly ascended into the ranks of the Top 100 prospects, showcasing impressive power and consistent production across both the FCL and the FSL.
– Luis Peña, Baseball America’s No. 15 prospect, was the sixth pick of the first round to Estrellas Orientales. He was one of the best hitters in the Carolina League alongside Made. Peña is a twitchy, explosive athlete with elite contact skills, plus speed, defensive versatility and emerging power despite aggressive tendencies.
Round 1
Eastern Bulls – Fell Celesten, SS, Mariners
Cibao giants – Emil Morales, SS, Dogers
Lions of the chosen – Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals
Tigres del Licey – Jesús Made, SS, Breweers
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Edward Florentino, Of, Pirates
Eastern stars – Luis Peña, SS, Breweers
Round 2
Eastern Bulls – Brailer Guerrero, Of, Rays
Cibao giants – Roldy Brito, 3b, Rockies
Lions of the chosen – Derek Bernard, of, rockies
Tigres del Licey – Raudi Rodriguez, Of, Angels
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Esmil Valencia,
Oriental stars – Yassel Soler, 3b, Diamondbacks
Round 3
Eastern Bulls – Justin Gonzalez, 1b/of, Red Sox
Cibao giants – Arnaldo Lantiguar, of, Reds
Lions of the chosen –
Tigres del Licey – Feliz Angel, SS, Nationals
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Angel Cepeda, SS, Cubs
Eastern stars – Carlos Sanchez,
Round 4
Eastern Bulls – Yoan Simon, Blue Jays
Cibao giants – Yonatan Henriquez,
Lions of the chosen – Hansel Marcelino,
Tigres del Licey – Starlyn Nuñez, RHP, Yokooma (Japan)
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Alfredo Alcantara, SS, Reds
Estrellas Orientales – Robert Calaz, OF, Rockies
Round 5
Eastern Bulls – Marlon Nieves, RHP, Dodgers
Cibao giants – Joendry Vargas, SS, Dodgers
Lions of the chosen – Sandro Santana, RHP, Diamondbacks
Tigres del Licey – Dameivi Tineo, LHP, Marlins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Wellington Aracena
Oriental stars – Junior William, RHP, Rays
Round 6
Lions of the chosen – Yunior Mars, RHP, Giants
Cibao giants – Junior Sanchez, RHP, Diamondbacks
Lions of the chosen – d’Angelo Ortiz, 3b, Red Sox
Tigres del Licey – Randel Clemente, RHP, Cardinals
Aguilas Cibaeñas –reinold Navarro, LHP, Pirates
Eastern stars –wande Torres, LHP, Breweers
Round 7
Eastern Bulls – Andy Rodriguez, RHP, Rays,
Cibao giants – Liomar Martinez, RHP, Marlins
Lions of the chosen – Jostin Florentino, RHP, Cubs
Tigres del Licey – Ruddy Gomez, RHP, Twins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Leomar Rosario, RHP, Astros
Oriental stars – Gilberto Batista, RHP, Blue Jays,
Round 8
Eastern Bulls – Randy Guzman, Of, Mets
Cibao giants – Juan Arnaud, RHP, Mets
Lions of the chosen – Edgar Moreta, RHP, Mets
Tigres del Licey – Michael Perez, RHP, Marlins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Andy Fabian, LHP, Orioles
Oriental stars – Melkis Hernandez, RHP, Guardians
Round 9
Eastern Bulls – Jose Bello, RHP, Red Sox
Cibao giants – Raimy Rodríguez, RHP, Astros
Lions of the chosen – Cristofer Gomez, RHP, Mets
Tigres del Licey – Jose Anderson, SS, Brewers
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Jose Hansell, RHP, Royals
Eastern Stars – Pressinal Yimi, RHP, Royals
Round 10
Eastern Bulls – Paulino Santana, Of, Rangers
Cibao giants – Carlos Lagrange, RHP, Yankees
Lions of the chosen – Luis Flores, LHP, Guardians
Tigres del Licey – Luis Beltran, RHP, Orioles
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Yenrri Rojas, RHP, Cubs
Eastern stars – Yoelin Cespedes, Of, Red Sox
Round 11
Eastern Bulls – Danny Hilario, RHP, Rays
Cibao giants – Myles Calaz, RHP, Dodgers
Lions of the chosen – Stiven Martinez, of, Orioles
Tigres Del Licey — Mervin Fell, RHP, Diamondbacks,
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Yeri Pérez, RHP, Royals
Oriental stars – Frankeli Arias, RHP, White Sox
Round 12
Eastern Bulls – Tony Blanco Jr., Of, Pirates
Cibao giants – Víctor Cabreja, LHP, Pirates
Lions of the chosen – Alexis Hernandez, SS, Cubs
Tigres del Licey – Jefferson Jean, RHP, A’s
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Kelvin Hidalgo, Inf, Rockies
Eastern stars – Johan Otheñez, Nationals
Round 13
Tigres del Licey – Henry Lalane, RHP, Yankees
Cibao giants – Dameury Peña, SS, Twins
Lions of the chosen – Jose Cabrera, RHP, Dodgers
Tigres del Licey – Manolfi Jiménez, Of, Phillies
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Jean Carlos Henríquez, RHP,
Eastern Stars – Willy Montero, Of, Yankees
Round 14
Eastern Bulls – Joshua Liranzo, 3b, Orioles
Cibao Giants – Clevari Tejada, RHP, Pirates
Lions of the chosen – Luis Reyes, RHP, White Sox
Tigres del Licey – Elis Cuevas, SS, Orioles
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Yenfri Sosa, LHP, Royals
Eastern stars – Freili Encarnación, SS, Red Sox
Round 15
Eastern Bulls – Adilson Peralta, RHP, Phillies
Cibao Giants – Juan Reynoso, RHP, Marlins
Lions of the chosen – Hector Salas, SS, Astros
Tigres del Licey – Jorgeys Mota, SS, Nationals
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Joan Ozar, RHP, Astros
Oriental stars – Malvin Valdez, Of, Reds
Round 16
Eastern Bulls – Alejandro Crisóstomo, RHP
Cibao giants – Engelth Urena, C, Yankees
Lions of the chosen one – Enrique Julio Segura, RHP, Rangers,
Tigers of the Licey – Yerald Nin, SS, Diamondbacks
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Derek Alcantara, Of, Cubs
Oriental stars – Raylin Ramos, Of, Orioles
