He Major League Baseball Talent Development Department (MLB) in Puerto Rico will celebrate the MLB Showcase 2026 on January 28 and 29 at the Paquito Montaner Stadium in Ponce, an exclusive invitation-only event that will bring together the top Puerto Rican baseball prospects eligible for the 2026 and 2027 MLB Drafts.
The showcase will serve as a key evaluation platform for young talents previously selected through observation and development processes at the island level. During Wednesday, January 28, activities will begin at 10:00 am with a workout aimed at position players, followed by an eight-inning game.
The action will continue on Thursday, January 29, starting at 9:00 am, with an additional workout and two eight-inning games.
Among those attending MLB Showcase 2026 are MLB executives, USA Baseball evaluators, scouts from Major League organizations, as well as representatives from universities in Puerto Rico and the United States, who will have the opportunity to observe first-hand the emerging talent of Puerto Rican baseball.
For more than thirteen years, the development program promoted by the MLB Commissioner’s office has been a fundamental pillar in the training and projection of players on the Island, impacting hundreds of young athletes. Through this program, participants receive specialized instruction from coaches with Major League experience, strengthening their technical, physical and mental skills en route to professional baseball.
MLB’s commitment to Puerto Rico also extends to initiatives such as the Youth Development Program, which impacts four regions of the country, as well as emblematic activities such as Play Ball, Pitch, Hit & Run, and the participation of local teams in high-level events such as the Commissioner’s Cup and the Breakthrough Series.
These initiatives reaffirm MLB’s continued commitment to identifying, developing and enhancing Puerto Rican talent, strengthening the future of baseball on the Island and creating real opportunities for the next generations of players.
