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Dominican Summer League Pirates

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.

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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

Dominican Summer League Pirates Black roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 82 Saul Aguero
  • 22 Arturo Cambero
  • 62 Michael Castillo
  • 84 Mauricio De La Cruz
  • 60 Dariel Florentino
  • 88 Justino Francisco
  • 57 Angel Herrera
  • 86 Carlos Lorenzo
  • 77 Jabes Martinez
  • 91 Leuris Paulino
  • 68 Hector Perez
  • 48 Marlon Quintana
  • 66 Leudy Reyes
  • 53 Dennison Rodriguez
  • 59 Rubens Romero
  • 83 Angel Rosado
  • 54 Fredery Solano
  • 55 Yhosneiber Torres

Catchers

  • 14 Oscar Borges
  • 49 Jesus Lizardo
  • 46 Victor Marquez
  • 25 Angel Nieto Injury icon
  • 12 Gilbert Ramirez

Infielders

  • 16 Luis Almeida
  • 31 Wilton Guerrero Jr.
  • 13 Frankeli Mesta
  • 44 Freilyn Rodriguez
  • 10 Yoander Santana
  • 67 Jhoendris Santos

Outfielders

  • 38 Iverson Allen
  • 15 Jeancer Custodio Injury icon
  • 34 Juan Figueroa
  • 29 Jean Rodriguez

Manager

  • -- Ken Matsuzaka

Coaches

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

60-day injured list


Dominican Summer League Pirates Gold roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 75 Welin Aponte
  • 56 Yorgenson Artigas
  • 72 Miguel Barras
  • 64 Fernando Figuera
  • 89 Derek Garcia
  • 58 Yoslaniel Hernandez
  • 24 Ashton Kennedy
  • 61 Jefferson Lopez
  • 30 Darlin Mejia
  • 76 Dariel Miguel
  • 78 Miguel Molina
  • 81 Enrique Quintana
  • 85 Maickol Reyes
  • 50 John Reynoso
  • 70 Hamlet Santos
  • 90 Jose Sequera
  • 82 Ronaldo Serrano
  • 36 Neomar Urbina
  • 87 Albert Vega
  • 71 Mingxuan Zhang

Catchers

  • 35 Yadier Crespo
  • 32 Victor Familia Injury icon
  • 26 Enyerberth Guevara

Infielders

  • 19 Angel Alvarez
  •  2 Anyelo Jean
  • 47 Adrian Martinez
  •  7 Alexandel Pio

Outfielders

  • 18 Dionis Leyba
  •  3 Rolthemnay Marquetti
  • 37 Limanol Payero
  • 23 Hanley Ramirez
  • 56 Enmanuel Rosas
  • 39 Fernando Triana

Manager

  • -- Joel Fuentes

Coaches }

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

60-day injured list

  • 79 Mervin Maiz
  • 52 Alejandro Rondon

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

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.
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