batting cage and pitching machine for our youth

In 2024, Fundación Amor por RD celebrated the opening of a newly constructed batting cage at the Juan Bautista Zafra Sports Complex in Los Mina. Built atop the complex’s clubhouse, the facility features an Iron Mike MP-5 professional pitching machine and spectator seating, creating a unique training environment for young athletes and their families.

Made possible through the generosity of a private donor, this project was dedicated to the children and youth of Los Mina, providing access to resources rarely available in underserved communities. According to Alberto Rodriguez, Director of INEFI, the pitching machine is believed to be the only professional-grade pitching machine located at a public baseball field in the Dominican Republic, offering aspiring players the opportunity to train with equipment commonly found in elite baseball programs. More than a sports facility, the batting cage represents a place of opportunity, growth, and hope. It provides a safe and structured environment where young people can develop athletic skills while learning discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and responsibility.

This investment reflects our commitment to creating opportunities that inspire children to dream bigger, work harder, and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.