SAZÒN DOMINI CANO

*Sazón, the Spanish word for “seasoning” or “flavor,” is often used to describe how Dominican players play the game. The word reflects the way the players move in the field, with quickness and a level of confidence. It reflects their style and passion for how they play and approach the game.

The Evolution Of Scouting The Dominican Republic

International scouting may have an old school reputation, but it’s an area of the game where there is constant, rapid change.

Jose Ramirez, Gary Sanchez, Gregory Polanco, Luis Severino and Ketel Marte are all in their mid-20s, entering the prime years for major league players. Yet when they signed out of the Dominican Republic 10 years ago, it was a completely different era in Latin American scouting.

The core fundamentals of scouting remain, but the operations for teams and trainers in Latin America in 2019 makes 10 years ago look like ancient history. Compared to a few years or even 12 months ago, teams have had to adapt to a new landscape in Latin American