Baseball in Domunican Republic is not just a sport or a game, it's a passion 

"For starting pitchers we have two Dominicans, one Italian, one Mexican and one Japanese. In the bullpen we have a Venezuelan, a Mexican, a guy from the United States and a guy from St. Louis," - jokes Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodger and a Hall of Fame Manager.

Since the 19th Century, Major League Baseball has enjoyed a rich, diverse, world-wide set of talent not seen in any other major league sport.

Every state in the United States of America, and more than forty-five countries, have had at least one player make it to the show.

All together since 1901 there were 482 players from Dominican Republic and 242 still active playing in different american baseball teams.

Major League Baseball Players Born in Dominican Republic: 

 Left: Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism, Francisco Javier Garcia, threw out the first pitch.

Together with the Chicago White Sox, Apple Vacations hosted Dominican Republic Day Tues. Aug. 4th at U.S. Cellular Field. The first 20,000 fans were presented with a commemorative poster featuring past and present White Sox players who hail from the DR.

In addition, the Chicago White Sox honored Mark Buehrle's perfect game. Fans received a Mark Buehrle baseball card, sponsored by Apple Vacations. 70 travel agents and eight hotel partners celebrated a White Sox win!