SXM Baseball Week successfully brought youth players and professionals together

GREAT BAY--The inaugural SXM Baseball Week took place from October 6 to 8, bringing together more than 160 young athletes, coaches, and baseball supporters for three days of training and community engagement.

The event was organized by professional baseball player Dudley Leonora, in collaboration with the Pelican League Baseball Association (Omar Williams) and the Solid for Sint Maarten Foundation (MP Egbert J. Doran). It offered players aged nine and older the chance to develop their skills under the guidance of local and international coaches, including professional MLB players. Although the final day was cut short due to rain, activities on the first two days were completed successfully, with strong participation and community support.

SXM Baseball Week received broad support from local businesses and organizations, including Nagico, Winair, Simpson Bay Resort & Spa, Port Sint Maarten, Stichting Kadaster, Native Nations, BDO, C’z Exclusive Business Services, Commodores Real Estate, Print & Sign Express, PJIA, KMD Landscaping, Baker’s Suits, Sixt Rent a Car, New Bound Marine Boat Charters, Lucky’s Cosmetics, Da Sweet Tooth, Viva Signs, Bluepoint, Henderson Insurances, Domino’s Pizza, Yudi’s Bar & Grill, and Sale & Pepe.

The coaching team included Denzel Richardson, Franklin van Gurp, Marc Ramirez, Nicio York, David van Heyningen, Lenrick Pinto, Anthony Williams, Janitro Williams, Tony Gibbs, Ronnie Jacobs, Raymond Jacobs, Leroy Fraser, Dimitri Beauperthuy, Diego Illidge, Johnathan Schoop, Didi Gregorius, Vernon Isabella, Zaino Everett, Johnny Gregorius, Evenon Martis, Endsley Schoop, Fabiana Beauperthuy Richardson, Shama Flurton, and Frensis Bulo-van Delden.

Volunteers included Marcellina Loblack, Gina Illidge, Labriska Courtar, and Natasha Richardson assisted with logistics and coordination throughout the week.

Plans are already underway for SXM Baseball Week 2026, with interest from additional professional players and organizations. The event aims to continue promoting youth development and community participation through sport.

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