ST. MAARTEN — The first SXM Baseball Week knocked it right out of the park! From October 6th to 8th, the island came alive with many young athletes, coaches, and baseball enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the sport. More than 160 young athletes showed up and participated,,
The event spanned three days.
Organized local professional baseball player, Dudley Leonora, in collaboration with Pelican League Baseball Association (Omar Williams) and the Solid for Sint Maarten Foundation (Egbert J. Doran), the event created a space for kids from age nine and up to learn, train, and connect through baseball — guided by some of the best talent the sport has to offer, including professional MLB players who brought their energy and experience straight to the field.
SXM Baseball Week was made possible by sponsors 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.
Working with the athletes were coaches 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.
Plans are already in motion for SXM Baseball Week 2.0, and interest is pouring in from near and far — including other professional players and organizations eager to take part.
