The Orioles’ dive into acquiring international talent went even deeper Tuesday, with the announcement the organization is building a new complex in the Dominican Republic.
The 22.5-acre training academy in Guerra will host the club’s player development operations in the Dominican and will feature three full fields, dormitories, educational facilities, and other on- and off-field amenities for players. Construction will take 12 to 16 months once that process begins in the coming months, the team said in its announcement.
“We have made tremendous strides over the last couple of years in establishing our international presence and revamping our baseball operations infrastructure, and this project may be the most momentous step yet,” Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said in a statement.