Baseball Academy leader denies involvement in death of prospect Ismael Ureña Pérez

Santo Domingo.- Yordy Cabrera, leader of the baseball academy where 14-year-old Ismael Ureña Pérez trained, publicly distanced himself from the young prospect’s death. In a statement shared on the academy’s Instagram, Cabrera rejected claims that he was involved in injecting substances into Ureña, expressing regret over the situation while emphasizing his innocence. He asserted that during his professional career, he has never been linked to illegal activities and has evidence to support his claims.

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The family of the deceased prospect has been facing threats in response to their calls for justice. Joel Ureña, Ismael’s brother, voiced their frustration, stating they had been threatened and unable to leave their home since the incident. Iris Pérez, Ismael’s mother, passionately appealed for justice, stressing that the loss of her son was deeply painful, and they simply sought accountability.

In response, the National Baseball Commissioner, Junior Noboa, and Judge Olga Diná Llaverías from the National Directorate of Children, Adolescents and Family (Dinnaf) announced that an investigation would be launched into Ureña’s death. Noboa emphasized that those responsible for doping minors and falsifying documents would face serious consequences, with full support from President Luis Abinader to address these issues.