The Dark Side of Baseball's Dominican Pipeline The recent investigation by ProPublica into the MLB's Dominican pipeline has revealed a disturbing reality: young children as old as 11 are being lured with promises of multimillion dollar deals, only to be ensnared in shady contracts that leave them vulnerable to exploitation.
This is not just a story about baseball; it's a tale of power imbalances, corruption, and the commodification of human potential.
The Dominican Republic has long been a feeder system for MLB talent, with 144 players born in the country appearing in the major leagues between 2015 and 2020.