Mexican Baseball League Celebrates Centenary, Lauds Oaxaca’s Baseball Patron

OAXACA, mexico ‍– The Mexican Baseball League (LMB) is celebrating its centenary in⁢ 2025 with a series of activities throughout the country. During a recent visit to oaxaca, LMB President Horacio de la Vega Flores highlighted the important‍ contributions of Alfredo Harp Helú to the sport, particularly his support for the ⁢Oaxaca Warriors.

Harp Helú’s Impact on Mexican Baseball

De la Vega Flores praised harp Helú’s investment ⁤in Mexican ‍baseball, emphasizing his role‍ in ⁤strengthening the sport’s development. He also ⁣congratulated the Oaxaca Warriors institution on ⁢the construction of their new stadium.

“I want ⁣to congratulate Don Alfredo Harp⁤ Helú,” ⁢de la Vega ⁤said. “He is the great⁣ patron of mexican baseball. I think no one has invested so much in the baseball of our country as he has.”

Inaugural Series and⁤ Passion for Baseball in Oaxaca

De la Vega, a former world champion in modern‍ pentathlon and two-time ‍Olympian,⁤ attended the inaugural series of the 2025 season‍ in Oaxaca. He noted his presence was to support harp Helú, his son Santiago Harp, and the Warriors’⁤ leadership.

He also⁤ commented on the enthusiasm for baseball in Oaxaca, stating, “Very happy and grateful to Don‍ Alfredo and the directive who have done a great job; it is a place that he likes and ⁢enjoy baseball. I⁤ have already been here in the last games of the championship series, wich have been very⁤ vibrant.”

De la Vega offered encouragement to the fans: “I tell the⁢ fans who ⁤come to support his team,which is always to fight the same or more than last⁢ year. Surely it ⁣will be a great season for the warriors and we wish them much success.”

LMB Centenary ‍Activities

The 2025 LMB season‍ marks the league’s 100th anniversary,and de ⁢la Vega outlined several⁤ special events planned throughout Mexico.

• All-Star Game: The Alfredo Harp ⁣Helú Stadium in Mexico City⁤ will host the All-star Game‍ on June 28.
• Home Run Derby: A Home ‍Run derby will be held in⁣ conjunction with the Professional Women’s Softball League, which is promoted⁢ by the LMB.
• Panini Album: A commemorative Panini album celebrating the LMB’s centenary ⁤will be released.
• photographic exhibition: A photographic exhibition ⁢will be displayed on ‍Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City within the next few weeks.
• Commemorative souvenirs: Special souvenirs will ⁣be launched to⁢ mark the occasion.
• Development League: A⁢ future ⁢development ⁢league is planned for launch in October or november.
• Mexican National Team: Matches ⁢featuring the Mexican National⁤ Team are scheduled for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Competitive Level on the rise

De la Vega emphasized the ongoing collaboration with club owners to further develop baseball ⁤in Mexico.

“I feel happy, motivated and grateful to ⁢the support of all the owners of the League,⁢ who have allowed us to get here⁣ making concrete decisions for the progress of Mexican baseball,” he said.

He also noted the increasing competitive ⁢level within the league,⁤ driven by the recruitment of ‍talented players by each team.

“It’s a season full⁤ of ‍great ‘horses,’” de la Vega said. “All teams have had great hiring. Every time⁣ I talk with some of the owners they tell⁤ me that they see another⁤ rival more difficult, so that is pleased. It ⁣is indeed a very competitive league, full of great talents and we want the best⁤ of successes⁢ to all and especially ⁤the⁢ Warriors ⁤of Oaxaca.”