Player Spotlights

 

ZAKARY (ZAK) JOHNSON

Class: 2023

Years Training with Dominicana: 5 years

Current Training Location: Dominican Republic

Goals:

  • Grind every day

  • Get a college scholarship for baseball

  • Get a college degree

  • Play professionally

Hobbies:

  • Baseball

  • Video Games

  • Hanging out with Friends & Family

  • Sleeping & Eating

Coach Audy Mesa on Zak:

“Zak’s progress has been quite a ride. I believed in Zak from day 1 even being late to playing competitive baseball. Zak has put in the work and followed the Dominicana path. Through all the ups and downs he has stayed the course and continued to progress. His toughness and work ethic have made him better. He helps others around the academy and tries to make others better. He cares about others and helping others achieve their goals. Zak is everything I am looking for in a young man to represent Dominicana Baseball. I am proud of him for representing my brand.”

GEHRIG (RIG) KOFORD

Class: 3rd Grade - Kanesville Elementary School

Years Training with Dominicana: 3 years

Goals:

  • Get better everyday

  • Get a college baseball scholarship

  • Study science in college

Hobbies:

  • Football

  • Wrestling

  • Basketball

  • Fortnite

  • Food

Coach Audy Mesa on Rig:

“Rig is the definition of hard work and a great attitude. He is always determined to improve and get better and has such a positive approach to training. Whatever he does he does 100% and goes hard. He is a great example to everyone in the Dominicana program.”

Alex Harden

Class: Class of 2021 - Morgan High School

College to Attend: Shoreline Community College

Years Training with Dominicana: 4 years

Goals:

  • Starting lineup for Shoreline CC

  • Get drafted into MLB

  • Be a good person

Hobbies:

  • Pickleball

  • Basketball

  • Golf

  • Eating Food

Coach Audy Mesa on Alex:

“Alex is an extremely hard working young man who cares about others. He has always represented the program well on and off the field and he is an example to all in his approach to training. His work ethic and leadership inspires all that play with and know him.”

Wyatt penrod

School: Leadership Learning Academy

Class: Class of 2027

Years Training with Dominicana: 3 years

Goals:

  • College Baseball Scholarship

  • MLB

  • Become a Cardiologist

Hobbies:

  • Baseball

  • Woodworking

Coach Audy Mesa on Wyatt:

“He is one of the hardest working kids in the program who has always represented Dominicana well by his play and leadership . His work ethic is exceptional and it pays off on the field. ”