St. Maarten;--- The first-ever SXM Baseball Week knocked it right out of the park! From October 6th to 8th, the island came alive with many young athletes, coaches, and baseball enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the sport that unites us all. Over 160 young athletes showed up and participated,,
The event spanned three exciting days — and even though day three was cut short due to inclement weather, the energy and spirit of the week remained high until the very end.
Organized by our very own local professional baseball player, Dudley Leonora, in collaboration with Pelican League Baseball Association (Omar Williams) and the Solid for Sint Maarten Foundation (Egbert J. Doran), the event created a space for kids from age nine and up to learn, train, and connect through baseball — guided by some of the best talent the sport has to offer, including professional MLB players who brought their energy and experience straight to the field.
The feedback from players, parents, and fans has been overwhelmingly positive. The kids had a blast, the coaches poured their hearts into every session, and the community showed up strong — proving once again that St. Maarten’s love for baseball is stronger than ever.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors 🙌
SXM Baseball Week would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, who stepped up to make this community dream a reality:
Nagico, Winair, Simpson Bay Resort & Spa, Port Sint Maarten, Stichting Kadaster, Native Nations, BDO, C’z Exclusive Business Services, Commodores Real Estate, Print & Sign Express, PJIA, KMD Landscaping, Baker’s Suits, Sixt Rent a Car, New Bound Marine Boat Charters, Lucky’s Cosmetics, Da Sweet Tooth, Viva Signs, Bluepoint, Henderson Insurances, Domino’s Pizza, Yudi’s Bar & Grill, and Sale & Pepe.
Your generosity helped fuel an unforgettable week of youth development, teamwork, and island spirit.
A Special Shout-Out to Our Coaches and Volunteers 👏
A huge thank you to our coaches for their mentorship and dedication:
Denzel Richardson, Franklin van Gurp, Marc Ramirez, Nicio York, David van Heyningen, Lenrick Pinto, Anthony Williams, Janitro Williams, Tony Gibbs, Ronnie Jacobs, Raymond Jacobs, Leroy Fraser, Dimitri Beauperthuy, Diego Illidge, Johnathan Schoop, Didi Gregorius, Vernon Isabella, Zaino Everett, Johnny Gregorius, Evenon Martis, Endsley Schoop, Fabiana Beauperthuy Richardson, Shama Flurton, and Frensis Bulo-van Delden.
And to our amazing volunteers — Marcellina Loblack, Gina Illidge, Labriska Courtar, and Natasha Richardson — thank you for being the backbone of this event!
Looking Ahead: SXM Baseball Week 2.0! 🚀
The excitement doesn’t end here. Plans are already in motion for SXM Baseball Week 2.0, and interest is pouring in from near and far — including other professional players and organizations eager to take part. So get ready, because next year’s edition promises to be bigger, better, and even more unforgettable!
SXM Baseball Week 2025 has shown what happens when the community comes together — passion, pride, and purpose collide on the diamond.
Thank you, St. Maarten, for making this inaugural event a home run. Until next year — keep swinging for the stars! 🌟
