"We have a lot to do to build the Federation that we want to see, and this is part of the process," said FEVEBEISBOL President Areacelis León.

The former star hitter served under manager Igor Gonzalez in 2019 and 2021.

The deal aims at improving the level of coaches and umpires in both countries.

Del Castillo has played baseball since the age of three and pitched against men since she was 16.

CEF claimed the title in the two categories. In the men’s competition, CEF defeated Don Bosco, 4-0, in the final; while in the women’s tournament the blue team topped Estudiantes, 10-3.

“I am extremely honoured and excited to be moving into the role of CEO for Softball Canada,” said Mike Branchaud.

Ramos worked three WBSC tournaments in 2021: the Americas and Final Olympic Qualifier and the U-23 Baseball World Cup, where he pronounced the Umpire's Oath during the opening ceremony.

The 83rd edition involves 43 teams and 1,200 players.

The second Women's Baseball League will be the first of four National Championships. National tournaments in six different age brackets and six Baseball5 events will also feature in 2022.

The North Baseball Company and The Lifestyle Hotel Chain will partner with the FEDOBE federation to allow the best young players to earn college scholarships in the US.