The Dugout Baseball Academy

Los Tigres Baseball

Los Tigres Baseball teams are lead by Rafael Gross, and run through The Dugout Baseball Academy. The purpose of Los Tigres teams is to provide athletes the opportunity for professional baseball training by a unique group of former college and Dominican MLB players, using the same methods of training techniques and player development with fundamentals and skills that the coaches have acquired through their time in the college and the Dominican, as amateur athletes, and throughout their professional careers in the MLB. They continue their Dominican tradition of teaching the young, taught to them by the players of the Dominican before them, to prepare each player for an elite level of baseball, in preparation for high school and beyond.

Los Tigres Coaching Staff

Los Tigres coaches believe it takes a team to train a team. For that reason, they use their individual playing experience and expertise in the positions they played throughout their careers, to teach and train their athletes on the field.

Coach Manny Mejia - Catching, Infielder

Coach Wilmy Marrero - Infield, Outfield

Coach Jesse Holiday - Pitcher, Infield

Coach Jose Cabreja - Infield, Outfield

Coach Rafael Gross - Pitching, Infield, Outfield

Los Tigres Training & Development

Los Tigres players are from all over the greater Houston area, as well as other areas of Texas. Players for Los Tigres have had the opportunity to represent their respective little leagues at state, regional and Little League World Series tournaments; their respective high schools at local and state levels; and at regional and national events for USA Baseball.

The success of the players could only be made possible by the dedication of the players and coaches, and the fantastic baseball families we have been blessed to work with.

It truly makes Los Tigres teams one of a kind.

Los Tigres Spring/Summer 2020 Team Rost

14U Class of 2023/2024 Team Roster

Logan Almeida
Isaiah Castaneda
Clarke Dillard
Noah Francis
Joseph Garcia
Richie Klosek
Daniel Ontiveros
Logan Phillips
Sebastian Rodriguez
Jarrett Sweitzer
Jonah Talamantez
Eddie Tamez
TBD

Coaches: Manny Mejia & Rafael Gross

10U Team Roster

Diego Cervantes
Matteo Gross
Isaias Hernandez
Rome Juarez
Dillon Lam
Aiden Lopez
Wyatt Mann
Amos Paredes
Zachary Shaffer
Terrence Spriggs
Saxon Smith
Jake Zurek
TBD

Coaches: Wilmy Marrero & Jesse Holiday

Los Tigres Mission Statement

To deliver consistent, quality coaching, and expert training to every player, while developing each player's baseball fundamentals, skill level, and overall athleticism, allowing them to perform at a high-level of competition on the field. Los Tigres primary focus is to prepare each player, mentally and physically, while teaching leadership and respect in all facets of the game. Los Tigres coaches aim to prepare their athletes for high-level, competitive baseball, with the goal of players continuing their success through high school and beyond.