Los Tigres Baseball teams are lead by Rafael Gross, 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 Dominican MLB & college players, utilizing the methods of training techniques and player development with fundamentals and skills that the coaches have acquired throughout their professional & college careers. They continue the Dominican tradition of teaching & training the future of baseball: a tradition in which professional players in the Dominican work with the youth from their home towns & cities, training and preparing them as the youth pursue their dreams of playing at a higher level. Los Tigres coaches work to train and prepare their players for travel ball, high school, and beyond.
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 Willy Taveras - Outfield, Infield
Coach Rafael Gross - Pitching, Infield, Outfield
Los Tigres players join us from all over the Greater Houston Area. 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. Players from the inaugural Los Tigres team are currently preparing to play for their respective colleges, with 10 of our former players from the inaugural team, signed to play JUCO, D1, D2, and D3.
The success of Los Tigres teams could only be made possible by the dedication of the players and coaches, and the amazing baseball families we have been blessed to work with, and call our friends.
It truly makes Los Tigres teams one of a kind.
Thank you to all who participated in tryouts.
We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark!
For more information about the 12U Los Tigres, or
for tryout questions, please call 713-795-5991.
RHP, 2B, 3B
Episcopal High School Class of 2021
Go Islanders!
CF, OF
Episcopal High School Class of 2021
Go Thunderbirds!
RHP, 2B, SS, 3B
St. John's High School Class of 2021
Go Owls!
RHP, 2B, 3B
St. John's High School Class of 2021
Go Chicago!
C, OF
Second Baptist Class of 2021
Go Panthers!
LHP, OF
Lutheran South Academy Class of 2021
Go Ravens!
RHP, SS, 2B
Ridgepoint High School Class of 2021
Go Tigers!
RHP, 1B
Episcopal High School Class of 2021
Go Wranglers!
RHP, 1B, 3B
Dawson High School Class of 2021
Go Gators!
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.