Foreigner-Mexican balance advocated by Hector Velázquez in LMB, as he endorses Tricolors
Héctor Velázquez, a Mexican baseball player with over 20 years of experience on the diamond and a World Series ring to his name, has expressed his views on the future of Mexican baseball.
Velázquez, who has played extensively in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mexican Baseball League (LMB), compares the level of Mexican baseball to Class A league rather than Triple A. This comparison suggests that he believes the Mexican league is on the rise.
The former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox emphasizes the importance of focusing on young talent and academies in Mexican baseball. He advocates for a balanced approach where Mexican players receive ample development opportunities and exposure, complemented by the experience and skills of import players to enhance the overall quality of the game.
Velázquez is not only concerned about the present but also the future of Mexican baseball. He expresses concern about the future decrease in the number of foreigners, which could potentially impact the league's competitiveness. However, he believes that the presence of former Major League players in the LMB significantly raises its level.
Velázquez urges the maintenance of minor leagues for the development of young players in Mexican baseball. He thinks it is good for Mexican players to push themselves more due to the presence of former Major League players.
Beyond his playing career, Velázquez aspires to manage a Major League team. His dream is to contribute to Mexican baseball beyond the field, as a manager. He warns about the serious risk of neglecting local talent in Mexican baseball and emphasizes the importance of nurturing it to ensure the league's continued growth and success.
Velázquez believes that Mexican baseball is on the rise, comparing it to the Class A league rather than Triple A, and advocates for a balanced approach that includes developing young talent and academies, complemented by the experience and skills of import players. He is concerned about the future decrease in the number of foreigners in the league, which could impact its competitiveness, but thinks the presence of former Major League players in the LMB significantly raises its level. Velázquez aspires to manage a Major League team someday, and urges the maintenance of minor leagues for the development of young players in Mexican baseball, emphasizing the importance of nurturing local talent to ensure the league's continued growth and success.
