The Dark Side of Baseball's Bright Lights The Dominican Republic has long been renowned for producing some of baseball's most talented players, including Hall of Famers like Vladimir Guerrero Sr.
and top prospects like Oneil Cruz. However, beneath the glamour and glory lies a darker reality – one marked by exploitation, corruption, and tragedy.
Last year, I reported on the lucrative industry of "prestamistas," moneylenders who prey on major league prospects and their families in the Dominican Republic.