Real progress. Real kids. Real futures.
Baseball should be a bridge, not a trap.
In the Dominican Republic, thousands of boys grow up believing baseball is their only way out. Many leave school early to chase a contract that almost never comes. The Straley Project flips that script: school comes first, baseball becomes the incentive, and every child is treated as more than an athlete.
Who takes care of the 98%?
Most Dominican players never sign professionally. Without education, many are left with no diploma, no safety net, and no path forward. That is the gap this mission exists to fill.
Education first. Baseball second. Futures always.
The model is simple: players earn baseball support by staying committed to school, discipline, and personal growth.
School Commitment
Players commit to school and make education their first priority.
Mentorship & Accountability
Local staff track participation, support families, and reinforce the standard every week.
Baseball Development
Players train, compete, and grow — but the game never replaces the classroom.
Kids first. Players second.
The clearest proof of impact is not a statistic. It is a kid who stays in school because the team gave him a reason to keep showing up.
Julio Zenon
“Baseball made me take school seriously.”
Hector Medina
“What makes this different is that they expect us to go to school and do well.”
Angel Mendez
“This program helps me believe I can build a better life.”
Real people on the ground.
Impact does not happen from a distance. Local coaches and staff in Barahona show up, hold the line, support families, and make the education-first standard real every week.
What your support makes possible.
Equipment & Uniforms
Gear and uniforms help players participate with dignity and pride.
School Supplies
Supplies, devices, and support help players stay connected to education.
Clean Drinking Water
Purified water is available at games and practices for players and families.
Gym Access
Older players build strength and discipline through local partnerships.
Local Jobs
The program creates work for Dominican coaches, mentors, and staff.
Scholarship Pathways
The mission is growing toward long-term education support.
We do not profit from a child’s dream.
The Straley Project provides free player development and educational mentorship. Players do not sign contracts giving us a percentage of any future signing bonus. Families are not obligated to pay us for educational or professional success.
Help take kids from the field to the future.
Your support gives Dominican kids more than baseball. It gives them structure, mentorship, education, and a future worth fighting for.