The Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CBPC) is gearing up to celebrate its traditional induction “Day of the Immortals, Caribbean Series Hall of Fame, Class of 2024” on Thursday, February 8. Four former players, one from each member country, will receive the honor during the 66th edition of the Miami 2024 Caribbean Series and the 75th anniversary of the CBPC Foundation.
According to Caribbean Professional Baseball Commissioner Juan Francisco Puello Herrera, the event will see the induction of Francisco “Pancho Ponches” Campos from Mexico, Jesús “Motorita” Feliciano from Puerto Rico, Julián Tavárez from the Dominican Republic, and César Tovar from Venezuela.
The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday starting at 9:30 a.m. at The Miami Woman’s Club 1737 North Bayshore Drive 3rd Floor, Miami FL 33132. The event is set to start at 10 p.m. sharp.
Francisco “Pancho Ponches” Campos, known as “Pancho Ponches”, was a Mexican pitcher who participated in six Caribbean Series and was twice crowned champion. Jesús “Motorita” Feliciano, a Puerto Rican outfielder, showcased both offensive and defensive skills in his six appearances at the Caribbean Series. Dominican pitcher Julián Tavárez, who also participated in eight Caribbean Series, represented Águilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey and achieved champion status five times. César Tovar from Venezuela, known for combining offense and defense in the outfield and infield, made notable contributions in the Caribbean Series as well.
The induction of these four players is set to be a highlight of the upcoming Caribbean Series, showcasing the rich baseball history and talent within the region.