¡Peloteros! Latinos Shaping the Legacy of American Baseball
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
5–7 pm
Fundación León Jimenes and Centro León.
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Floor 3, Theater
Join the Whitney Museum of American Art for a special conversation, presented by Aspen Conexión in partnership with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, exploring the impact of Latinos on America’s favorite pastime–baseball! Highlighting Dominican contributions in particular, the dialogue will feature remarks from the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Maria Isabel Castillo and MLB legend, former Mets player and the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, Nelson Cruz. We’ll highlight the cultural and economic impact of Latino athletes and fans, discussing insights from the Aspen–McKinsey report, Unlocking the Growing Power of Latino Fans: Building a Stronger Sports Economy, and share historic photographs of baseball players and fans from the archives of the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes in the Dominican Republic.
Agenda at a glance
5 pm: Welcome & Introductory Remarks
5:15 pm: Keynote Address
5:30 pm: Sports Diplomacy and Economic Impact
6 pm: Success On and Beyond the Field: Financial Empowerment for Players
6:30 pm: The Arts and Baseball: A Conversation between The Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes and the Whitney Museum of American Art
Featured Speakers
Her Excellency, María Isabel Castillo Báez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States
Nelson Cruz, MLB Legend, Ex-baseball player for 19 seasons and winner of the Roberto Clemente and Muhammad Ali Awards
Diego Deleersnyder, Managing Director, Aspen Conexión
Pilar Frank-O’Leary, Executive Director, Aspen Conexión
María Amalia León, President, Fundación León Jimenes and Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Andy Navarrete, Executive Vice President, Global Enterprise Affairs, Capital One
Steven Puig, President and General Manager, Banco BHD
Cris Scorza, Helena Rubinstein Chair of Education, Whitney Museum of American Art
Miguel Batista, International Special Assistant, Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA); Former MLB Player
Francisco Cordero, former MLB Player, International Special Assistant, Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA); Former MLB Player
Alba Garcia, Partner, McKinsey & Company
