Estrellas Orientales is one of the most traditional teams in the Dominican Winter League, based in San Pedro de Macoris, a city that breathes baseball on every corner. Founded in 1946, the team has been the cradle of talents who later shined in the Major Leagues and has won several national championships. For the 2025 season, Estrellas carry a 22-28 record as they look to bounce back in the standings.
| Name | Estrellas Orientales |
| League | Dominican Winter League |
| City | San Pedro de Macoris |
| Ballpark | Estadio Tetelo Vargas |
| Record | 22-28 (.440) · 2025 season |
History
Estrellas Orientales were born in 1946 as part of the consolidation of the Dominican Winter League, at a time when San Pedro de Macoris was beginning to establish itself as one of the country’s main breeding grounds for ballplayers. From the very start, the team has been a symbol of regional identity and has played a central role in the development of Dominican baseball.
Over the decades, Estrellas have won multiple national championships and have been known for developing high-quality players. The team plays at Estadio Tetelo Vargas, a historic venue that has seen generations of ballplayers pass through and remains the heart of baseball in the region.
The franchise has gone through cycles of success and challenge, but it has always kept its relevance within the Dominican Winter League, standing as a traditional rival of other major clubs in the country and sparking rivalries that thrill fans every season.
Titles and honors
Estrellas Orientales have won several Dominican Winter League championships throughout their history, establishing themselves as one of the most tradition-rich franchises in Dominican baseball. The team has been champion on multiple occasions and has taken part in memorable finals that live on in the fans’ memory.
Current season
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | 2025 (final) |
| Record | 22-28 |
| PCT | .440 |
| Standing | – |
| Games back | – |
| Streak | L3 |
Key players
San Pedro de Macoris has been the cradle of great ballplayers who wore the Estrellas Orientales colors before reaching the Major Leagues. The team has produced and developed talent for decades, serving as a nursery for players who went on to make their mark in international baseball. The region is famous for its ability to produce shortstops and defensive standouts, and Estrellas have been a driving force in that tradition.
Did you know?
San Pedro de Macoris has a special nickname in Dominican baseball: it is known as the land of shortstops, and Estrellas Orientales have been both a witness and a protagonist of that tradition. The city has produced more Major League shortstops per capita than any other region in the world, a phenomenon that has made the team part of a Caribbean baseball legend.
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