Jasson Atondo is wearing orange. On October 3, the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico officially confirmed that the catcher has joined Naranjeros de Hermosillo just as the 2026-27 preseason gets rolling — the announcement coming straight from the league’s own @LMPBanamex account.
How the LMP Announced It
The news dropped on Saturday, October 3, in the league’s typical preseason style: short, to the point, with an orange emoji and no contract details. But in LMP terms, that kind of official post means the deal is done and the player is already on the field. If the league announces it, the paperwork is signed.
Who Is Jasson Atondo?
Atondo is a catcher by trade, developed entirely within Mexican baseball. He’s moved through several franchises in the domestic circuit and fits the mold of a defense-first backstop — exactly what winter-ball rosters covet: someone who calls a clean game, handles pitching, and doesn’t give away stolen bases.
That profile matters a lot in the LMP. The Pacific League plays a 60-game regular season followed by playoffs, meaning every defensive mistake is magnified. A catcher who knows the signs, keeps runners honest, and manages a pitching staff through a short, intense schedule is a genuine asset — not filler.
What This Means for Naranjeros
Hermosillo isn’t a franchise that builds rosters to break even. Naranjeros are one of the most decorated clubs in LMP history, and showing up in preseason means competing for a spot on a team that genuinely expects to win. The internal competition for the final roster is real every year.
For Atondo, the opportunity cuts both ways. The LMP is the most visible winter league in Mexican baseball — national broadcasts, and a trip to the Serie del Caribe if Hermosillo wins the title. A strong showing behind the plate this October could open doors when the summer market comes around.
The regular season hasn’t started yet, but with signings like this one already in place, Naranjeros are sending a clear message to the rest of the division: the roster is being built in earnest.
