Felnin Celesten Goes No. 1

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SURPRISE, ARIZONA – MARCH 05, 2025: Felnin Celesten #85 of the Seattle Mariners in the field during the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 05, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Felnin Celesten

Mariners shortstop Felnin Celesten was drafted first overall by Toros Del Este in the the 2025 LIDOM draft Wednesday evening. The annual draft allows the six teams from the Dominican Winter League to draft newly-eligible Dominican professional players.

Several high-profile—and more highly ranked—prospects also went in the first round. Here’s a breakdown of the first round.

– Felnin Celesten, who entered the year ranked in Baseball America’s Top 100, slashed .273/.345/.721 with six homers and 21 steals over 104 games in 2025, with the bulk of his work coming in Low-A Modesto.

– Dodgers prospect Emil Morales went No. 2 overall to the Gigantes De Cibao. Born in Spain but raised in the Dominican Republic, Morales slashed .314/.396/.515 with 14 home runs and 70 RBIs split between the Arizona Complex League and Low-A.

– Rainiel Rodriguez was taken third overall by Leones del Escogido. The 18-year-old catcher is already playing in Double-A Peorio, but tore his way through the Florida Complex league and Florida State League. Rodriguez is slashing .276/.399/.555 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs.

– Jesús Made, the No. 3 prospect in baseball, went fourth to Tigers de Licey. Made is currently playing in Double-A Biloxi, making him the youngest player at the level. The 18-year-old put up some of the most impressive numbers in the Dominican Summer League in 2024 before continuing perform in Low-A, High-A and Double-A.

– The Aguilas Cibaeñas used the fifth-overall pick on Edward Florentino has rapidly ascended into the ranks of the Top 100 prospects, showcasing impressive power and consistent production across both the FCL and the FSL.

– Luis Peña, Baseball America’s No. 15 prospect, was the sixth pick of the first round to Estrellas Orientales. He was one of the best hitters in the Carolina League alongside Made. Peña is a twitchy, explosive athlete with elite contact skills, plus speed, defensive versatility and emerging power despite aggressive tendencies.

Round 1

Toros Del Este — Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners
Gigantes De Cibao — Emil Morales, SS, Dogers
Leones del Escogido — Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals
Tigres Del Licey — Jesús Made, SS, Brewers
Aguilas Cibaeñas — Edward Florentino, OF, Pirates
Estrellas Orientales — Luis Peña, SS, Brewers

Round 2

Toros Del Este — Brailer Guerrero, OF, Rays
Gigantes De Cibao — Roldy Brito, 3B, Rockies
Leones del Escogido — Derek Bernard, OF, Rockies
Tigres Del Licey — Raudi Rodriguez, OF, Angels
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Esmil Valencia,
Estrellas Orientales – Yassel Soler, 3B, Diamondbacks

Round 3

Toros Del Este — Justin Gonzalez, 1B/OF, Red Sox
Gigantes De Cibao — Arnaldo Lantiguar, OF, Reds
Leones del Escogido —
Tigres Del Licey — Angel Feliz, SS, Nationals
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Angel Cepeda, SS ,Cubs
Estrellas Orientales – Carlos Sanchez,

Round 4

Toros Del Este — Yoan Simon, Blue Jays
Gigantes De Cibao — Yonatan Henriquez, ,Mets
Leones del Escogido — Hansel Marcelino,
Tigres Del Licey — Starlyn Nuñez, RHP, Yokooma (Japan)
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Alfredo Alcantara, SS, Reds
Estrellas Orientales – Robert Calaz, OF, Rockies

Round 5

Toros Del Este — Marlon Nieves, RHP, Dodgers
Gigantes De Cibao — Joendry Vargas, SS, Dodgers
Leones del Escogido — Sandro Santana, RHP, Diamondbacks
Tigres Del Licey — Dameivi Tineo, LHP, Marlins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Wellington Aracena
Estrellas Orientales – Junior William, RHP, Rays

Round 6

Leones del Escogido — Yunior Marte, RHP, Giants
Gigantes De Cibao — Junior Sanchez, RHP, Diamondbacks
Leones del Escogido — D’Angelo Ortiz, 3B, Red Sox
Tigres Del Licey — Randel Clemente, RHP, Cardinals
Aguilas Cibaeñas –Reinold Navarro, LHP ,Pirates
Estrellas Orientales –Wande Torres, LHP, Brewers

Round 7

Toros Del Este — Andy Rodriguez, RHP, Rays,
Gigantes De Cibao — Liomar Martinez, RHP, Marlins
Leones del Escogido — Jostin Florentino, RHP, Cubs
Tigres Del Licey — Ruddy Gomez, RHP, Twins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Leomar Rosario, RHP, Astros
Estrellas Orientales – Gilberto Batista, RHP, Blue Jays,

Round 8

Toros Del Este — Randy Guzman, OF, Mets
Gigantes De Cibao — Juan Arnaud, RHP, Mets
Leones del Escogido — Edgar Moreta, RHP, Mets
Tigres Del Licey — Michael Perez, RHP, Marlins
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Andy Fabian, LHP, Orioles
Estrellas Orientales – Melkis Hernandez, RHP, Guardians

Round 9

Toros Del Este — Jose Bello, RHP, Red Sox
Gigantes De Cibao — Raimy Rodríguez, RHP, Astros
Leones del Escogido — Cristofer Gomez, RHP, Mets
Tigres Del Licey — Jose Anderson, SS, Brewers
Aguilas Cibaeñas–Josh Hansell, RHP, Royals
Estrellas Orientales–Yimi Presinal, RHP, Royals

Round 10

Toros Del Este — Paulino Santana, OF, Rangers
Gigantes De Cibao — Carlos Lagrange, RHP, Yankees
Leones del Escogido — Luis Flores, LHP, Guardians
Tigres Del Licey — Luis Beltran, RHP, Orioles
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Yenrri Rojas, RHP, Cubs
Estrellas Orientales– Yoelin Cespedes, OF, Red Sox

Round 11

Toros Del Este — Danny Hilario, RHP, Rays
Gigantes De Cibao — Myles Calaz, RHP, Dodgers
Leones del Escogido — Stiven Martinez, OF, Orioles
Tigres Del Licey — Mervin Fell, RHP, Diamondbacks,
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Yeri Pérez, RHP, Royals
Estrellas Orientales–Frankeli Arias, RHP, White Sox

Round 12

Toros Del Este — Tony Blanco Jr., OF, Pirates
Gigantes De Cibao — Víctor Cabreja, LHP, Pirates
Leones del Escogido — Alexis Hernandez, SS, Cubs
Tigres Del Licey — Jefferson Jean, RHP, A’s
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Kelvin Hidalgo, INF, Rockies
Estrellas Orientales – Johan Otañez, Nationals

Round 13

Tigres Del Licey — Henry Lalane, RHP, Yankees
Gigantes De Cibao — Dameury Peña, SS, Twins
Leones del Escogido — Jose Cabrera, RHP,Dodgers
Tigres Del Licey — Manolfi Jiménez, OF, Phillies
Aguilas Cibaeñas– Jean Carlos Henríquez, RHP,
Estrellas Orientales– Willy Montero, OF, Yankees

Round 14

Toros Del Este — Joshua Liranzo, 3B, Orioles
Gigantes De Cibao — Clevari Tejada, RHP, Pirates
Leones del Escogido — Luis Reyes, RHP ,White Sox
Tigres Del Licey — Elis Cuevas, SS, Orioles
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Yenfri Sosa, LHP, Royals
Estrellas Orientales– Freili Encarnación, SS, Red Sox

Round 15

Toros Del Este — Adilson Peralta, RHP, Phillies
Gigantes De Cibao — Juan Reynoso, RHP, Marlins
Leones del Escogido — Hector Salas, SS, Astros
Tigres Del Licey — Jorgelys Mota, SS, Nationals
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Joan Ogando, RHP, Astros
Estrellas Orientales – Malvin Valdez, OF, Reds

Round 16

Toros Del Este — Alejandro Crisóstomo, RHP
Gigantes De Cibao — Engelth Urena, C ,Yankees
Leones del Escogido — Enrique Julio Segura, RHP, Rangers,
Tigres Del Licey — Yerald Nin, SS, Diamondbacks
Aguilas Cibaeñas – Derek Alcantara, OF, Cubs
Estrellas Orientales – Raylin Ramos, OF, Orioles