Havana, September 23 (RHC) The awards gala for the most outstanding baseball players of the 62nd National Baseball Series (SNB) took place this Friday at La Trinidad recreational center.

The awards were given to the individual leaders; the defensive, offensive and all-star all-stars, and the all-star all-stars. In the latter group, each award was named after a baseball glory.

Present at the ceremony were Jorge Luis Broche Lorenzo, member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Party; Osvaldo Vento Montiller, President of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder), and Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo, President of the Cuban Baseball Federation.

Among those recognized during the day was Osday Silva, leader in home runs, runs batted in and most valuable player of the championship in the regular stage. The Santiaguero gave statements to Radio Habana Cuba (RHC) about his excellent season.   "Very happy, it is the result of years of work with the teachers".

Regarding future projections with the Cuba team he told us:  "It is my first opportunity in a national preselection, thank God I am already in the set that goes to the Caribbean Cup. I will focus on pushing runs and working for the team".

For his part, pitching leader Erlis Casanova said:  "I had an excellent season. All part of the preparation with Rogelio García and the rest of the coaches in Pinar del Río. In addition to the team that also helped me a lot. In the coming Elite League I have to improve some things to continue having good results.  I want to thank the people of Artemisa for their support and the management of the Cazadores team for choosing me".

The most outstanding player of the postseason, Kenier Ferraz, was another of those who gave us his considerations.  "This year I set new goals, I focused, I worked harder and the result came out".

The rookie of the year in the 62 SNB Rafael Orlando Perdomo also showed his joy for the results obtained.  "For me it is an honor to be in this place with so many players that I saw since I was a child and to be able to share with them".

About the possibility of integrating the national team he told us:  "The greatest honor that any Cuban can have is to represent his country".

After the awards ceremony, the athletes enjoyed live music and a dinner in their honor.

The 62nd SNB cycle was concluded. The eyes of baseball lovers in the largest island of the Caribbean will be focused on the Elite tournament. 

From next November 7, new experiences and protagonists will emerge. Enriching the ample history of our domestic championships.