Making His Pitch: Elian Rodriguez hurls the ball toward home plate on Sept. 9. The left-handed pitcher was one of more than 75 prospects who attended an open tryout for the Miami Dade College baseball team at Kendall Campus. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER
Photo Briefing

Photo Briefing – September 20, 2023

The Reporter Staff
Baseball Dreams: A group of players look from the dugout as the action unfolds on the baseball diamond during open tryouts at Miami Dade College on Sept. 9. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER
Catching Up: Ibrahim Marrero walks toward the dugout during an open tryout at the Kendall Campus baseball field on Sept 9. Marrero, a catcher, graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High in 2021. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER
Looking For Diamonds: Miami Dade College coaches check out the talent at an open tryout on Sept. 9. Sitting, (from left to right), is head coach Lazaro Llanes, hitting coach Nelson Santovenia, senior advisor Alex Fernandez and catching coach Rudy Arias. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER
Need For Speed: Sharks catching coach Rudy Arias (pictured with a baseball radar gun) sits next to head coach Lazaro Llanes as they evaluate the pitching prospects during an open tryout on Sept. 9. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER
The Gloves Are Coming Off: Derek Corona takes off his batting gloves during an open tryout for the Miami Dade College baseball team on Sept. 9. YAIRI LORENZO / THE REPORTER