Join Santos "The Baseball Aficionado" as he talks baseball with a "Latin Twist". Santos breaks down the all-time great Latino players, teams, topics and more in Spanglish. Join Santos "The Baseball Aficionado" as he talks baseball with a "Latin Twist". Santos breaks down the all-time great Latino players, teams, topics and more in Spanglish.
Interview with 2027 Top Puerto Rican Prospect Sebastian Castillo
On this episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast, host Santos sits down with one of the nation's premier high school baseball prospects, Sebastian Castillo, a standout Texas shortstop of Puerto Rican descent and one of the top players in the 2027 class.Castillo shares his baseball journey, the work ethic that's helped him rise among the country's elite prospects, what it means to represent his Puerto Rican heritage, and why he chose LSU as the next step in his career. We also discuss his goals for the future, life on the showcase circuit, his development as a complete player, and what fans and scouts may not know about him beyond the diamond.If you're a fan of elite prospects, Puerto Rican baseball, and the future stars of Major League Baseball, you won't want to miss this conversation.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=wL7jgrUPrOeJ_wUE
28 Jul 2026
Carlos Beltrán enters baseball Hall of Fame; Dominicans disrespect Puerto Rico Baseball?
This week, Coach Manny from Zona 407 joins The Baseball Aficionado Podcast for an in-depth conversation on some of the biggest topics in Latino baseball.We celebrate Carlos Beltrán becoming the 6th Puerto Rican inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, discuss where he ranks among the greatest Puerto Rican players in history, and reflect on his lasting legacy in the game. Beltrán officially joined Cooperstown during the 2026 induction ceremonies, becoming the latest Puerto Rican baseball immortal.We also dive into the ongoing tensions between segments of Dominican and Puerto Rican baseball fandom, examine why some Dominican sports media have been critical of Roberto Clemente's legacy, and separate healthy rivalry from historical perspective.Finally, we look ahead to 2028, when Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina are expected to make their Hall of Fame ballot debut. Could Cooperstown witness another historic moment with two Cardinals legends entering the Hall together?Don't miss another passionate baseball conversation where history, culture, and the game come together.Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=wL7jgrUPrOeJ_wUE
3 Jul 2026
The Dominican Media hates Albert Pujols; Jorge Posada hates Baseball? Lindor vs Soto
This week on The Baseball Aficionado Podcast: Is the Dominican media at war with Albert Pujols? Santos breaks down the backlash from Dominican journalists—including Franklin Mirabal—following the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Pujols' criticism of the media, and his appearance with Héctor "Playmaker" Torres. Steve Cohen speaks out. The Mets owner admits there were issues between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor in 2025 while giving David Stearns a strong vote of confidence. Santos examines what it means for the future of the franchise.Jorge Posada says today's game is "crap." Santos discusses the former Yankees catcher's comments on Abriendo El Podcast and debates whether modern baseball has lost its way.Don't miss another episode of The Baseball Aficionado Podcast—Where Culture Meets the Game. Shop Baseball Aficionado Apparel https://bbaficionado.com/ Follow The Baseball Aficionado on Social media: IG: @thebaseballaficionado https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballaficionado?igsh=ZGdmaXMxZThqMXpn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebbaficionado?_t=ZT-8sxFSLYsUl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAY2xjawH_dhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjDkkvVZDjDc0G-VMd7UIDuW4cRAsUYcSbLB2FAwVsKfN7j4yI0BuRxrRA_aem_wCgGMIJLSU4RnKLKcG2pxg YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBaseballAficionado?si=wL7jgrUPrOeJ_wUE
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