ABOUT VIAS BASEBALL

BUILT ON
25 YEARS OF
REAL FRIENDSHIPS

More than 25 years of relationships, experiences, and connections throughout the Dominican Republic have shaped the foundation of Vias Baseball. Discover why the Dominican Republic is central to our story.

OUR STORY

A Journey Decades In The Making

Vias Baseball didn't begin as a travel company. It began through years of building relationships, serving communities, and experiencing the Dominican Republic firsthand.

Over time, baseball became one of the most powerful ways to connect people across cultures. Those experiences eventually led to the creation of Vias Baseball.

Today, we help teams, families, and baseball enthusiasts experience the Dominican Republic through the game that connects us all. Learn how we build customized trips on our Design Your Experience page.

OUR CONNECTION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

More Than A Destination

For us, the Dominican Republic isn't simply a place to visit. It's a country where friendships have been built, partnerships have been formed, and communities have become part of our story.

Relationships

Over decades, we’ve built meaningful relationships with players, coaches, families, churches, schools, and community leaders throughout the Dominican Republic. Many of those stories are shared in Stories From The Sandlot.

Experience

Our understanding of the country comes from years of experience navigating its culture, communities, and baseball landscape—not simply visiting as tourists. Learn more about the baseball side of those experiences on our Why Dominican Baseball page.

Perspective

We believe the best experiences happen when baseball becomes a bridge to understanding people, culture, and a country that loves the game. See what that looks like in our Gallery.

MEET THE TEAM

The People Behind The Experience.

Vias Baseball is built on relationships, and those relationships start with the people who help make every experience possible.

Brian Straley

Founder

For more than two decades, Brian has traveled throughout the Dominican Republic building relationships through baseball, education, youth development, and community initiatives. You can also learn more about the nonprofit work behind many of these relationships through Vias RD.

Brandon Byers

Partner

Helping coordinate local relationships, logistics, transportation, and cultural experiences throughout the Dominican Republic, including support for teams exploring where to stay.

Coaches & Advisors

Support Team

A growing network of baseball coaches, community leaders, volunteers, and partners who help create meaningful experiences for every group. Explore example trip styles on our Sample Experiences page.

SAFETY & PLANNING

We've Got The Details Covered.

Traveling internationally can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to help teams, families, and coaches focus on the experience while we help coordinate the logistics.

Transportation

Airport transfers, team transportation, and travel coordination can be arranged throughout your experience. Lodging can also be reviewed on our Where Teams Stay page.

Local Support

Our local relationships and partners help provide guidance, coordination, and support throughout your time in the Dominican Republic.

Emergency Support

We help teams understand local medical options, emergency resources, and support services available while traveling in the Dominican Republic.

Customized Planning

Every trip is different. We work closely with coaches, parents, and organizers to create an experience that fits your group’s goals and comfort level. Start designing your trip on our Design Your Experience page.

LET'S CONNECT

Ready To Experience The
Dominican Republic Through Baseball?

Whether you’re exploring ideas for your team, planning a future trip, or simply want to learn more about Vias Baseball, we’d love to start the conversation. You can also review Sample Experiences before reaching out.