Panama Region LLWS 2026: David Doleguita Little League Chiriquí, Panama
David Doleguita Little League proudly represents the entire Panama Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Chiriquí, Panama team went a strong 11-3 through the entire Panama Regional. They earned their second-ever LLWS trip after finishing runner-up back in the year 1993.
| Team | David Doleguita Little League |
| City | David, Chiriquí, Panamá |
| Region | Panama |
| Regional Record | 11-3 |
| LLWS Opener | August 21 at 1:00 PM ET vs TBA (Game 1 winner) |
| Venue | Volunteer Stadium, Game 9 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Edwin Del Cid Perên |
David Doleguita beat Barrio Colon in a thrilling three-game series for the entire title. This marks the 14th time Panama has sent a team to Williamsport. They open the LLWS on August 21 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN.
David Doleguita LL, Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Villarreal | 2B | R | R | 4’8″ |
| 4 | Bryant Quintero | SS | L | R | 5’1″ |
| 5 | Jadhier Rivera | P | R | R | 5’1″ |
| 6 | Ianne Salcedo | OF | R | R | 4’10” |
| 7 | Orlando Acosta | OF | R | R | 4’11” |
| 8 | Ian Del Cid | 2B | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 9 | Jeickot Sánchez | 1B | L | R | 5’4″ |
| 10 | Edwards Díaz | C | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 12 | Dominick M. Saavedra Araúz | OF | R | R | 5’2″ |
| 13 | Kaled Valdés | P | R | R | 5’0″ |
| 14 | Thiago De Gracia | 1B | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 15 | Josuê Hernández | 3B | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 16 | Obed Fuentes | P | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 19 | Lucas Olmos | P / UTL | R | R | 5’7″ |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Edwin Del Cid Perên |
| Coach | Alex D. Hernández Muñoz |
| Coach | Keneth Batista Quintero |
Key Players for David Doleguita LL at the 2026 LLWS
Kaled Valdés, #13
P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’0
Kaled Valdés currently stands as the shortest pitcher on the entire Panama roster. He forms part of a deep pitching staff for manager Edwin Del Cid Perên. That pitching depth helped David Doleguita post a truly dominant 11-3 regional record.
Lucas Olmos, #19
P / UTL · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Lucas Olmos currently stands as the single tallest player on the entire Panama roster. His pitcher and utility roles give manager Edwin Del Cid Perên real flexibility. That size and versatility make him a truly valuable weapon in close games.
Jeickot Sánchez, #9
1B · Bats L · Throws R · 5’4
Jeickot Sánchez anchors first base as one of only two entire left-handed team batters. His left-handed swing gives David Doleguita a genuinely different look at the plate. That steady bat helped David Doleguita post a dominant record during the tournament.
Jadhier Rivera, #5
P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’1
Jadhier Rivera gives David Doleguita yet another reliable arm on the entire pitching staff. That pitching depth helped David Doleguita win eleven of fourteen total regional games. Manager Edwin Del Cid Perên trusts him in truly high-pressure late-game situations often.
Obed Fuentes, #16
P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’5
Obed Fuentes forms an important part of David Doleguita’s genuinely deep entire pitching rotation. That collective pitching strength helped David Doleguita post a truly dominant 11-3 record. Manager Edwin Del Cid Perên rotates his arms carefully across the long tournament.
David Doleguita LL Panama Regional Record, 11-3
David Doleguita Little League went a strong 11-3 through the entire Panama Regional Tournament. They beat Barrio Colon Little League in a thrilling three-game championship series overall. This marks the league’s second-ever appearance at the Little League World Series.
| Round | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round-Robin & Playoff Play | Multiple Panama Leagues | Win | David Doleguita advanced through the round-robin and playoff stages of the Panama Regional Tournament. |
| Championship Series | Barrio Colon | Win (2-1) | David Doleguita won the decisive three-game championship series to capture the Panama Region title and finish with an 11-3 record. |
A second trip after a 1993 heartbreak: David Doleguita clinched the entire Panama Region title with a truly hard-fought series win. This marks the league’s second trip to Williamsport since the distant year 1993. That earlier team finished as runner-up after a truly tight loss to California.
Panama Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 9 | August 21 | 1:00 PM | TBA (Winner of Game 1) | Volunteer Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
David Doleguita Little League , Chiriquí, Panamá
David serves as the capital of the entire Chiriquí province in western Panama. The city holds a population of roughly 150,000 residents near the Costa Rican border. David currently ranks as the third-largest city across the entire country of Panama.
Panama and Curaçao rotate for one shared direct international entry into the entire LLWS. Panama has received direct entry every single year since 2022, except once. This trip marks Panama’s 14th overall appearance at the Little League World Series.
Panama first reached Williamsport back in 1984 with Willys R. Cook Little League. Two of the very first leagues outside America were formed in Panama back in 1950. Baseball legend Mariano Rivera grew up playing for Barrio Colon Little League there.
Conclusion
David Doleguita Little League proudly represents the entire Panama Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Chiriquí, Panama squad went a strong 11-3 through the entire regional tournament. They beat Barrio Colon to finally claim their second-ever trip to Williamsport again.
Key players to watch closely include pitchers Kaled Valdés and versatile Lucas Olmos. They open the tournament on August 21 against an opponent yet to be decided. The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Volunteer Stadium on ESPN today.
