Leones del Caracas announces coaching staff for 2026-2027 season

Leones del Caracas has finalized its coaching staff for the upcoming 2026-2027 Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional (LVBP) season, confirming Lipso Nava as manager and Robinson Chirinos as sports manager.

The club announced the full directorial team through its social media channels. Heberto Andrade will join as bench coach, a role Nava had indicated he hoped for. Wilson Álvarez returns as pitching coach, having previously worked with Nava and Chirinos at Águilas del Zulia. Ramón Castro and Wilfredo Romero are appointed as hitting coaches, with their specific roles as assistants yet to be clarified.

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It's not easy to make changes in the Venezuelan league, because there are pieces we want to keep. We are actively exploring several options.

Further additions to the staff include Roger Cedeño, a franchise legend, as first base coach, and Franklin Font as third base coach. Levi Romero will manage the bullpen, and Alfredo González will serve as the catcher coach in that area. Ligmer Morales joins as an assistant to the technical staff, Juan Indriago as an advance scout, and Jonathan Arraiz as a scouting coordinator.

Amidst these new appointments, sports manager Robinson Chirinos indicated that the team is actively exploring options to reinforce the roster. "It's not easy to make changes in the Venezuelan league, because there are pieces we want to keep," Chirinos stated in an interview, emphasizing his "winning vision" and commitment to giving his all to the team.

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Never as a player or in the office am I half a person. I give myself one thousand percent with passion and heart in what I do.