The 2024 Little League World Series is nearing its epic crescendo, with two of the four semifinalists having punched their ticket to Howard J. Lamade Stadium.
Venezuela’s Little League representatives, Cardenales Little League, are no strangers to the big moment.
An offshoot of Cardenales’ senior team, the Domingo Carrasquel-led squad has already proven its might in this year’s tournament. First, by vanquishing all comers to establish itself as the Latin American region’s best team. Then, by maintaining its performances against the best international sides the LLWS has to offer.
For its efforts, Cardenales Little League has been rewarded handsomely — they find themselves a few victories away from Little League immortality.
Cardenales Little League is led by a pair of lively arms in Luis Yepez and Willian’s Mora, both of whom regularly touch 75+ mph on their fastball. For comparison, that equals out to a heater in the upper 90s at the big league level.
Yepez and Mora are two of a handful of talents setting the diamond alight for Cardenales as it trots towards the famous old Little League plaque.
Here’s a look at Venezuela’s Little League roster during the 2024 LLWS.
