From Honduras to MLB Glory | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Born in Honduras, Mauricio Dubón became the only MLB player from his homeland—rising from a soccer-dominant country to a two-time Gold Glove winner and World Series champ. His life changed when he met pitcher Ben Ritchey at age 15; within six days, he was on his way to the U.S. with the Ritchey family. Homesick but driven, he honed his game in California, returned to Honduras stronger, and was drafted by the Red Sox in 2013. Making his MLB debut in 2019, he shared the moment with his biological mom and American family—a journey proving that with grit and support, dreams can soar. Listen in…