A Star is Born Amidst Tragedy: Eliezer Alfonzo's Historic Debut The news of Eliezer Alfonzo's major league debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers was met with a mix of excitement and sadness.
The young catcher took to the field amidst the backdrop of tragedy in his native Venezuela, where devastating earthquakes had left over 3,000 dead, including Alfonzo's sister Eliana and stepmother Patricia.
As he prepared to make history by becoming one of the youngest players to debut for the Dodgers this season, Alfonzo was grappling with the news.