Curaçao once again proved that it is a rising force in Caribbean baseball. In the most recent 2025 Caribbean Baseball Cup, played in Nassau (Bahamas), Curaçao clinched the championship — their second consecutive Cup title, following their 2024 triumph.
This victory underscores a growing consistency for Curaçao, and reinforces its status as the team to beat among the small Caribbean baseball nations.
Tournament at a glance: Format and context
- The 2025 edition of the Caribbean Baseball Cup included five teams: Bahamas (host), Curaçao, Sint Maarten national baseball team, Dominican Republic national baseball team and the U.S. Virgin Islands national baseball team.
- The Cup doubles as a qualifier for the next edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games — adding extra stakes for each team.
- The format: a round-robin among all teams, each playing against all others once. Afterwards, the top two teams face off in a championship game; third and fourth fight for bronze.
Curaçao’s path to the title — Key games & results
• Curaçao 7 — 1 Sint Maarten
In a crucial game, Curaçao dealt a heavy blow to Sint Maarten: a 7–1 victory. They posted 13 hits, played mistake-free defence, and showcased their offensive depth.
- Standout performance: Phildrick Llewellyn went 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
- On the mound, Jordan Lucas pitched a complete seven innings: seven hits, one run, two strikeouts, no walks.
This game was a statement — it made clear that Curaçao aimed to dominate this edition.
• Curaçao 3 — 2 Bahamas
Against the host nation, Curaçao edged out a narrow 3–2 win to go 3–0 in the tournament.
- Mairoshendrick Martinus contributed with a triple and an RBI.
- Christian Diaz added a run and an RBI.
- On the mound, Siamani Boekhoudt delivered five innings, giving up one run on four hits, walking two and striking out one — enough to earn the win.
That close win sealed their place atop the preliminary standings, earning them the right to play in the final for gold.
• Earlier: Curaçao 7 — 2 Dominican Republic
Earlier in the tournament, Curaçao dispatched the Dominican Republic 7–2 in the round-robin.
Across the tournament, Curaçao remained undefeated, combining sharp pitching, disciplined hitting, and reliable defence — the hallmarks of a champion.
2024: The prelude — Curaçao’s first Cup in year 1
To frame 2025’s victory properly: the 2024 Caribbean Baseball Cup saw Curaçao winning the championship for the first time (as Curaçao) — defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands 2–1 in a tight final.
That 2024 win laid the foundation: a growing program, belief, and momentum heading into 2025.
What this means for Curaçao & Caribbean Baseball
- Consistency & Momentum: Back-to-back titles show Curaçao isn’t a one-off — they are building a sustainable competitive program among smaller Caribbean baseball nations.
- Rising Baseball Culture: Success like this may inspire more investment and interest in baseball on the island — more youth programs, better infrastructure, and more exposure.
- Path to Larger Stages: By winning regional tournaments like this, Curaçao strengthens its case for participation in bigger competitions (qualifiers to multicontinent events, or even invitations to higher-level tournaments). The 2025 Cup was also a qualifier for the Central American & Caribbean Games.
Curaçao’s 2025 Caribbean Cup triumph is more than just another trophy — it’s proof that with good organization, talent and execution, smaller baseball nations can rise and dominate. From a gutsy 2–1 final win in 2024 to an undefeated 2025 campaign, Curaçao’s national team is carving out its place as a Caribbean baseball power. For fans of baseball in the Caribbean — and around the globe — that is a story worth watching.