Journalism for the BW Center of Global Exploration
Baldwin Wallace University - Dominican Republic
2023
Overview
Throughout our 10 day trip in the Dominican Republic, I was tasked with providing journalism for the BW Center for Global Exploration and BW Baseball with photos, videos, and social media.
Investing yourself within a culture can do amazing things for the mind and soul. I’m grateful to have experienced what I’ve learned and seen throughout this trip.
Thank you to my Professor Andy Dohanos, Coach Harrison and Coach Rosinski.
San Diego Padres Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.
Photo Essay
How Baldwin Wallace Baseball experienced the Dominican Republic through culture
Story by Lincoln Earl
A rainbow hangs over a baseball field in Santo Domingo as Baldwin Wallace Baseball begins its first game in the Dominican Republic. Over the next ten days, the team would understand that here, baseball is not simply a game.
A travel bag tag hangs from a student-athlete's backpack.
A tour guide leads Baldwin Wallace students through the Colonial Zone, sharing the history and culture of Santo Domingo.
The entrance to the Guardians' player development complex, home to the organization's hitting facility and batting cages.
1. A travel bag tag hangs from a student-athlete's backpack. 2. A tour guide leads Baldwin Wallace students through the Colonial Zone, sharing the history and culture of Santo Domingo. 3. The entrance to the Guardians' player development complex, home to the organization's hitting facility and batting cages.
A walk through the Colonial Zone and Columbus Park introduced the team to the Dominican Republic's rich history. A visit to the Cleveland Guardians' player development complex provided a familiar connection to home.
Baldwin Wallace LHP James Catherine throwing a pitch to the opposing Dominican Navy batter.
Angels pitcher José Soriano unleashes a fastball during warm-ups before the start of the inning.
Locals of Santo Domingo conversing with the BW bullpen through a small window.
Academy players tossing an American football after rain postpones the day's game.
1. Baldwin Wallace LHP James Catherine throwing a pitch to the opposing Dominican Navy batter. 2. Angels pitcher José Soriano unleashes a fastball during warm-ups before the start of the inning. 3. Locals of Santo Domingo conversing with the BW bullpen through a small window. 4. Academy players tossing an American football after rain postpones the day's game.
Baldwin Wallace played three games against Dominican military teams and local academies in and around Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa. Along the way, they met professional players, including Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano.
Students share smiles and laughter with children on a bench at the Orphanage.
A Baldwin Wallace student shares a moment and hugs a young boy.
Associate Head Coach Rosinski plays catch with a young girl at the orphanage.
1. Students share smiles and laughter with children on a bench at the Orphanage. 2. A Baldwin Wallace student shares a moment and hugs a young boy. 3. Associate Head Coach Rosinski plays catch with a young girl at the orphanage.
At Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Orphanage, the focus shifted from competition to connection. The baseball field filled with smiles, hugs, and laughter as strangers quickly became friends.
A local boy smiles while posing while riding his bicycle.
Locals watch batting practice from behind a brick wall.
An opposing player from the Dominican Army looks on before the game.
1. A local boy smiles while posing while riding his bicycle. 2. Locals watch batting practice from behind a brick wall. 3. An opposing player from the Dominican Army looks on before the game.
The final photographs capture the people and communities that welcomed Baldwin Wallace throughout the journey. While baseball opened the door, the relationships built through shared experiences and cultural exchange became the lasting story of the trip.
Video Project
This project consists of a video series that I captured throughout the trip.
Check out my playlist on YouTube using the link provided, or click the links below to view each video on the BW Baseball Instagram.
Video Analytics
• Increase in +4,756% of content interaction vs Nov 29th - Dec 9th.
• Increase in +793% more accounts compared to the week prior.
• 2% follower increase during the 10 day trip.
• Increase in +793% more accounts compared to the week prior.
• 2% follower increase during the 10 day trip.
My Success
For each vlog, I have reached a total of over 39,000+ accounts on Instagram while driving in 30,000+ impressions and 1,300+ engagements.
Check out specific analytics within each post I created on my Gondola profile.
