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Chavez Young Hosts 1st Island Dreamz Camp

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Professional baseball player and Grand Bahama native Chavez Young was back at home to share the knowledge he acquired in his decade in the pros with the next generation at his Island Dreamz camp at the YMCA field Saturday.

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2 months ago

November 16, 2025

Taige Adderley

The free camp taught over 200 kids the fundamentals of baseball, including hitting, fielding, base running, game strategy.

The kids also got some time to personally talk to Chavez and other pros about their experiences.

This may have been his first camp, but now that Young has the backing of Major League Baseball’s Players Alliance, Young plans on doing this every year.

According to Young, Grand Bahama baseball and softball stalwart Sonja Knowles was instrumental in organizing and executing the camp.

Knowles said she wants to make sure that Grand Bahama talent gets the exposure it deserves.

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