Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks


The Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks or DSL Diamondbacks, commonly called the DSL D-backs, are a Rookie League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks based in the Dominican Republic. They play in the Baseball City Division of the Dominican [Summer League].

History

The team first came into existence in 1996, two years before the MLB debut of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They have been an independent D-backs affiliate throughout their history, although there have been a few seasons where a second squad shared affiliation with other teams.
In 2000, a second squad shared an affiliation with the Boston [Red Sox]. In 2003, a second squad shared an affiliation with the Montreal Expos. A second squad shared an affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds in 2008, and again in 2012.

Minor league affiliations

ClassTeamLeagueLocationBallparkAffiliated
Triple-AReno AcesPacific Coast LeagueReno, NevadaGreater Nevada Field2009
Double-AAmarillo Sod PoodlesTexas LeagueAmarillo, TexasHodgetown2021
High-AHillsboro HopsNorthwest LeagueHillsboro, OregonRon Tonkin Field2013
Single-AVisalia RawhideCalifornia LeagueVisalia, CaliforniaValley Strong Ballpark2007
RookieArizona [Complex League Diamondbacks|ACL D-backs]Arizona Complex LeagueScottsdale, ArizonaSalt River Fields at Talking Stick2024
RookieDSL Arizona BlackDominican Summer LeagueBoca Chica, Santo DomingoBaseball City Complex2016
RookieDSL Arizona RedDominican Summer LeagueBoca Chica, Santo DomingoBaseball City Complex2016