Long Island Ducks Re-Sign Catcher Ronaldo Flores
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Central Islip, N.Y. – January 20, 2026 – Teh Long Island Ducks have announced the re-signing of catcher Ronaldo Flores for the 2026 season. The Ducks’ manager, Lew Ford, expressed his enthusiasm about Flores’ return, stating, “Ronaldo did a terrific job for us last season, both at the plate and in the field. We are excited to welcome him back to Long Island.”
Flores’ 2025 Season Highlights
Flores enjoyed a standout 2025 season with the Ducks, appearing in 73 games. He achieved career-highs across multiple offensive categories, including a .341 batting average, 12 home runs, 41 rbis, 30 runs, 85 hits, 13 doubles, and a .929 OPS.His impressive performance earned him a selection to the Atlantic League‘s Mid-Season All-Star Team, presented by Baseball America. He led the league with a .362 batting average and the ducks with a .546 slugging percentage during the first half of the season.
Defensively, Flores maintained a .993 fielding percentage and threw out 19% of runners attempting to steal in 45 games behind the plate.
Professional Background
The Venezuela native brings a wealth of experience to the Ducks, having previously played in the San Francisco Giants (2019, 2021-2022) and Los Angeles angels (2023-2024) organizations, reaching as high as Double-A. Across 232 games in those systems, he recorded a .269 batting average with 14 home runs, 103 RBIs, 96 runs, 213 hits, 41 doubles, two triples, and 42 walks. He also posted a .988 fielding percentage as a catcher, throwing out 28% of potential base stealers. Flores was originally signed by the Giants as an amateur free agent in 2018.
Looking Ahead
“I’m super excited to come back to Long Island,” said Flores. “My goal is to try and help this team make the playoffs and win a championship.”
About the Long Island Ducks and Atlantic League
The Long Island Ducks are entering their 26th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, playing their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. The Ducks hold the all-time records for wins and attendance in the Atlantic League and have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for five consecutive seasons, with a record 721 sold-out games. More information can be found at LIDucks.com or by calling 631-940-DUCK (3825).
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) is a Major League Baseball Professional Partner League and a key player growth pathway to the major leagues. Celebrating its 27th year, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations and has drawn nearly 50 million fans to its ten ballparks. Follow the league at AtlanticLeague.com.
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