Bates are donated by Gerardo Hernandez

Canadian Bill Ryan once named him "messenger of humanity." And it showed on Wednesday at the Los Pinos Sports Council when, in the name of Hero of the Republic of Cuba Gerardo Hernandez, he delivered four bats he produces peloteritos two teams of 11 to 12 category.

Two teams representing the Arroyo Naranjo October 10 municipalities and lined up at the entrance of the facility and, after a karate exhibition by students of CD Los Pinos, Ryan-accompanied by his wife Norma handed bats, which carry recorded an inscription, the Five, and a logo designed by Gerardo himself Cubacan.

Active member of the Committee to Free the Five, Ryan recalled that the idea of ​​making bats emerged five years ago and already have a quality recognized by Sam Bat, a Canadian company that produces for the majors.

The visitor said that Gerardo had asked before traveling to Cuba to utilize the bats, "not hang as trophies on a wall with them, move to their daily games and when they break, then yes the can keep as a souvenir."

Along with family members and coaches were present peloteritos Olympic champions Mijaín López and Hector Milian, the boxing world champion Sixto Soria and the provincial sports director Carlos Gonzalez.