Santo Domingo hosted the Caribbean Series in 1972, and Puerto Rico's Leones de Ponce claimed the championship with a 5-1 record. Second place was tied among the remaining teams, with Ponce's single loss the only blemish on an otherwise commanding run through the tournament.
Champion: Leones de Ponce · Country: Puerto Rico · Host: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
It was the 1st Caribbean Series title for Leones de Ponce and the 5th for Puerto Rico, which has won 16 in all.
The 1971 edition was won by Tigres del Licey in San Juan. Tigres del Licey took the 1973 title in Caracas.