Hermosillo hosted the Caribbean Series in 1997, and the Dominican Republic's Águilas Cibaeñas claimed the championship with a 4-2 record. Second place was tied among the remaining teams, as Cibaeñas delivered a steady performance to secure the title.
Champion: Águilas Cibaeñas · Country: Dominican Republic · Host: Hermosillo, Mexico · Manager: Tony Peña
It was the 1st Caribbean Series title for Águilas Cibaeñas and the 10th for Dominican Republic, which has won 23 in all. Hermosillo hosted the tournament for the 5th time.
The 1996 edition was won by Tomateros de Culiacán in Santo Domingo. Águilas Cibaeñas took the 1998 title in Puerto La Cruz.