The newest dynasty in winter baseball, Charros de Jalisco were founded in 2014 as a franchise bringing LMP baseball to Mexico's second-largest city. Named after the charro — the iconic Mexican horseman whose traditions originated in Jalisco — the team plays at Estadio Panamericano in Guadalajara, a city previously known for tequila, mariachi, and football but now increasingly associated with championship baseball. Their striking burgundy and gold evoke the elegance of the charro tradition.
In just over a decade of existence, Charros achieved what takes many franchises a lifetime: a Caribbean Series championship. Their 2026 title in their home stadium in Guadalajara — defeating Dominican Republic's Tomateros de Culiacán in front of a thunderous home crowd — announced the arrival of a new force in Latin American winter ball. As host-nation champions, the Charros combined home-field advantage with a roster of top Mexican and MLB talent to write the first chapter of what promises to be a storied franchise history.
Founded: 2014 · Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico · League: LMP (Mexican Pacific League) · Country: Mexico · Caribbean Series titles: 1 · Title years: 2026 · Appearances: 3+
2014 — A New Franchise Born. Guadalajara's first professional LMP team took the field, generating immediate passionate support and hinting at a future that would exceed even the most optimistic projections for Mexico's second city.
2026 — Champions at Home in Just 12 Years. In their home stadium, in only their twelfth year of existence, Charros de Jalisco became Caribbean Series champions — the most improbable and inspiring championship in recent winter ball history, celebrated by all of Guadalajara.