During his career in Cuba, Yuniesky reached popularity playing for teams such as Sancti Spíritus, Industrial and the National Team.
Lima, Peru – The renowned Yuniesky Expelotero Gurriel returned to Cuba in recent days after six years away from the island. During his visit he was accompanied by his wife, Jennifer Casares, and his children, who transcended several images on social networks.
While the athlete did not share anything on the Internet about the trip, Casares did be excited and excited by the return, sensations that reflected in a text Through Instagram.
“After 6 years, we returned to our Cuba. This time we were not alone: we took our children with us. We showed them the place where we were born, the food that created us, the music that we always carry in the soul, and the most beautiful thing, we hug them with the family they still did not know,” Jennifer wrote.
Gurriel and his family visited emblematic places in Havana and their native Sancti Spíritus, as evidenced in the photographs. They were in the famous Plaza de San Francisco de Asís de la Habana Vieja, The Malecon of the capital, the Julio Antonio Mella school and the spirituano José Antonio strike.
“It was a trip full of emotions, of memories, laughter, of tears. Seeing them connecting with their roots was something that I cannot explain in words. I only know that returning home, even for a few days, heals the soul,” said Casares.
Since his departure from Cuba in 2019, Yuniesky Gurriel had not returned to the island. After his arrival in the United States, the experience met with his brothers and began his preparation to become a coach.
Since then he has reaped success as a batting coach, training recognized athletes, including major leagues and minor leagues, such as Yasiel Puig, Mauricio Dubón, Brayan Rocchio, Ezequiel Tovar, Gabriel Moreno, JC Escarra.
During his professional career in Cuba, Yuniesky reached popularity playing for teams such as Sancti Spíritus, Industrial and the National Team. His Brother Yulieskywho abandoned the Cuban delegation after the 2016 Caribbean series, has not been able to return to the island, since the Castro regime prevents its entrance to the country.
