The late José Oliva was chosen Most Valuable Player of the Dominican baseball league for the 1997-98 tournament. Oliva died from multiple injuries last December when his car overturned along the San Cristóbal highway. At the time of his death he led the league in runs batted in (40) and homeruns (eight). His teammate Julio Franco was chosen the best batter (.436 at bat), Efrain Valdez, the most valuable pitcher (8-2, 2.38), and Manuel Aybar, the best pitcher (4-1 and 1.96). The prizes are sponsored by Shell Company.
