The rich history surrounding Latin American baseball players in the US will soon be on display.

According to a press report released on Tuesday, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is adding "Latinos and Baseball" initiative to celebrate Latinos in the sport. The museum, located in Washington, D.C., is looking to add baseball stories, equipment, jerseys and memorabilia.

The first event, "Latinos and Baseball" will be held on Feb. 19 and the 20th.

"Baseball has played a major role in everyday American life since the 1800s, providing a means of celebrating both national and ethnic identities and building communities, said John Gray, director of the museum. "Through the lens of baseball, the Smithsonian seeks to illuminate the rich history and culture of Latinos and their impact on American culture and society," 

More and more we are seeing many talented players risk their lives to play the game they love in the United States. Notable players such as José Abreu, Yoenis Céspedes and José Abreu have all defected from Cuba to play baseball at the professional level in the United States. America's pasttime has become one of Latin America's most popular game today.

The purpose of the National Museum of American History, which was established in 1964, has always been to collect and display memorable items and documents in a broad range of topics throughout American history. By showcasing Latino baseball memorabilia, equipment and teaching the history of the game, it shows that they truly care about diversity and baseball in the Latino community.

This is great for MLB, the sport of baseball fans and the museum as a whole. Younger fans today and generations to come will look back at the players who made the game great, won World Series titles and broke records and know that numerous Latinos paved the way.