There is a chance some of them are not terribly smart or well educated . Many of the baseball talented Dominicans drop out of school after 6-8 years to enter the baseball academies which are supposed to continue their education in baseball and life. Where do you think the emphasis goes? Rafael Devers has been in the Sox organization for 10 years, since he was 16. I'm sure he understands baseball English but will only speak officially through an interpreter. On the other hand, Ortiz continues his career in broadcasting.