LINKS: Dominican Republic | Venezuela | Cuba| Mexico | Panama | Rest of Latin America, Catcher:Ivn Rodrguez, 1991-2011 (Hall of Fame), First base:Orlando Cepeda, 1958-74(Hall of Fame), Second base: Roberto Alomar, 1988-2004 (Hall of Fame), Shortstop:Francisco Lindor, 2015-present, Outfield:Roberto Clemente, 1955-72 (Hall of Fame), Designated hitter:Carlos Delgado, 1993-2009, Starting pitcher:Javier Vzquez, 1998-2011, Starting pitcher:Jaime Navarro, 1989-2000, Relief pitcher:Roberto Hernndez, 1991-2007, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Baseball beyond Borders : From Distant Lands to the Major Leagues Even with their incomes spent largely on the basic necessities of life, with little left over for luxury items or entertainment, Clementes parents made life enjoyable for the family. For years, it was considered that the first player from Puerto Rico to play in the major leagues was Hiram Bithorn. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Oakland As, Boston Red Sox & Kansas City Royals, 5. There are a few worthy candidates for the final spot on this list, but Cepeda, the great Giant from Ponce, stands out. In his prime, he was a power-speed superstar and an elite defensive center fielder, excelling at all parts of the game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Pudge is the best all-around catcher in modern baseball history, and the Manat native stands alongside legends of the game like Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra when it comes to the all-time greats. Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians & New York Mets, 9. There Clemente played shortstop. He has no-doubt Hall of Fame numbers but also baggage caused by performance-enhancing drug use and suspensions. Candidates are divided into eras and considered on a rotating basis; 10 players have been elected via this method since 2018, including Cuban natives Minnie Mioso and Tony Oliva in 2022. Lets take a deeper look. She had to work and make lunches for these people that used to work in the sugar cane plantation where my father worked. He is a surefire lock for the Hall after he crossed the 500-homer threshold in 2021 and obtained his 3,000th hit this past season. The answer is very simple: pura pasin. His brother, Sandy Jr., played 20 seasons and is now a coach with the Guardians. Perucho played from 1928 to 1950, hitting .400 in the Dominican Republic and tearing up the Venezuelan league numerous times. Top 15 Baseball Players Who Have Used Performance - TheSportster He was drafted from a . Posada is another Hall of Fame-caliber catcher from Puerto Rico. Well, I said to myself, theres a boy who can do two things as well as any man who ever lived, said Dodgers scout Clyde Sukeforth. Latino Players Blurred MLB's Color Line Before Robinson's Debut ", "Se cumplen 110 aos del primer juego de bisbol en Puerto Rico", "White Sox acquire second baseman Roberto Alomar in exchange for cash and a player to be named later", "World Baseball Classic Teams: Puerto Rico", "Puerto Rico welcoming baseball with open arms", "12-time All-Star retires; has back, vision problems", "Jose De La Torre Statistics and History", "Lanzador Luis Mambo de Leon de Puerto Rico", "Enrique Hernandez Statistics and History", "Francisco Lindor Statistics and History", "Martin Maldonado Statistics and History", "Jose Miranda, Lin-Manuel's cousin, gets callup from Twins", "Yadiel Rivera Register Statistics & History", "Christian Vazquez Statistics and History", "A look at all of the Puerto Rican players who've played in MLB", "Major League Baseball Players Born in Puerto Rico / Played in 2017", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Puerto_Rico&oldid=1148688365.
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