List of players from Cuba in Major League Baseball
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This is an alphabetical list of baseball players from Cuba
who have played in Major League Baseball
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* In 1871, Bellán became the first Latin American professional baseball player to play in the United States
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
who have played in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
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- José Acosta
- Merito AcostaMerito AcostaBaldomero Pedro "Merito" Acosta Fernández was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played five seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Senators....
- Rafael AlmeidaRafael AlmeidaRafael D. Almeida was a Major League Baseball third baseman from 1911 to 1913 with the Cincinnati Reds.Almeida and Armando Marsans debuted together with the Reds on July 4, 1911...
- Luis (Witto) Aloma
- Yonder AlonsoYonder AlonsoYonder Alonso is a Cuban-American baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds.-College:Alonso attended the University of Miami, where he played three seasons for the Hurricanes...
- Ossie AlvarezOssie AlvarezOswaldo Álvarez González was a Cuban professional baseball player. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1958 and 1959, for the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers....
- Rogelio AlvarezRogelio ÁlvarezRogelio Álvarez Hernández is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned 18 seasons, including parts of two in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds . Over his career in the majors, Álvarez batted .211 with two runs, seven hits and two runs batted in...
- Vicente AmorVicente AmorVincente Amor is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the Chicago Cubs and for the Cincinnati Redlegs....
- Sandy AmorósSandy AmorósEdmundo "Sandy" Amorós Isasi was a Cuban left fielder in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Amorós was born in Havana. He both batted and threw left-handed...
- Angel AragónAngel AragónÁngel Aragón was a professional baseball player and father of Jack Aragon. Aragón spent his entire baseball career with the New York Yankees.- References :...
- Jack AragónJack AragónÁngel Valdés "Jack" Aragón Reyes, Jr. was a Cuban professional baseball player and manager.His playing career spanned 13 season, including one game during the 1941 season in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants. In that one game, he was used as a pinch-runner and had no plate appearances...
- José ArciaJosé ArciaJosé Raimundo Arcia Orta was a utility player in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres from 1968 to 1970...
- Rudy AriasRudy AriasRodolfo Arias Martínez is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played one season in Major League Baseball in 1959 for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
- René ArochaRené ArochaRené Arocha is a former MLB baseball player.-Biography:René Arocha studied as a teenager at the Regla high school in Havana...
- Rolando ArrojoRolando ArrojoLuis Rolando Arrojo Avila was a Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched from to .Arrojo made his mark with the teams from Villa Clara in the Cuban National Series, where he still is the all-time leader in hit batsmen. He was the staff ace on the Villa Clara team that won 3 consecutive Cuban...
- José Joaquín (Joe) ÁzcueJoe AzcueJosé Joaquín Azcue López is a former Cuban professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his...
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- Danys BáezDanys BáezDanys Báez González is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Báez has previously played for the Cleveland Indians , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Los Angeles Dodgers , Atlanta Braves , Baltimore Orioles , and Philadelphia Phillies .-Cleveland Indians:Báez was signed by the Cleveland...
- Ed BautaEd BautaEduardo "Ed" Bauta Galvez was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for two different teams during his major league career, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets .-Career statistics:...
- Julio BécquerJulio BécquerJulio Bécquer Villegas is a retired professional baseball player who played 7 seasons for the Washington Senators, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball...
- Esteban (Steve) BellánSteve BellánEstevan Enrique "Steve" Bellán , also known as Esteban, was a Cuban professional baseball player who played as a third baseman for six seasons in the United States , three in the National Association of Base Ball Players from 1868 to , and three in the National Association of Professional Base...
(*) - Yuniesky BetancourtYuniesky BetancourtYuniesky Betancourt is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He resides in Boca Raton, Florida.-Cuban leagues:...
- Francisley BuenoFrancisley BuenoFrancisley Trueba Bueno is a Korea Baseball Organization pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles. He bats and throws left-handed. He is a childhood friend of Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar and Royals catcher Brayan Pena....
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- Jack CalvoJack CalvoJacinto "Jack" Calvo González was born Jacinto Del Calvo in Havana, Cuba. He was an outfielder for the Washington Senators in 1913 and 1920. He played in 34 games, had 56 at bats, 10 runs, 9 hits, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 3 walks, a .161 batting average, a .203 on-base percentage, a .250...
- Bert CampanerisBert CampanerisDagoberto Campaneris Blanco , nicknamed "Campy", is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for four American League teams, primarily the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics...
- José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
- Ozzie CansecoOzzie CansecoOsvaldo "Ozzie" Canseco Capas is a former Major League Baseball player and the identical twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José Canseco....
- Bárbaro CañizaresBarbaro CanizaresBárbaro Rafael Cañizares [cah-nyee-that'-ress] is a Cuban first baseman that plays for the Guerreros de Oaxaca in the Triple-A Mexican League. He is 6'3" and weights 230 lbs...
- José CardenalJosé CardenalJosé Rosario Domec Cardenal is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants , California Angels , Cleveland Indians , St...
- Leo CárdenasLeo CárdenasLeonardo Lazaro Cárdenas Alfonso was a prominent shortstop in American Major League Baseball for 16 years...
- Paul CasanovaPaul CasanovaPaulino Ortiz Casanova is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1965 to 1974 for the Washington Senators and Atlanta Braves.-Minor league career:...
- Alberto CastilloAlberto Castillo (pitcher)Alberto Castillo Betancourt is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.- Amateur career :Castillo played for Cuba in the 1993 World Junior Championships in Windsor, Ontario, at which time he defected....
- Aroldis ChapmanAroldis ChapmanAlbertin Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz is a Cuban-Andorran Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Chapman bats and throws left-handed. He is listed at 6'4" tall and weighing 195 pounds . He currently holds the record for the fastest recorded pitch speed in Major League Baseball,...
- Jorge ComellasJorge ComellasJorge Comellas , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in 1945. He played for the Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- Sandalio (Sandy) ConsuegraSandy ConsuegraSandalio Simeon Consuegra Castello [con-SWEH-grah] was a Cuban-born relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1950 through 1957, Consuegra played for the Washington Senators , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles and New York Giants...
- José ContrerasJosé ContrerasJosé Ariel Contreras Camejo is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently with the Philadelphia Phillies...
- Mike CuellarMike CuellarMiguel Ángel Cuellar Santana [KWAY-ar] was a Cuban left-handed starting pitcher who spent fifteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles and California Angels...
- Bert CuetoBert CuetoDagoberto Cueto Concepción was a Cuban pitcher in Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched in seven games for the Minnesota Twins during the 1961 season.-External links:*...
- Manuel (Potato) CuetoManuel CuetoManuel Cueto Melo was a Cuban Major League Baseball player. His professional career lasted from at least 1911, when he played for the Jacksonville Tarpons of the South Atlantic League until 1939, when he played professionally in the Canal Zone League in Panama.From 1912 to 1933, Cueto played 20...
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- Tommy de la CruzTommy de la CruzTomás de la Cruz Rivero was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1944. The 32-year-old rookie was a native of Marianao, Cuba; he played from 1934 to 1947 in the winter Cuban League and from 1945 to 1948 in the Mexican League...
- Mike de la HozMike de la HozMiguel Angel de la Hoz Piloto is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent before the 1958 season, and played for the Indians , Milwaukee Braves , Atlanta Braves , and Cincinnati Reds...
- Juan DelisJuan DelisJuan Francisco Delis was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1955.-External links:...
- Orestes DestradeOrestes DestradeOrestes Cucuas Destrade , is a former Major League Baseball infielder.-Biography:Destrade was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, but emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six. During his youth, he played Khoury League at Flagami Park in Miami. He graduated from Christopher...
- Juan DíazJuan Díaz (baseball)Juan Carlos Díaz was a professional baseball first baseman/designated hitter who retierd in 2011. Listed at 6' 2", 228 lb., Díaz batted and threw right-handed. He spent part of the 2002 season in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox.Díaz was a veteran of fourteen minor league seasons...
- Pedro Dibut
- Lino DonosoLino DonosoLino Donoso Galata was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955 and 1956. He also had a lengthy career in the Mexican League, and was elected to their Hall of Fame in ....
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- Yunel EscobarYunel EscobarYunel Almenares Escobar is a professional baseball shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-Early life:Escobar was born in Havana, Cuba...
- Bobby Estalella, Sr.Bobby Estalella (baseball outfielder)Roberto Estalella Ventoza [es-tah-LAY-yah] was a Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played for nine seasons with the Washington Senators , St...
- Oscar EstradaOscar EstradaOscar Estrada was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the St. Louis Browns in 1929. The left-hander stood 5'8" and weighed 160 lbs....
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- Humberto (Chico) FernándezChico FernandezHumberto "Chico" Fernández Pérez is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played eight seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , Detroit Tigers , and New York Mets . Fernández played in 856 Major League games, 810 at shortstop...
- Lorenzo (Chico) Fernández
- Osvaldo FernándezOsvaldo FernandezOsvaldo Fernández Rodríguez is a former Cuban professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from - and -. He was a member of the Cuban baseball team which won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain...
- Ángel FleitasÁngel FleitasÁngel Félix Fleitas Husta was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He made his major league debut at age 33 for the Washington Senators, playing in 15 games and going 1-for-13 at the plate...
- Mike FornielesMike FornielesJose Miguel "Mike" Fornieles was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox...
- Tony FossasTony FossasEmilio Antonio "Tony" Fossas Morejon is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher during the late 1980s and 1990s....
- Tito FuentesTito FuentesRigoberto "Tito" Fuentes Peat is a retired second baseman who played for 13 seasons in the Major Leagues between 1965 and 1978...
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- Barbaro GarbeyBarbaro GarbeyBárbaro Garbey is a former utility player in Major League Baseball. Garbey played at outfield, first and third bases, and also served as designated hitter. He batted and threw right-handed....
- Ramón García GarcíaRamón García (1940s pitcher)Ramón García was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Washington Senators during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb., García batted and threw right handed...
- Preston GómezPreston GómezPreston Gómez was a Cuban-born infielder, manager, coach and front-office official in Major League Baseball best known for managing three major league clubs: the San Diego Padres , Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs . He was born Pedro Gómez Martinez in Preston, Cuba, and was given his nickname in U.S...
- Vince GonzalesVince GonzalesWenceslao Gonzales O'Reilly was a Cuban-born professional baseball player during the 1950s and 1960s. A left-handed pitcher who stood tall and weighed , Gonzales appeared in one Major League Baseball game in 1955 as a member of the Washington Senators.Gonzales entered pro baseball in 1951 as a...
- Eusebio GonzálezEusebio GonzálezEusebio Miguel López González [Papo] was an infielder who played briefly in Major League Baseball during the 1918 season. Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., González batted and threw right-handed...
- Julio González
- Mike González
- Orlando GonzálezOrlando Gonzalez (baseball)Orlando Eugene González is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, and Oakland Athletics...
- Tony González
- Fermín (Mike) GuerraMike GuerraFermin Guerra born in Havana, Cuba was a catcher for the Washington Senators , Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox ....
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- Adrian HernandezAdrian HernandezAdrian Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers.-New York Yankees:...
- Evelio HernándezEvelio HernándezGregorio Evelio Hernández López is a retired professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 18 games for the – Washington Senators of Major League Baseball. He stood tall and weighed ....
- Jackie HernándezJackie HernandezJacinto Hernández Zulueta is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman from 1965 to 1973....
- Liván HernándezLiván HernándezEisler Liván Hernández Carrera is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernández.-Playing career:...
- Michel HernándezMichel HernandezMichel Hernandez is a Cuban professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
- Orlando HernándezOrlando HernándezOrlando Hernández Pedroso , nicknamed "El Duque", is a former Cuban right-handed baseball pitcher....
- Salvador (Chico) HernándezChico HernándezSalvador José "Chico" Hernández Ramos was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played two seasons in the majors, and , for the Chicago Cubs....
- Mike HerreraMike Herrera (baseball)Ramón "Mike" Herrera [er-ray'-ra] was an infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a second baseman for the Boston Red Sox in part of two seasons. Listed at 5' 6", 147 lb., Herrera batted and threw right-handed...
- Pancho HerreraPancho HerreraJuan Francisco "Pancho" Herrera Willavicencio was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of three seasons in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies between 1958 and 1961, primarily as a first baseman. He also played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American...
- Yoslan HerreraYoslan HerreraYoslan Herrera is a baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He is well known for his defection from Cuba.Herrera earned the nickname "The Pinata" from WPGB radio's Rocco Demaro.-Pittsburgh Pirates:...
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- José IglesiasJosé Iglesias (baseball)José Antonio Iglesias Alemán is a Cuban professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball....
- Enrique (Hank) IzquierdoHank IzquierdoEnrique Roberto Valdes Izquierdo was a Major League Baseball player, who played catcher for the Minnesota Twins in 1967....
- Hansel IzquierdoHansel IzquierdoHansel Izquierdo is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during one season at the major league level for the Florida Marlins. He was drafted by the Marlins in the 7th round of the amateur draft...
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- George LauzeriqueGeorge LauzeriqueGeorge Albert Lauzerique is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four years from 1967 to 1970 for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.-1967:...
- Isidoro (Izzy) LeónIzzy LeonIsidoro León Becerra was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945. The 34-year-old rookie was a native of Cruces, Cuba....
- Marcelino LópezMarcelino LópezMarcelino Pons López was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was a member of the 1970 World Series Champion Baltimore Orioles.-Early years:...
- Ramón LópezRamón LópezJosé Ramón López Hevia was a professional baseball player who played one season for the California Angels of Major League Baseball.-References:...
- Adolfo (Dolf) LuqueDolf LuqueAdolfo Domingo De Guzmán "Dolf" Luque , was an early 20th century Cuban starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.Luque was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1967....
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- Hector MaestriHector MaestriHéctor Anibal Maestri Garcia is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the Washington Senators before the 1956 season, and later drafted by the new Washington Senators from the Minnesota Twins in the 1960 MLB expansion draft.He is one of a small number of...
- Conrado (Connie) MarreroConnie MarreroConrado Eugenio "Connie" Marrero Ramos is a former Cuban professional baseball pitcher. The right-handed Marrero pitched in Major League Baseball from to for the Washington Senators. Marrero made his major league debut when he was 38 years old, and was one of the oldest players in the league...
- Eli MarreroEli MarreroElieser Marrero , is a former Major League Baseball player. Marrero started his career as a catcher, but spent time at first base, third base and in the outfield....
- Armando MarsansArmando MarsansArmando Marsans was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1911 to 1918. He played in three different major leagues in his career: with the Cincinnati Reds in the National League , with the St. Louis Terriers in the Federal League , and with the St...
- Leonys MartinLeonys MartínLeonys Martín Tápanes is a Cuban baseball player. He defected from Cuba at the 2010 FISU World University Championships in Taiwan in order to become a Major League Baseball free agent....
- Héctor MartínezHéctor Martínez (outfielder)Rodolfo Héctor Martínez was a Cuban baseball player who played in professional baseball on the North American mainland in 1957–1958, 1960–1964, and 1966–1967, mostly in the Kansas City Athletics' minor league system. He was an outfielder who threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed...
- José MartínezJosé Martínez (infielder)José Martínez Azcuis is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played all of and part of for the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a second baseman. He later served as a minor league manager and major league coach for the Kansas City Royals, including their 1985 World Series winners.-Sources:...
- Marty MartínezMarty MartínezOrlando "Marty" Martínez Oliva was a utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Martínez batted switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Havana, Cuba....
- Rogelio MartínezRogelio MartínezRogelio Bautista Martínez Ulloa was a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Washington Senators during the season. Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Martínez batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cidra, Matanzas Province, Cuba...
- Gabriel (Tony) MartínezTony Martínez.Gabriel Antonio Martínez Díaz was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1963 to 1966, playing in 73 career games.-External links:...
- Yunesky Maya
- Orlando McFarlaneOrlando McFarlaneOrlando de Jesús McFarlane Quesada was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and California Angels from 1962-1968.-External links:...
- Román MejíasRomán MejíasRomán Mejías Gómez is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1955-1964. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Colt .45s . He also played one season in Japan, in , for the Sankei Atoms.-External links:*...
- Minervino (Minnie) MendozaMinnie MendozaCristobal Rigoberto Mendoza Carreras , better known as Minnie Mendoza, is a former Major League Baseball infielder and coach who played for the Minnesota Twins during the 1970 MLB season.- Playing career :...
- Antonio (Tony) MenéndezTony MenendezAntonio Gustavo Menéndez Remon is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Francisco Giants. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the 1984 amateur draft...
- Orestes (Minnie) Miñoso
- Juan MirandaJuan MirandaJuan Miguel Miranda is a Cuban Major League Baseball first baseman.-Cuba:The 5-foot-11 Miranda batted .303 with 27 homers for Pinar Del Rio in Cuba's Serie Nacional from to . Miranda was on the Cuban national team.He defected to the Dominican Republic in early 2004, on his seventh attempt...
- Willy MirandaWilly MirandaGuillermo "Willy" Miranda Perez was a Cuban-born professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1951–1959...
- Aurelio MonteagudoAurelio MonteagudoAurelio Faustino Monteagudo Cintra , nicknamed "Monty", was a right-handed screwball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. He was the son of former big-leaguer René Monteagudo.-Career:Monteagudo was born in Caibarién, Villa Clara Province, Cuba...
- Rene MonteagudoRené MonteagudoRené Monteagudo Miranda was a Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder who played with the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies . Monteagudo threw and batted left-handed....
- Manny MontejoManny MontejoManuel Montejo "Manny" Bofill is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Montejo played for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:*...
- Kendry MoralesKendry MoralesKendrys Morales Rodriguez is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is a switch hitter and throws right-handed.-Cuban career:...
- Daniel (Danny) MorejónDanny MorejónDaniel Torres Morejón was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Cincinnati Redlegs during the season. Listed at , , Morejón batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Havana, Cuba....
- Julio MorenoJulio Moreno (baseball)Julio Moreno González was a Cuban-born right-handed pitcher in North American professional baseball. Nicknamed "Jiquí" and "the Cuban Bob Feller" for his blazing fastball, Moreno was a star in Cuban amateur baseball circles before he turned professional in 1947 and his mound career would extend...
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- Lázaro (Cholly) NaranjoCholly NaranjoLázaro Ramón Gonzalo Naranjo [nah-RAHN-ho] is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 11.5", 165 lb. he batted left-handed and threw right-handed....
- Ray NobleRay Noble (baseball player)Rafael Miguel "Ray" Noble Magee was a Cuban catcher in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. Born in Central Hatillo, Cuba, Noble was 32 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 18, 1951 with the New York Giants, and played for the team through the 1953 season...
- Vladimir NúñezVladimir NúñezVladimir Núñez Zarabaza is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is currently the pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Braves of the Gulf Coast League...
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- Tony OlivaTony OlivaTony Pedro Oliva is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter. He played his entire 15-year baseball career for the Minnesota Twins . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- Tony (Mosquito) OrdeñanaTony OrdenanaAntonio Ordeñana Rodríguez [Or-deh-nyahna] was a Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1943. The 5'9", 158 lb. rookie was a native of Guanabacoa, Cuba. His nickname was "Mosquito".Ordeñana is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major...
- Rey OrdóñezRey OrdóñezReynaldo Ordóñez Pereira is a former professional baseball shortstop. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Chicago Cubs....
- Eddie OropesaEddie OropesaEdilberto Oropesa is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four seasons. He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2002 to 2003, and the San Diego Padres in 2004...
- Bill Ortega
- Oliverio (Baby) Ortiz
- Roberto Ortiz
- Regino (Reggie) OteroReggie OteroRegino José Otero Gómez was a Cuban baseball player who had a long career in the minor leagues in the United States , and played briefly with the Chicago Cubs in 1945. He also played 13 years in the Cuban Professional League. He was a left-handed batter, but threw right-handed...
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- Rafael PalmeiroRafael PalmeiroRafael Palmeiro Corrales is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and left fielder. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985...
- Emilio PalmeroEmilio PalmeroEmilio Antonio Palmero was a Cuban Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, spread out over a span of fourteen years from 1915 to 1928. He also pitched extensively in the minor leagues, winning 177 games over 17 minor league seasons between 1914 and 1931...
- Camilo PascualCamilo PascualCamilo Alberto Pascual is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During an 18-year baseball career , he played for the Washington Senators , the second Washington Senators franchise, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Cleveland Indians...
- Carlos (Patato) PascualCarlos PascualCarlos Alberto Pascual Lus is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The 5'6", 165 lb. right-hander was signed by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent before the 1949 season, and he played for the Senators in 1950. Nicknamed "Big Potato" Carlos Alberto Pascual Lus (13 March 1931 – 12...
- Carlos PaulaCarlos PaulaCarlos Paula Conill was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Washington Senators from 1954 to 1956. A native of Havana, Cuba, he stood 6'3" and weighed 195 lbs....
- Carlos (Chick) PedroesChick Pedroes- External links :...
- Brayan PeñaBrayan PeñaBrayan Eduardo Peña is a catcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:Peña was a member of the Cuban National 18 and under team as a youth. He graduated from Espa Julio Trigo Junior College in Costa Rica...
- Orlando PeñaOrlando PeñaOrlando Gregorio Peña Quevara is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1975 for the Cincinnati Reds , Kansas City Athletics , Detroit Tigers , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , Baltimore Orioles , St...
- Tony PérezTony PérezAtanasio Pérez Rigal , more commonly known as Tony Pérez, is a former Major League Baseball player. He was also known by the nickname "Big Dog," "Big Doggie," and "Doggie."...
- Leo PosadaLeo PosadaLeopoldo Jesús Posada Hernández is a former major league baseball outfielder.-Career:Posada was signed as undrafted amateur free agent by the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. In 1956, he was selected by the Kansas City Athletics from the Braves in the minor league draft.Posada played for the Athletics...
- Ariel PrietoAriel PrietoAriel Prieto is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.Prieto graduated Fajardo University in Santiago de Cuba, and he immigrated to Puerto Rico soon after. In Puerto Rico, he played professional winter league baseball for the first time in his career...
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- Alexei RamirezAlexei RamírezAlexei Fernando Ramírez is a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop for the Chicago White Sox...
- Pedro RamosPedro RamosPedro Ramos Guerra was a Major League pitcher with a 15-year career from 1955 to 1967, and again from 1969 to 1970...
- Roberto (Bobby) RamosBobby RamosRoberto "Bobby" Ramos is currently the bullpen coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. During his playing career, he was a catcher, playing parts of six seasons for the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees. He was a minor league manager in the Rays' system from to .-External links:*...
- Napoleón (Nap) ReyesNap ReyesNapoleón Aguilera Reyes was a Major League Baseball third baseman-first baseman who played for the New York Giants from 1943 to 1945, and again in 1950. A native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, he stood 6'1" and weighed 205 lbs.Reyes made his major league debut on May 19, 1943 against the Cincinnati...
- Armando Roche
- Freddy RodríguezFreddy RodriguezFreddy Rodriguez is an American actor known for playing the characters Hector Federico "Rico" Diaz on HBO's Six Feet Under and El Wray in Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror...
- Héctor Rodríguez
- José RodríguezJosé Rodríguez (infielder)José Rodríguez , nicknamed "Joseíto" or "El Hombre Goma" in Spanish and "Joe" in English, was a Cuban infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1918 and in the Cuban League from 1914 to 1939. In the majors, he played for the New York Giants and was primarily a second baseman, while...
- Octavio (Cookie) RojasCookie RojasOctavio Victor Rojas Rivas , better known as Cookie Rojas, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as a player he went on to both coach and manage in the...
- Minervino (Minnie) RojasMinnie RojasMinervino Alejandro "Minnie" Rojas Landin was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels from through . Rojas batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Remedios, Villa Clara, Cuba....
- Chico RuizChico RuizHiraldo Ruiz Sablon , was a professional baseball player who played as an infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds and California Angels .He is the only Major League player ever to pinch-hit for Johnny Bench...
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- Alex Sánchez
- Israel SánchezIsrael SánchezIsrael Sánchez Matos is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in 19 games for the Kansas City Royals during the 1988 Kansas City Royals season and 11 games during the 1990 Kansas City Royals season.-External links:...
- Raúl SánchezRaúl Sánchez (baseball)Raúl Guadalupe Sánchez Rodríguez was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 6' 0", 150 lb., Sánchez batted and threw right-handed...
- Amauri Sanit
- Nelson SantoveniaNelson SantoveniaNelson Gil Santovenia Mayol , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a catcher from 1987 to 1993. He played college baseball at the University of Miami....
- Diego SeguíDiego SeguíDiego Pablo Seguí González is a Cuban former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was known for his forkball.During a 16-year baseball career, Seguí played for the Kansas City Athletics , Washington Senators , Oakland Athletics , Seattle Pilots , Boston Red Sox , and Seattle Mariners . He batted and...
- Alay SolerAlay SolerAlain "Alay" Soler is a former baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets in .Soler attended high school at Espa Armani Arenado and played baseball for four years...
- Luis Suárez
- Leo Sutherland
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- José TartabullJosé TartabullJosé Milages Tartabull Guzmán is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder; his Major League career lasted nine years, from 1962 to 1970...
- Tony TaylorTony TaylorAntonio Nemesio Taylor is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1958 through , Taylor played for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers...
- Michael TejeraMichael TejeraMichael Tejera is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He has played all or part of five seasons in the majors, and currently is a pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Nationals.- Playoff appearances :...
- Luis TiantLuis TiantLuis Clemente Tiant Vega , born November 23, 1940 in Marianao, Cuba, , is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , Pittsburgh Pirates and California Angels...
- Jorge TocaJorge TocaJorge Luis Toca is a former professional baseball player. He played with the New York Mets from 1999-2001. He is tall and weighs . He plays first base and outfield. He bats and throws right-handed. He is mostly remembered for losing grip and letting his bat fly into the stands after swings on...
- Gil TorresGil TorresDon Gilberto Torres Núñez was a baseball player for the 1940 and 1944-1946 Washington Senators team. He is the son of Ricardo Torres, who was also a baseball player. He threw right-handed and batted right-handed. He debuted on April 25, 1940 and his final game was on September 14, 1946...
- Ricardo TorresRicardo Torres (baseball)Ricardo J. Torres Martinez was a Major League Baseball catcher and first baseman.Torres was the father of Gil Torres....
- Oscar TueroOscar TueroOscar Tuero was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals...
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- Raul ValdesRaúl ValdésRaúl Valdés is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.-Chicago Cubs:...
- Rogelio (Roy) ValdésRoy ValdesRogelio Lazaro Valdés Rojas was a Major League Baseball player.Born in Havana, Cuba, Valdés was one of many who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. His career consisted of one at bat as a pinch hitter for the Washington Senators at Fenway Park in Boston on May 3, 1944. He went...
- Hilario (Sandy) ValdespinoSandy ValdespinoHilario "Sandy" Valdespino Borroto , is an Cuban former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played from 1965-1971 for six different teams.-External links:*...
- René ValdezRené ValdézRené Valdez Gutiérrez is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who appeared in five games for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the baseball season.-External links:...
- José ValdivielsoJosé ValdivielsoJosé Martinez de Valdivielso is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1955 and 1961, for the Washington Senators and their later incarnation, the Minnesota Twins, primarily as a shortstop.-Sources:...
- Zoilo VersallesZoilo VersallesZoilo Casanova Versalles Rodriguez , nicknamed "Zorro", was a Cuban shortstop in Major League Baseball, who was considered a solid leadoff man, and a good baserunner whose speed helped him to cover a huge area at shortstop...
- Dayan ViciedoDayán ViciedoDayán Viciedo Pérez is a Cuban baseball player in the Chicago White Sox organization...
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- Adrián ZabalaAdrian ZabalaAdrián Zabala was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Giants in and . The 5'11", 165 pound left-hander was a native of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba....
- Oscar Zamora
- José ZardónJosé ZardónJosé Antonio Zardón Sánchez , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in . The 22-year-old rookie stood 6'0" and weighed 150 pounds....
* In 1871, Bellán became the first Latin American professional baseball player to play in the United States