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Find out how many Venezuelans play in the Major Leagues, the names of the players in the American League and National League, statistics, photos and more.

Important info:

  • 52 Venezuelan baseball players in the Major Leagues.
  • 226 Venezuelan baseball players have played in the Major Leagues since 1939.

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Venezuelan Pitcher Resigned with the Colorado Rockies (27/01/2012)

The Venezuelan baseball player Rafael Betancourt has signed a new two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies and will now serve as the team’s closing pitcher, according to an article in the Washington Post on Wednesday.
The right-handed relief pitcher saved…

Venezuelans in the Major Leagues (23/12/2011)

Venezuela has the second-highest number of  baseball players in the U.S. Major Leagues after the Dominican Republic. Since 1939, 270 Venezuelans have played in the Major Leagues.
Baseball is the most popular competitive sport in Venezuela. There is no city…

Rick Sweet of the U.S. to Manage Venezuelan Baseball Team (17/11/2011)

The president of the baseball team Leones del Caracas, Luis Ávila, announced via his Twitter account today (@lavila_leones) that Rick Sweet is the team’s new manager. Leones del Caracas is one of the most popular baseball teams in Venezuela.
“He…

Gerardo Parra Wins Gold Glove Award (03/11/2011)

Venezuelan Gerardo Parra, an outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been named the 2011 Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipient for National League leftfielder, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced on Tuesday. Parra is the only Venezuelan on the…

Dmitri Young in Venezuelan Winter League (13/10/2011)

While Delmon Young was playing for the Tigers in the MLB postseason Wednesday night, big brother Dmitri was in Venezuela, trying to re-start his own baseball career, according to Dan Steinberg  from The Washington Post .“I found this quote from…

Yorvit Torrealba and Franklin Morales Insuperable (29/09/2011)

Venezuelan catcher Yorvit Torrealba hit two home runs including a grand slam to become the best Latin American batter in the MLB games on Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow Venezuelan Franklin Morales picked up the victory in the Red Sox’s win.
Torrealba…

U.S. Manager to Continue Leading Venezuelan Baseball Team (23/09/2011)

The Venezuelan newspaper Últimas Noticias reported Thursday that the baseball team known as “Los Tigres de Aragua” (The Aragua Tigers) will once again begin this season under the direction of U.S. manager Buddy Bailey.
After being confirmed as manager for…

Carlos Gonzalez Named National League Player of the Week (30/08/2011)

Last week, Colorado Rockies’ Venezuelan outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was named the National League’s Best Player with 10 RBIs and tied for first in hits (13) and runs (nine).
According to mlb.com, Gonzalez hit .481 (13-for-27) and ranked second in the…

Two Venezuelans Successfully Debuted in Major League (11/08/2011)

Venezuelan players Henderson Álvarez and Salvador Pérez, who recently joined the Major League, had an impressive performance on Wednesday night in the U.S. Lester Oliveros, Eduardo Sánchez, Alex Torres, Brayan Villarreal, José Altuve, Alexi Amarista, Ezequiel Carrera, Robinson Chirinos, Manuel…

Vizquel, As a Strong as an Ox (26/07/2011)

Omar Vizquel, 44, still has physical conditions to play in the field just like did when he was 25 years old, highlighted the Venezuelan newspaper Últimas Noticias.
On Sunday, July 24, the Chicago White Sox infielder closed the game with…

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