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.
- 270 Venezuelan baseball players have played in the Major Leagues since 1939.
Latest news:
Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera Nears 300 Home Runs
(17/05/2012)
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers has been vying against the Los Angeles Angels’ Torii Hunter to become the next player to reach 300 homeruns in the Major Leagues.
On Tuesday, Cabrera hit his eighth homerun of the season against…
Venezuela’s Henderson Alvarez Seeks Third Victory with Toronto Blue Jays
(11/05/2012)
Henderson Alvarez’s performance with the Toronto Blue Jays last week against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was the most brilliant of his career.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan player didn’t allow Anaheim to score a single run during his first performance…
Venezuela’s Omar Vizquel Makes History Again
(07/05/2012)
At age 45, Venezuelan baseball player Omar Vizquel of the Toronto Blue Jays has made history again by becoming the oldest shortstop in the MLB.
Vizquel, who is originally from Caracas, enjoyed the news. He recalled the best times of…
Venezuelan Player Breaks Records in the Major League
(30/04/2012)
Last week was a historic one for Venezuelan baseball player Miguel Cabrera, who hit his sixth home run of the season and set a record for the most home runs ever in the history of the Detroit Tiger’s Comerica Park.…
Venezuelan Slugger Pablo Sandoval Beats Willie Mays’ Hit Streak
(26/04/2012)
On Tuesday night, when the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 9 to 2, Venezuelan player Pablo Sandoval went 3 for 1 to seal a 17-game hit streak, beating the record previously held by Willie Mays. He has since…
Three Home Runs for Omar Infante
(17/04/2012)
Omar Infante, second baseman for the Miami Marlins, made his third home run of the season and his first in the Marlins’ new ballpark yesterday, helping consolidate a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros in a game that went into…
Cabrera the Star Venezuelan Player on MLB Opening Day
(10/04/2012)
Venezuelan slugger Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers unleashed a batting fury against the Boston Red Sox in a season-opening series over the weekend. On Saturday he hit two home runs, on Sunday he scored five runs-batted-in and tied the…
Baseball Season Began This Week, More Than 64 Venezuelans Participating
(04/04/2012)
This year’s Major League Baseball season began this week with a record 64 Venezuelan players participating in American and National League teams.
At the beginning of the season last year, the number of Venezuelan players in the MLB reached 63.…
Vizquel Opened Spring Training Game with a Home Run
(03/04/2012)
The Venezuelan baseball player Omar Vizquel is not tired. At almost 45 years old, he earned a home run for the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game yesterday.
It was Vizquel’s first home run in this year’s spring…
Venezuela’s Omar Vizquel Begins 24th Season in Major League Baseball
(29/03/2012)
Omar Vizquel of Venezuela will begin the 2012 baseball season – his 24th season playing in the MLB – on the roster of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Vizquel, born in the capital city of Caracas, signed a minor league contract…
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