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ﾃ］gel Padrﾃｳn (baseball)
ﾃ］gel Ernesto Padrﾃｳn (born September 16, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball left-handed pitcher who is a free agent. He signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in 2014. Padrﾃｳn is listed at and . In 2024, Padrﾃｳn threw a no hitter against Gigantes de Rivas of the Nicaraguan League, the first in Caribbean Series history since 1952. Career Boston Red Sox On July 14, 2014, Padrﾃｳn signed with the Boston Red Sox organization as an international free agent. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox, working to a 5.21 earned run average (ERA). In 2016, he played for the DSL Red Sox and the rookie-level GCL Red Sox, working to a 3.86 ERA over 13 games. He returned the next year and posted a 3.21 ERA in 10 games. He was promoted partway through the season and played in Single-A for the Lowell Spinners of the New York窶撤enn League, posting a 5.14 ERA in 14.0 innings of work. The following year, in 2018, Padrﾃｳn was promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("Pitch (baseball), pitches") the Baseball (ball), baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of out (baseball), retiring a batter (baseball), batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a base on balls, walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the pitcher is assigned the number 1. The pitcher is often considered the most important player on the defensive side of the game, and as such is situated at the right end of the defensive spectrum. There are many different types of pitchers, such as the starting pitcher, relief pitcher, middle reliever, left-handed specialist, lefty specialist, setup man, and the closing pitcher, closer. Traditionally, the pitcher also bats. Starting in 1973 with the American League and spreading to further leagues throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the hitting duties of the pitcher have generally been given over t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lowell Spinners
The Lowell Spinners were a baseball team based in Lowell, Massachusetts. From 1996 to 2020, they were members of Minor League Baseball's New York窶撤enn League (NYPL) as the Class A Short Season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. With Major League Baseball's reorganization of the minor leagues after the 2020 season, Lowell was not selected to continue in affiliated baseball. The team was founded in 1996, after the Elmira Pioneers moved to Lowell. For the 1996 and 1997 seasons, the Spinners played at Stoklosa Alumni Field; from 1998 onward, they played at Edward A. LeLacheur Park."Franchise History" ''MiLB.com''. Accessed September 9, 2016. History Lowell's heritage in[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Caribbean Series
After nine years of absence, the thirteenth edition of the Caribbean Series (''Serie del Caribe'') was revived in 1970 without the representing baseball clubs of Cuba and Panama. It was held in Caracas, Venezuela from February 5 to February 10 at Estadio Universitario, featuring the original members of the first stage. Puerto Rico was represented by the Leones de Ponce, while the host Navegantes del Magallanes represented Venezuela. The Dominican Republic debuted in the Series and was represented by the Tigres del Licey to complete a three-team tournament. The format consisted of 12 games, with each team facing the other competitors three times. Because the series was so small, each team had to face each other in one night. Summary For the first time, Venezuela captured the competition with a record of 7-1 behind strong pitching performances by Orlando Peﾃｱa (2-0, 2.00 ERA in 18.0 innings pitched), Aurelio Monteagudo (2-0, one shutout, 16 SO, 0.00 in 12 2竅3 IP), Jay Ritchie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habana (Cuban League)
The Habana B.B.C. also known as the Habana Reds or, later, the Leones del Habana was one of the oldest and most distinguished baseball teams in the old Cuban League, which existed from 1878 to 1961. Habana, representing the city of Havana, was the only team to play in the league every season of its existence and was one of its most successful franchises. In their early history they were known by their colors as the Reds; later they adopted the names of ''Leones'' or Lions. Throughout their existence they had a famous rivalry with Almendares. Habana won 30 Cuban League championships (more than any other club) and one Caribbean Series (in 1952). History 1878窶1899 In the first Cuban League season, played during the winter of 1878窶79, the Habana'a captain (or playing manager) was Esteban Bellﾃ｡n, who had played professionally in the United States. At the time, Habana and other clubs in the league were amateur sporting clubs. Every team played 4 games (all played on Sundays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Fine
Thomas Morgan Fine (October 10, 1914 窶 January 10, 2005) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in 23 games for the Boston Red Sox () and St. Louis Browns (). The native of Cleburne, Texas, stood tall and weighed . He was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. Despite pitching just two seasons in the major leagues, Fine was a professional baseball pitcher for 15 years (1939窶1942; 1946窶1956). He is most remembered for his career in Cuban baseball during five seasons, and especially for being the first (and until 2024, the only) pitcher to hurl a no-hitter game in Caribbean Series history. Professional career Fine played for the Scranton Red Sox of the Eastern League, where in 1946 he broke the leagues record for most consecutive wins with 15. He made his major league debut in 1947 with the Red Sox and finished with a 1窶2 record in seven starts. He appeared in the majors again in 1950 with the Browns and posted 0窶1 in 14 games as a reliever. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Caribbean Series
The 2024 Caribbean Series was the 66th edition of the Caribbean Series club baseball tournament, played from February 1 to February 9, 2024, at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, United States. This was the first time since the 1991 series that the Caribbean Series was held outside of Latin America, as well as the first Caribbean Series that was held at a Major League Baseball ballpark. The series brought together the champions of seven professional baseball leagues: the four full members of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela), plus three guests (Curaﾃｧao, Nicaragua and Panama). Tiburones de la Guaira won their first championship, representing Venezuela. Summary On February 3, the game between the Tigres del Licey and Criollos de Caguas had an attendance of 35,972 fans; the highest attendance ever for a Caribbean Series game. On February 7, ﾃ］gel Padrﾃｳn of the Tiburones de La Guaira completed a no-hitt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiburones De La Guaira
The Tiburones de La Guaira () are a baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP). Though they nominally represent La Guaira (playing at the Estadio Jorge Luis Garcﾃｭa Carneiro), they also play home games at the Estadio Universitario in nearby Caracas. Tiburones have won eight national championships since their founding in 1962, most recently in 2024. History In 1962 the Licoreros de Pampero team, which was founded in 1955, was sold for the symbolic price of one Bolﾃｭvar by his owner Alejandro Hernﾃ｡ndez to Josﾃｩ Antonio Casanova, who was considered the greatest Venezuelan manager at the time. The new team changed its name to Tiburones de la Guaira. Casanova, who was also the first manager of the team, did not have enough financial resources to go through an entire season. He then talked to his friend, Dr. Jesﾃｺs Morales Valarino, who suggested an alliance with an important group of personalities and traders such as Manuel Malpica, Jose Antonio Diaz, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tigres De Aragua
The Tigres de Aragua () is a baseball team that plays in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and represents the state of Aragua. Founded in 1965, the Tigres plays its home games at the Estadio Josﾃｩ Pﾃｩrez Colmenares in Maracay. The team won the Venezuelan National Series Championship for the third time in 2009, by defeating the Leones del Caracas at the UCV Stadium, 7窶2, in the seventh game of a best-of-seven series. This championship made it their third in a row and eighth in history, including five of the prior six years. The Tigres won their first Caribbean World Series title in 2009. Their most recent championship was in the 2015窶2016 season, when they defeated Navegantes del Magallanes in six playoff games. Championship titles and managers * 窶: Rod Carew * 窶: Osvaldo Virgil * 1975窶: Osvaldo Virgil * 窶: Buddy Bailey * 2004窶: Buddy Bailey * 窶: Buddy Bailey * 2007窶: Buddy Bailey * 2008窶: Buddy Bailey * 窶: Buddy Bailey * 窶: Eddie Pﾃ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (, or LVBP) is the top-level professional baseball league in Venezuela. The league's champion takes part in the Caribbean Series each year. History Background and predecessors Baseball had been played in Venezuela at the amateur level since the late 19th century, with the first national tournament played in Caracas in October 1917, between eight teams representing Caracas, La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Macuto, Vargas, Macuto, and Maracay. Early clubs included Santa Marta (baseball club), Santa Marta (La Guaira), Patriotas de Venezuela, Venezuela and Navegantes del Magallanes, Magallanes (both of Caracas). A national baseball league () was officially formed on June 26, 1927. In the 1930s, the league included Magallanes, Royal Criollo, and Concordia, the latter of which was sponsored by Gonzalo Gomez, brother of dictator Juan Vicente Gﾃｳmez. Concordia attracted talent like Martﾃｭn Dihigo as well as future Venezuelan stars including Alex Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorados De Chihuahua
The Dorados de Chihuahua (English: Chihuahua Goldens) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua. Their home ballpark is the Estadio Chihuahua. Established in 1940, the Dorados have played in the Mexican League in four stints: in 1940, from 1973 to 1981, from 2007 to 2010, and most recently in 2024. History Origins in the Mexican League The Mexican League was founded in 1925 with five teams and slowly grew. By the late 1930s and 40s, the league was drawing the top players from the Negro leagues, including Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Martin Dihigo, Ray Dandridge and Willie Wells. Native Mexican talent was almost run out of the league in 1940, when many Cuban and Negro league stars took central stage 窶 only a handful of Mexican players like ﾃ］gel Castro and Jesﾃｺs Valenzuela were competitive with the foreign imports. Three Negro leaguers won Triple Crowns in a 4-year period 窶 since then only three other players have won Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El ﾃ“uila De Veracruz
El ﾃ“uila de Veracruz (English: The Eagle of Veracruz) is a professional baseball team that plays in the Mexican League. Based in Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, they play their home games at the Estadio Universitario Beto ﾃ」ila. History Baseball was introduced to Veracruz during the early 20th century by employees of American and British oil companies. Native employees began to take an interest in the games, played by the managers of these companies, who then purchased uniforms for the new players. The uniforms they purchased were red, which had a lasting effect on future baseball teams in Veracruz. Mexican Eagle Petroleum Company, Mexican Eagle Petroleum Co., a Mexican oil company now known as Pemex, was the inspiration for the name of the first baseball club founded in Veracruz, the Rojos del ﾃ“uila ("Reds of the Eagle"), founded on September 16, 1903. Beginnings One of the original teams of the Mexican League, Mexican Baseball League, ﾃ“uila won its first champions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexican League
The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country. The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games each season. Five teams in each division advance to a four-round postseason tournament that culminates in the Serie del Rey, a best-of-seven championship series between the two division champions. The Mexican League has two affiliated developmental leagues, the Liga Norte de Mﾃｩxico and Mexican Academy League. Founded in 1925, LMB grew substantially in the immediate post-World War II era thanks to the efforts of Jorge Pasquel, who greatly increased the quality and visibility of the league by luring players from Major League Baseball (MLB). The conflict between the Mexican League and "organized baseball" was resolved in 1955, when the Mexican League joined the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, the predecessor of Minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
