Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel,nicknamed "Little Louie",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop from 1956 to 1973 for three American League (AL) teams,most prominently the Chicago White Sox. During his ten seasons with the team,he became known for his exceptional defensive and base-stealing skills. A 13-time All-Star,,he made an immediate impact with the team,winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1956 after leading the league in stolen bases and leading AL shortstops in putouts and assists;he was the first Latin American player to win the award.
Oswaldo JoséGuillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball player who is the current manager of Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan League. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for 16 seasons,primarily with the Chicago White Sox,from 1985 to 2000. During that time,he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award and also a Gold Glove. He was considered one of the best defensive shortstops of his era. Guillen later managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011,winning the World Series in 2005 and then moving to the Miami Marlins in 2012.
Raymond Otis Boone was an American professional baseball infielder and scout who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Primarily a third baseman and shortstop,he was a two-time American League All-Star,and led his league in runs batted in with 116 in 1955. He batted and threw right-handed and was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 172 pounds (78 kg).
Aurelio Rodríguez Ituarte,Jr.,sometimes known by the nickname "Chi Chi",was a Mexican professional baseball player,who spent the bulk of his Major League career with the Detroit Tigers. Known for his powerful throwing arm,he was one of the great defensive third basemen of his generation. His career range factor of 3.215 per nine innings at third base ranks second in major league history,and his 4,150 assists at the position ranked fifth in major league history at the time of his retirement.
James Lloyd Spencer was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. Born in Hanover,Pennsylvania,the left-handed Spencer was recognized for his excellent fielding ability,but also served in later years as a designated hitter.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1986 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1973 throughout the world.
John Claiborn Mayberry Sr. is an American former Major League Baseball player who was active from 1968 to 1982 for the Houston Astros,Kansas City Royals,Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. He was a two-time All Star.
Roy Frederick Smalley III is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 through 1987 for the Texas Rangers (1975–76),Minnesota Twins,New York Yankees (1982–84),and Chicago White Sox (1984). Smalley was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. His father,Roy Jr.,was also an MLB league shortstop,and his uncle,Gene Mauch,was a long-time MLB manager and infielder.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1959 throughout the world.
Richard John McAuliffe was an American professional baseball shortstop / second baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers (1960–73) and Boston Red Sox (1974–75). He was a part of the Tigers' 1968 World Series championship,and was known for his unusual batting stance. A left-handed hitter,McAuliffe held his hands very high with an open stance that faced the pitcher. As the pitcher delivered to home plate,he moved his forward (right) foot to a more conventional position before swinging.
Edwin Albert Brinkman was an American professional baseball player,coach and scout. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1975,most prominently as a member of the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers.
Walter Allen Williams was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional Baseball league as an outfielder between 1964 and 1977,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox where,he established himself as a fan favorite for his enthusiastic playing style. He also played for the Houston Colt .45s,Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees before playing for two seasons in the Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Michael Thomas Heath is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1978),Oakland Athletics (1979–1985),St. Louis Cardinals (1986),Detroit Tigers (1986–1990),and Atlanta Braves (1991).
Alexei Fernando Ramírez Rodriguez is a Cuban former professional baseball shortstop. He has played for the Chicago White Sox,San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and Pinar del Rio of the Cuban National Series. His nickname,given to him by former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén,is "the Cuban Missile" due to his tall,slim physique and combination of speed,power,and strong throwing arm. Ramírez batted and threw right-handed.
Peter Thomas Ward was a Canadian-born professional baseball player who appeared in 973 games over nine seasons in Major League Baseball as a third baseman,outfielder and first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles (1962),Chicago White Sox (1963–1969) and New York Yankees (1970).
Stephen Bradley Dillard is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Detroit Tigers,Chicago Cubs,and Chicago White Sox. Dillard,a reserve infielder,played mainly as a second baseman.
Juan Ramón Bernhardt Coradin is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned 13 seasons. Bernhardt spent parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1976),and the Seattle Mariners (1977–79). As a member of the inaugural Mariners team in 1977,he hit the team's first home run. Over his major league career,he compiled a .238 batting average with 46 runs scored,117 hits,19 doubles,two triples,nine home runs,and 43 runs batted in (RBIs) in 154 games played.
Charles Richard McKinney is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1970 and 1977. Originally an infielder when he came up with the Chicago White Sox,he became more of a utility player as his career progressed.
Gilberto Rondón is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed and was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg).
