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References
- ↑ "Luis Aponte statistics at Baseball Reference". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
| Luis Aponte | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:June 14, 1953 El Tigre, Venezuela | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 1980, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 6, 1984, for the Cleveland Indians |
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