HALL OF FAME: Minnie Miñoso, 2022
MINNIE MIÑOSO “The Cuban Comet” Born: November 29, 1923 in Perico, Cuba Died: March 1, 2015 (age 91) Position: Outfielder, third baseman Bats: Right / Throws: Right Hall of Fame induction: 2022 Teams: Cleveland Indians (1949, 1951, 1958, 1959), Chicago White Sox (1951-1957, 1960-1961, 1964, 1976, 1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1962), Washington Senators (1963) MLB
HALL OF FAME: Tony Oliva, 2022
TONY OLIVA "Tony-O" Born: July 20, 1938 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Position: Outfielder Bats: Left / Throws: Right Hall of Fame induction: 2022 Team: Minnesota Twins, 15 years (1962-1976) MLB debut: September 9, 1962 Final game: September 29, 1976 A smooth-swinging, left-handed hitting machine and one of the first Cuban-born hitting stars in baseball’s
HALL OF FAME: Mariano Rivera, 2019
MARIANO RIVERA Closer Born: November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama Hall of Fame induction: 2019 Team: New York Yankees, 1995-2013 Hall of Fame plaque: "Set standard for relief pitchers with unprecedented consistency and efficiency as pillar of Yankees dynasty of the 1990s and 2000s. Devastating cut fastball frustrated batters, generating broken bats at a
HALL OF FAME: Vladimir Guerrero, 2018
VLADIMIR GUERRERO Right fielder Born: February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic Hall of Fame induction: 2018 Primary team: L.A./California Angels Hall of Fame plaque: “Dazzling five-tool talent from the Dominican Republic renowned for distinctive approach in batter’s box as well as aggressive style in the field and on the basepaths. Covered the plate with
HALL OF FAME: Ivan Rodriguez, 2017
IVAN RODRIGUEZ Catcher Born: Nov. 27, 1971 in Manatí, Puerto Rico Hall of Fame induction: 2017 Primary team: Texas Rangers Hall of Fame plaque: “A rugged do-it-all catcher whose powerful arm and consistent bat produced records at the plate and behind it. Hit .296 over 21 seasons, amassing more hits, doubles, and total bases than
