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Navegantes Del Magallanes
The Navegantes del Magallanes ( Magellan Navigators), commonly known as Magallanes, are a baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Based in Valencia, Magallanes has won 13 LVBP championships and two (2) Caribbean Series. It was founded on October 26 of 1917, contra viento y marea: 100 años de historia 1917-2017. Mascot The Capy is the official mascot of the Navegantes del Magallanes baseball team. The bird wears a navigator costume. He has a girlfriend named Lola, a very charming parrot. Notable players * José Altuve *Sam Nahem (1915–2004), Major League Baseball pitcher * Endy Chavez, MLB outfielder * Luis Arraez, MLB infielder * Richard Hidalgo, outfielder * Melvin Mora, outfielder * Carlos Garcia, aka "The Admiral", infielder * Edgardo Alfonzo, infielder * Alvaro Espinoza, infielder * Elvis Andrus, infielder * Pablo Sandoval, infielder * Johan Santana Johan Alexander Santana Araque (; born March 13, 1979) is a Venezuelan former professiona ...
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Valencia, Carabobo
Valencia () is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela. The city is an economic hub that contains Venezuela's top industries and manufacturing companies. It is also the largest city in the Valencia-Maracay metropolitan region, which with a population of about 4.5 million is the country's second largest after that of Caracas. Caracas lies some away to the east. History The area was already inhabited in the fourth millennium BC. The inhabitants were mainly hunters and gatherers who might have already developed some elementary forms of agriculture. Between AD 200 and 1000 an important settlement was formed close to Lake Valencia. Around the year 1000, waves of migration started to come from the Orinoco river area, probably arriving along the Pao river. The fusion of previous settlements with these new populations gave rise to the Vacencioide culture. People in the area belonged mostly to Arawak groups. They were hunters and gatherers who ...
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Pablo Sandoval
Pablo Emilio Sandoval Reyes (born August 11, 1986) is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves. He stands tall, and weighs . Nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda", Sandoval is a two-time All-Star and has won three World Series championships with the Giants. He hit three home runs in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, becoming the fourth player to hit three home runs in a World Series game, leading to his being named that year's World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP). During the offseason, Sandoval plays for the Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL). In 2002, Sandoval was signed by the San Francisco Giants. Sandoval worked his way through the minor leagues and debuted with the Giants in 2008, batting .345 in 41 games. Capable of playing first base, third base, and ca ...
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César Jiménez (baseball)
César Enrique Jiménez (born November 12, 1984) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies. Professional career Seattle Mariners Jiménez was signed as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2001; he was signed by Mariners scout Emilio Carrasquel. That year, he took part in the Mariners Fall Instructional League. In , he excelled being named Dominican Team's Most Valuable Pitcher by the Mariners organization, he went 7–1 with a 0.83 earned run average in 65.1 innings of work. He was with Peoria where launched a single game, going without decision with 3.38 ERA, striking out three in 2.2 innings pitched. At the same time launched for Everett, taking eight appearances relief as leaving a combined 2–1 with 2.70 ERA, striking out 25 in 20 innings pitched. At the end of the season, he participated in the 2002 Arizona Instructional League. He appeared in 28 games (20 starts) f ...
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Junior Guerra
Junior José Guerra Maurera (born January 16, 1985) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves in 2001. Guerra is notable for his development of a split-finger fastball, a pitch which he learned while playing in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and ultimately led to his 2015 return to the MLB. Guerra said of the pitch in 2017, "I have no idea where I would be without it." Career Early years In October of 2001, the Atlanta Braves signed the then 16 year old Guerra, as an international free agent out of Venezuela, to play as a catcher. After being converted to a pitcher in 2006, he was released by the Braves and signed with the New York Mets in 2008, where he gained traction but failed a PED test in 2009. In 2010, h ...
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Enderson Franco
Enderson Daniel Franco (born December 29, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and in the KBO League (KBO) for the Lotte Giants. Franco was signed as an international free agent by the Houston Astros in 2009. He made his MLB debut in 2019. Career Houston Astros Franco was signed as an international free agent by the Houston Astros on July 4, 2009. He spent the 2010 with the DSL Astros, going 1–3 with a 3.67 ERA in 34 innings. He spent the 2011 season with the Gulf Coast Astros, going 1–2 with a 4.40 ERA in 47 innings. He returned to the GCL Astros in 2012, going 3–2 with a 4.86 ERA in 50 innings. In 2013, he played for the Greeneville Astros, going 2–5 with a 5.05 ERA in 51.2 innings. Tampa Bay Rays Franco selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the Triple-A phase of the 2013 Rule 5 draft. He played for the Hudso ...
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Vicente Campos
José Vicente Campos Carnota (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Career Prior to the 2012 season, John Sickels of Minorleagueball.com considered him the Seattle Mariners' fifth best prospect for 2012. New York Yankees On January 13, 2012, Campos and Michael Pineda were traded to the New York Yankees for Jesús Montero and Héctor Noesí. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season. After the 2014 season, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and then signed him to a minor league contract. Campos was added to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015. Arizona Diamondbacks On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Diamondbacks for Tyler Clippard. The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25. Los Angeles Angels On November 4, the Angels claimed Campos ...
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Silvino Bracho
Silvino Bracho (born July 17, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Bracho was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011 as an amateur free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves. Listed at and , he throws and bats right-handed. Professional career Arizona Diamondbacks Bracho was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 9, 2011, as an amateur free agent. He began his professional career in 2012 with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks. He reached Class A in 2014 with the South Bend Silver Hawks, where he compiled a 3–2 win–loss record with a league-leading 26 saves and a 2.08 earned run average (ERA), and was a Midwest League post-season All Star. He reached Double-A in 2015, with the Mobile BayBears. Bracho was called up to the majors for the first time on August 30, 2015. He collected an ERA of 1.46 in 13 appearances during the 2015 season. He made the Opening Day rost ...
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Henderson Álvarez
Henderson Javier Álvarez (born April 18, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2011 through 2012, the Miami Marlins from 2013 through 2015, and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017. Álvarez debuted in MLB with the Blue Jays in 2011, and was traded to the Marlins after the 2012 season. He threw a no-hitter for the Marlins on the last day of the 2013 season, and was named an MLB All-Star during the 2014 season. He did not pitch in MLB during the 2016 season due to a shoulder injury. Professional career Minor leagues Álvarez signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent, and made his professional baseball debut in 2007 with the Dominican Summer Blue Jays of the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, pitching to a 1–2 win–loss record with a 5.61 earned run average (ERA). Álvarez subsequently moved to the United States ...
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Ismael Chavez
Ismael may refer to: People * Ismael Balkhi, a political activist from Afghanistan * Ismael Blanco (born 1983), an Argentine professional footballer * Ismael Prego "Wismichu", a Spanish youtuber * Ismael Villegas, a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Other uses * Ismael, Sar-e Pol, a village in Afghanistan * ''Ismael'' (film), a 2013 Spanish film * ''Ismael'' (novel), a 1977 novel by Klas Östergren See also * Ismaël * Ysmael (other) * Isfael, Welsh bishop and saint * Ishmael (other) * Ismail (other) * Ismail (name) Ismail ( ar, إسماعيل or , ) is an Arabic given name. It corresponds to the English name Ishmael. Etymology and meaning The literal translation of the name ''Ismail'' is "heard by God" and according to Abrahamic tradition, it refers to t ...
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Luis García (third Baseman)
Luis García Beltrán (September 11, 1929 – January 9, 2014) was a Venezuelan professional baseball player and manager. Listed at 5' 11" (1.80 m), 189 lb (86 kg), he batted and threw right handed. At an early age García was dubbed Camaleón by his family, and he carried this nickname throughout his professional career, which spanned 22 years. He was born in Carúpano, a city located in the eastern coastal area of Sucre state in Venezuela. Despite his short, stocky build, he was a gifted athlete and knew more about baseball than his playmates, so he became the natural leader in pickup games and later in school. He was also a fine, dependable third baseman and, from the start, he had the ability to hit the ball to all fields, regardless of size or capacity. Owner of a strong throwing arm, he had good range, being able to catch fly balls from his left field and infield teammates, making everything look easy. García played in the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, ...
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Mario Lisson
Mario Lisson Ortega (born May 31, 1984 in Caracas, Miranda State, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop and current manager of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Kansas City Royals on April 1, 2002. Professional career Kansas City Royals On April 1, 2002, Lisson signed with the Kansas City Royals organization as an international free agent. He made his professional debut with the rookie ball GCL Royals. Lisson did not play in 2003 and spent the 2004 season with the rookie ball Idaho Falls Chukars, slashing .289/.398/.438 with 8 home runs and 49 RBI. In 2005, he played for the Single-A Burlington Bees, batting .250/.386/.408 in 78 games. He remained in Burlington for the 2006 season, hitting .263/.368/.421 with 13 home runs and 73 RBI in 130 games. Lisson spent the next year with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, batting .285/.348/.408 in 126 contests. On November 20, 2007, Lisson was added to Kansas City's 4 ...
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