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Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934), 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.
3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1984. (Voted by BBWAA on 341/403 ballots) View Luis Aparicio's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season. Full Name: Luis Ernesto Aparicio. Nicknames: Pronunciation: \ \. Twitter:
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Jun 29, 2024 · Luis Aparicio (b. 1934) is a Venezuelan baseball player who became known for his outstanding fielding, speed on the base paths, and durability. He appeared in 2,581 games at shortstop, a record in American professional baseball that stood for more than three decades.
Luis Ernesto Aparicio was born April 29, 1934, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Signed as an amateur free agent by the White Sox at the age of 19, Aparicio spent two years in the minors before making his major league debut on April 17, 1956.
Luis Aparicio was a Venezuelan shortstop who played for the White Sox, Orioles and Red Sox from 1956 to 1972. He won six AL Gold Gloves, one World Series and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.
Sep 18, 2023 · Learn about the achievements and milestones of Luis Aparicio, the first Venezuelan Hall of Famer and a pioneer shortstop in MLB. See how he stole bases, won rings, played for two teams and was honored in the 21st century.
Luis Aparicio helped to redefine the role and expectations of Major League shortstops with agile fielding, spray-hitting and speedy baserunning. He took Rookie of the Year honors in 1956 ...
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