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Luis Aparicio

Venezuelan Hall of Fame baseball player · Venezuela · On the map · Athletes · Born 1934 · age 92

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 as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

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Career 5

ClubYears
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Tiburones de La Guaira
Boston Red Sox
Águilas del Zulia

Awards

Rawlings Gold Glove Award

About this person

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.

Country
Venezuela
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1934 · age 92