Since baseball came to Venezuela It has become a land that produces talents that make us great. Major League Baseball (MLB). One of those players who achieved legendary status is Omar Vizquelwinner of 11 Golden Gloves and three times selected to participate in the Stars game.
Con sus 2877 hits, Omar Vizquel He is the second Venezuelan player with the most hits in MLB. Solo Miguel Cabrerawith 3174, surpasses him in this section. Therefore, he is an authoritative voice to give any opinion about the baseball of his country.
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In an interview he gave with Opening the Podcastthe iconic shortstop of Cleveland Indianswas asked about his historic lineup of Venezuelan players who have played in Big leagues.
A selection that was not at all easy, especially if you take into account the large number of Venezuelan exponents who have shone in the best baseball in the world.
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The shortstop opted for the historical ones
Nevertheless, Omar Vizquel He did not shy away from this debate and chose the nine best players, position by position, that his nation has produced.
At first base, “Silk hands” opted for Andres Galarraga. While in the antechamber he chose Pablo Sandoval about Melvin Mora.
Omar Vizquel He completed the box with José Altuve and in the gardens he selected Bob Abreu (right), Carlos Gonzalez (Center) and Maglio Ordonez (left). In turn, in the receiving position would be the historic Salvador Perez.
The shortstop preferred these three over Ronald Acuña Jr.because the current one Most valuable Player of the National League still has a young career in MLB.
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At his position, shortstop, Omar Vizquel He left for Luis Apariciothe only Venezuelan who is currently in the Hall of Fame.
Miguel Cabrerapossibly the next member of Cooperstownwould be his designated hitter in this Dream Team Venezuelan.
But now it was time to go to the pitchers. There he preferred the winners of the CY Young, Johan Santana and Félix Hernández. In addition to them, he named Carlos Zambrano, Freddy García, Carlos Silva and as closer Francisco “Kid” Rodríguez.
Venezuelan Dream Team for Omar Vizquel
1B: Andrés Galarraga
2B: Jose Altuve
3B: Pablo Sandoval
SS: Luis Aparicio
RF: Bob Abreu
CF: Carlos Gonzalez
LF: Magglio Ordoñez
DH: Miguel Cabrera
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2024-07-02 20:44:01
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