Cholly Naranjo

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Lázaro Ramón Gonzalo Naranjo [nah-RAHN-ho] (born September 12, 1956) is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 11.5", 165 lb. he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

A native of Havana, Cuba, Naranjo was signed in 1952 by the Washington Senators, but he did not play for them. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954, he entered the majors in 1956 with the Pirates, appearing for them in 17 games.

In one-season career, Naranjo posted a 1-2 record with 26 strikeouts and a 4.46 ERA in 34 ⅓ innings of work, including three starts and seven games finished. As a hitter, he went 1-for-7 for a .143 average, including one double, one run, and one RBI.