Juan Delis

Juan Delis
Third baseman
Born: February 27, 1928
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Died: July 23, 2003 (aged 75)
Havana, Cuba
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1955 for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
September 18, 1955 for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Batting average .189
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 11
Teams

Juan Francisco Delis (February 27, 1928 – July 23, 2003) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1955.[1]

Prior to his Major League career, Delis had played in the Cuban League, winning the "Rookie of the Year" award in 1953-54.[2] After his Major League career, Delis played in the Mexican League, leading the league in doubles with 43 in 1960 and 37 in 1962.[2]

References

  1. "Juan Delis Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Moffi, Larry (2006). Crossing the Line: Black Major Leaguers, 1947-1959. United States: University of Nebraska Press. p. 249. ISBN 978-0-8032-8316-9.

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