Las Tunas (baseball)
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| League |
Cuban National Series (Group C) |
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| Location |
Las Tunas |
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| Ballpark |
Julio Antonio Mella Stadium |
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| Year founded |
1977-78 |
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| Nickname(s) |
Magos (Wizards)Leñadores(Lumbermans), Espinosos |
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| League championships |
None |
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| 2005-06 |
47-43 (3rd, Group C) |
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Did not qualify for playoffs |
| Manager |
Ermidelio Urrutia Quiroga |
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Las Tunas is a baseball team in the Cuban National Series. Based in the city of Las Tunas, the Magos,or Leñadores also known as the Espinosos, were long a perennial last-place team in Group C. In 1992-1993, Las Tunas reached the quarterfinals, but have not been back to the playoffs since. However, since the emergence of superstar Osmani Urrutia in the early 1990s, the Magos have been competitive, finishing with winning records in 2005 and 2006. This team is known by their powerful offensive, have players like Alexander Guerrero the leader of home runs in the current season and the most offensive shortstop with 19 HR in the past season.
Current roster
- Catchers: Norlis Concepción, Yusisley Flores, Yosvani Alarcón, Yannier Velásquez
- Infielders: Joan Carlos Pedroso, Danel Castro, Lázaro Ortiz, Yordanis Alarcón, Amaury Suárez, Héctor Tamayo, Alexander Guerrero, Michel Brito, Yordan Batista
- Outfielders: Osmani Urrutia, Yordanis Scull, Andrés Quiala, Henry Urrutia, Jorge Honson
- Pitchers: Ubisney Bermúdez, Damichel González, Yoelkis Cruz, Reinier Hernández, Yoendri Molina, Wilbert Verdecia, Lázaro Pausa, Elicrides Arias, Dael Mejía, José Rafael Santana, Jesús Guerra, Gionni Boice
National Series MVPs
Other notable players
