What nationality is Omar Vizquel?

What nationality is Omar Vizquel?

American
Venezuelan
Omar Vizquel/Nationality

How many Golden Gloves does Omar Vizquel have?

11 Gold Gloves
Omar Vizquel played more games at shortstop than any other man in the history of baseball. His career spanned four decades and 24 seasons, over which he won 11 Gold Gloves.

How tall is Omar Vizquel?

5′ 9″
Omar Vizquel/Height

How old is Omar Vizquel?

54 years (April 24, 1967)
Omar Vizquel/Age

What is Omar Vizquel accused of?

The former big league shortstop was named as a defendant along with the Chicago White Sox and the Birmingham Barons.

When did Omar Vizquel leave Indians?

The complaint said he considered Vizquel a friend. Vizquel played for the Indians from 1994 through 2004.

Is Derek Jeter the worst shortstop of all time?

Jeter has been one of the worst defensive shortstops over the last decade by most statistical measures. His range rates abysmally and a below-average arm isn’t helping matters. A chorus of voices outside New York say Jeter didn’t earn those honors, and the statistics conclusively agree.

Who was the dirtiest player in baseball?

Tyrus Raymond Cobb was and has been chronicled as the dirtiest player that ever lived. Not just because he is a family member, but the stories of him sliding into base with sharpened spikes pointed high. His anger also was said not to be only on the ballfield.

Where does Omar Vizquel rank among all time hits?

Omar Vizquel. Vizquel is the all-time hits leader among players from Venezuela (2,877; 43rd all-time ), and the shortstop with the third-most hits all time, behind Derek Jeter and Honus Wagner. Vizquel is the sacrifice hit leader of the live-ball era .

How many years did Raquel Vizquel play in the MLB?

During his 24-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Vizquel played for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Who is Luis Vizquel and what does he do?

Vizquel started his career with the Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League together with Tony Armas, Bo Díaz and Andrés Galarraga. He learned to switch hit from Bill Plummer who managed Vizquel with the Leones del Caracas, in 1986-87 and 1988-89, and coached and managed the Mariners.

How many Gold Gloves did Juan Vizquel win with the Indians?

Cleveland Indians. Vizquel won nine consecutive Gold Gloves with the Mariners and Indians, starting with his first in 1993 with Seattle and continuing until 2001. Alex Rodriguez broke Vizquel’s streak and won the award in 2002. Vizquel won two additional Gold Gloves in 2005 and 2006 with the San Francisco Giants .