Top 10 Top 10 Baseball Players
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1. Tetelo Vargas (1876–1981)
Revered in San Pedro de Macorís as a star outfielder and courageous opponent of dictator Rafael Trujillo.
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2. ’Ozzie’ Virgil (b. 1932)
The first Dominican to make it big time in the US Major League in the 1950s.
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3. Felipe Alou (b. 1935)
This power hitter enjoyed a long career as a player and award-winning manager.
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4. Juan Marichal (b. 1937)
Popularly known as the “Dominican Dandy” for his flamboyant style, Marichal was a record-breaking pitcher.
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5. Ricardo Carty (b. 1939)
Carty was so impressive as a youngster that ten clubs tried to sign him up.
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6. Tony Peña (b. 1957)
A four-time Golden Glover, he was an adept catcher and then a highly rated manager.
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7. Sammy Sosa (b. 1968)
A household name, who rose from shoe shining to become a millionaire star and philanthropist.
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8. Pedro Martínez (b. 1971)
Widely considered to be simply the best pitcher in the US Major League.
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9. Vladimir Guerrero (b. 1976)
A massive and much-feared hitter, Guerrero combines a high level of speed, control, and accuracy.
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10. Albert Pujols (b. 1980)
A member of the current generation of Dominican exports, and a rising superstar of powerful batting.
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