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The 5-foot-9, 160-pound Aparicio quickly made a name for himself as the starting shortstop, leading the league with 21 stolen bases and 14 sacrifice hits in his first season. His efforts earned him the American League Rookie of the Year Award.
Jan 4, 2012 · The younger Aparicio was much more than an outstanding baseball player whose endurance, defense, and speed during an 18-year old major-league career earned him a spot in baseball’s Hall of Fame. He was a symbol of the growth and development of the game of baseball in Latin America — specifically in Venezuela and in his hometown of Maracaibo.
Luis Aparicio Bio. Fullname: Luis Ernesto Aparicio; Born: 4/29/1934 in Maracaibo, Venezuela; High School: Liceo Baralt, Maracaibo, VEN; Debut: 4/17/1956; Hall of Fame: 1984
Sep 18, 2023 · Luis Aparicio was a pioneer to some, a multi-talented performer to many and a winner to most. He established himself as the quintessential shortstop -- deft defensively, more than adequate offensively and consistently an asset throughout his 18 Major League seasons.
Mar 22, 2020 · Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio was a ten-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner during an 18 season major league career. Along with Maury Wills, he is credited with bringing the stolen base back in vogue in the 1950s and 1960s.
Born in Venezuela, Aparicio became the Chicago White Sox starting shortstop as a rookie in 1956, replacing another Venezuelan, Chico Carrasquel.
Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934), nicknamed " Little Louie ", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop from 1956 to 1973 for three American League (AL) teams, most prominently the Chicago White Sox.
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