Eusebio González
Eusebio Miguel López González [Papo] (July 13, 1892 – February 14, 1976) was an infielder who played briefly in Major League Baseball during the 1918 season. Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., González batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Havana, Cuba.
| Eusebio González | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: July 13, 1892 Havana, Cuba | |
| Died: February 14, 1976 (aged 83) Havana, Cuba | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 26, 1918, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 6, 1918, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .400 |
| Hits | 2 |
| Triples | 1 |
| Teams | |
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González has the distinction of being the first Cuban player to play for the Boston Red Sox, and the 11th Cuban major leaguer overall. He appeared in three games with the 1918 American League champions Red Sox but did not play in the World Series. He went 2-for-5, including two runs and a triple, while playing at shortstop (2 games) and second base (1 game).
González died in his home town of Havana, Cuba at age 83.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com
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