Piratas de Isla de la Juventud
Piratas de Isla de la Juventud, or simply Piratas de la Isla is a baseball team in the Cuban National Series. Based in Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud, the Piratas reached the Finals of the 54th Cuban National Series, remaining as runners-up.
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| League | Cuban National Series | |||
| Location | Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud | |||
| Ballpark | Cristóbal Labra Stadium | |||
| Year established | 1977 | |||
| Nickname(s) | Piratas (Pirates), Pineros (Pinemen) | |||
| Colors | Turquoise, black and white | |||
| Manager | Dioel Reyes | |||
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History
In 1977, Isla de la Juventud (then called Isla de los Pinos) received the opportunity to have an independent baseball team. Before 1976, Isla de la Juventud was part of La Habana Province and therefore did not have a baseball club.[1]
From their inception in 1977 until the mid-1990s, Isla de la Juventud was a perennial cellar-dweller in the National Series. However, since the 1998–99 season, when they took Industriales to a seventh game in the western final, they have been a playoff contender every year.[2]
Roster
| Piratas de Isla de la Juventud roster - 2022–23 Cuban National Series | ||||
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Pitchers
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Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager
Coaches
Roster updated on 27 June 2023
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Achievements
Most Valuable Player
Rookie of the Year
- 1987–88 – Alexander Ramos
- 2014–15 – Alfredo Rodríguez[3]
References
- "Equipo Isla de la Juventud". Béisbol en Cuba (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- Manzano, Rogério. "Piratas de La Isla". Desde Mi Palco De Fanático (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- "Reds agree to minor league deal with Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
External links
- (in Spanish) Infos at Juventud Rebelde website
