Vic Davalillo
Venezuelan baseball player
Died when: 84 years 128 days (1012 months)Star Sign: Leo
Víctor José Davalillo Romero (born July 30, 1936) was a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder.He played for 30 years in the U.S., Mexico, and his homeland, compiling more than 4,100 base hits total.
Davalillo (pronounced da-va-LEE-yo) played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians (1963–68), California Angels (1968–69), St.Louis Cardinals (1969–70), Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–73), Oakland Athletics (1973–74), and Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–80).
Davalillo, who batted and threw left-handed, was a leadoff hitter known for his speedy baserunning and capable defense.He was a fan favorite during his years with the Indians, and became a valuable utility player later in his career.
He was also recognized as a superb pinch hitter.Davalillo also had an exceptional career in the Venezuelan Winter League, where he is the all-time leader in total base hits and career batting average.
The book "Portrait of a Franchise: An Intimate Look at Cleveland Indians Baseball during the Rockin' Sixties" includes a chapter about Davalillo.
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