Matanzas Cocodrilos
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Matanzas are a baseball team in the Cuban National Series
. Based in Matanzas Province
, the Cocodrilos were formed after the dissolution of Henequeneros and Citricultores, two teams from Matanzas. The Cocodrilos have never enjoyed the success of their predecessors.
Cuban National Series
The Cuban National Series is the primary domestic amateur baseball competition in Cuba. Formed after the dissolution of the Cuban League in the wake of the Cuban Revolution, the Series is a part of the Cuban national baseball system.-League structure:...
. Based in Matanzas Province
Matanzas Province
Matanzas is one of the provinces of Cuba. Major towns in the province include Cárdenas, Colón, Jovellanos and the capital of the same name, Matanzas...
, the Cocodrilos were formed after the dissolution of Henequeneros and Citricultores, two teams from Matanzas. The Cocodrilos have never enjoyed the success of their predecessors.
Current roster
- Catchers: Saúl Vasallo, Lázaro Herrera, Alexander Llanes, Yaimel Alberto
- Infielders: Yosbel Noda, Alexis Moré, Jefferson Delgado, Yandy Canto, Dunier Serrano, Adiano Capote, Yadier Mujica, Yariel Duque
- Outfielders: Yoandy GarloboYoandy GarloboYoandy Garlobo Romay is a baseball player who starred for Cuba at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Garlobo was the designated hitter for Cuba at the tournament, where he had a .480 batting average—second only to Ken Griffey, Jr...
, Yasser Pérez, Yaniel Rodríguez, Delmis Valdés, Yassiel Varona, Ariel Sánchez, Chery García - Pitchers: Yosvani Fonseca, Jusset Pagés, Daniel Medina, Jorge Alberto Martínez, Guillermo Tortoló, Yousel Aguilar, Lázaro Garro, Yoannis Negrín, Burney Pérez, Orelvis Chill, Carlos Cairo
Notable players from Matanzas Province
- Juan Luis Baró
- Lázaro Contreras
- José EstradaJose EstradaJose Estrada may refer to:*Jose Estrada, Sr., Puerto Rican professional wrestler*Jose Estrada, Jr., his son, Puerto Rican professional wrestler*Jose Marcelo Ejercito, better known as Joseph Estrada, former President of the Philippines...
- Julio Germán Fernández
- Alfredo García
- Evelio HernándezEvelio HernándezGregorio Evelio Hernández López is a retired professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 18 games for the – Washington Senators of Major League Baseball. He stood tall and weighed ....
- Félix Isasi
- Lázaro Junco
- Carlos Kindelán
- Juan ManriqueJuan ManriqueJuan Manrique García is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold and silver medalist.Manrique is a one time Gold medalist for baseball, winning at the 1996 Summer Olympics....
- Anselmo Martínez
- Carlos Mesa
- Rigoberto Rosique
- Gaspar Pérez
- Wilfredo Sánchez
- Tomás Soto
- Jorge Luis ValdésJorge Luis ValdésJorge Luis Valdés Berriel is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold medalist.Valdés is a one time Gold medalist for baseball, winning at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...