Sancti Spíritus Gallos
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Sancti Spíritus is a baseball team in the Cuban National Series
. Sancti Spíritus
, nicknamed the Gallos (Rooster
) won the series championship in 1978–79
. The team has advanced to the National Series semifinals in each of the past two seasons; 2004–05
and 2005–06
.
Three Sancti Spíritus players; Frederich Cepeda
, Yulieski Gourriel
and Eriel Sánchez
, were part of Cuba's
team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic
.
; their official stadium, but they also play at other 7 stadiums:
Other notable players include:
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:...
. Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus is a municipality and capital city of the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba. Sancti Spíritus, Latin for "Holy Spirit," is one of the best preserved cities in the Caribbean from the time of the sugar trade.-History:...
, nicknamed the Gallos (Rooster
Rooster
A rooster, also known as a cockerel, cock or chanticleer, is a male chicken with the female being called a hen. Immature male chickens of less than a year's age are called cockerels...
) won the series championship in 1978–79
1978-79 Cuban National Series
Sancti Spíritus won its only Cuban National Series in 1979, edging Villa Clara and Vegueros to win the league with an impressive 39-12 record.-Standings:-References:...
. The team has advanced to the National Series semifinals in each of the past two seasons; 2004–05
2004-05 Cuban National Series
The 44th Cuban National Series was won by Santiago de Cuba over Havana. Industriales, who had the best regular season record, were eliminated in the first round by Sancti Spíritus.-Western zone:-Eastern zone:-Playoffs:...
and 2005–06
2005-06 Cuban National Series
The 45th season of the Cuban National Series ended with another title for Industriales. Though the Lions failed to win their division, they won close-fought series throughout the playoffs and won their 11th championship.-West:-East:-Playoffs:...
.
Three Sancti Spíritus players; Frederich Cepeda
Frederich Cepeda
Frederich Cepeda Cruz is an outfielder for the Cuban national baseball team and Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series. Cepeda was part of the Cuban team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and second place at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2008 Summer Olympics...
, Yulieski Gourriel
Yulieski Gourriel
Yulieski Gourriel is a Cuban baseball player. A member of Cuba's national team and Sancti Spíritus in the Cuban National Series, Gourriel is primarily a third baseman, though he has also played other positions, such as shortstop and 2nd base...
and Eriel Sánchez
Eriel Sánchez
Eriel Sánchez León is an offensive baseball catcher for Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series....
, were part of Cuba's
Cuba national baseball team
The Cuba national baseball team is the national team of Cuba. The team is made up of amateur players from the Cuban national baseball system, as there are no professional sports leagues in Cuba...
team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic
2006 World Baseball Classic
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Team stadiums
Every time a season starts, the team not only plays at José Antonio Huelga StadiumJosé Antonio Huelga Stadium
José Antonio Huelga Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and is the home stadium of Sancti Spíritus Gallos. The stadium holds 13,000 people. Architects: Rogelio Arrieta and Eduardo Garcia....
; their official stadium, but they also play at other 7 stadiums:
- Genaro Melero Stadium – JatibonicoJatibonico, Cuba-Demographics:In 2004, the municipality of Jatibonico had a population of 42,708. With a total area of , it has a population density of .-Catholic Parish Church:...
– The second most important besides José Antonio Huelga StadiumJosé Antonio Huelga StadiumJosé Antonio Huelga Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and is the home stadium of Sancti Spíritus Gallos. The stadium holds 13,000 people. Architects: Rogelio Arrieta and Eduardo Garcia.... - Mártires de Cabaiguán Stadium – Cabaiguán
- Luis Torres Stadium – YaguajayYaguajay, CubaYaguajay is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the northern part of the province, and borders the Bay of Buena Vista to the north....
- Rolando Rodríguez Stadium – TrinidadTrinidad, Cuba-External links:* , Online travel guide to Trinidad* , Selected photos of Trinidad* , Photos of Trinidad...
- Julio Antonio Mella StadiumJulio Antonio Mella StadiumJulio Antonio Mella Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Victoria de Las Tunas, Cuba. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and is the home stadium of Las Tunas Magos. This team is famous for beating teams invited to Las Tunas city. The stadium holds 13,000 people and is the most important...
– TaguascoTaguasco, CubaTaguasco is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located north-east of Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital, and is bisected by Carretera Central highway between Cabaiguán and Jatibonico.-Demographics:... - Mártires de Río Zaza Stadium – La SierpeLa Sierpe, CubaLa Sierpe is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the south-eastern part of the province, from Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital. It borders the Gulf of Ana Maria of the Caribbean Sea to the south and the province of Ciego de Ávila to the...
- Fidel Claro Stadium – FomentoFomento, CubaFomento is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba.The municipality is divided into the barrios of Fomento, Güinia de Miranda and Jíquimas.It was founded in 1864....
Current roster
- Catchers: Eriel Sánchez LeónEriel SánchezEriel Sánchez León is an offensive baseball catcher for Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series....
, Yoanis Delgado Pedroso and Reinier Yero Deliano - Infielders: Yulieski Gourriel CastilloYulieski GourrielYulieski Gourriel is a Cuban baseball player. A member of Cuba's national team and Sancti Spíritus in the Cuban National Series, Gourriel is primarily a third baseman, though he has also played other positions, such as shortstop and 2nd base...
, Yunier Mendoza Alfonso, Osdelvis Bernal Hernandez., Omar Arrozarena Aponte, Ixis Valle Ramos, Yoandy Bague Luis, Eliécer Varela Hernández and Yamel Morales Pérez. - Outfielders: Frederich Cepeda CruzFrederich CepedaFrederich Cepeda Cruz is an outfielder for the Cuban national baseball team and Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series. Cepeda was part of the Cuban team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and second place at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2008 Summer Olympics...
, Liván Monteagudo Castillo, Yuniesky Gourriel Castillo, José Luis Sáez Rodríguez, Adonis Zamora Acosta and Yasiel Santoya Zulueta. - Pitchers: Yovani Aragón Rodríguez, Ifreidi Coss Gómez, Ángel Peña García, Ramón Licor Rodríguez, Noelvis Hernández. Puente, Ismel Jiménez Santiago, Yusdelvis Hernández Rodríguez, Danny González Pérez, Yasniel Sosa Ortega, Yoen Socarrás Suárez, Douglas Rojas Pérez, Yoarislevis Panama Castro, Iroel Alonso Travieso, Jorge Luis Pérez Jiménez and Armando Heguys Moya
National Series MVPs
The following Sancti Spíritus players have won the National Series MVP award.- 1994 Lourdes GourrielLourdes GourrielLourdes Gourriel Delgado is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold medalist.Gourriel is a one time Gold medalist for baseball, winning at the 1992 Summer Olympics...
- 2001 Maels RodríguezMaels RodríguezMaels Rodríguez Corrales is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic silver medalist.-External links:*...
- 2005 Yulieski GourrielYulieski GourrielYulieski Gourriel is a Cuban baseball player. A member of Cuba's national team and Sancti Spíritus in the Cuban National Series, Gourriel is primarily a third baseman, though he has also played other positions, such as shortstop and 2nd base...
Other notable players include:
- Jose Antonio Huelga (pitcher) known as El Heroe de Cartagena (The Hero of Cartagena)
- Modesto Verdura (pitcher)
- Miguel RojasMiguel RojasMiguel Rojas is a Colombian international footballer who plays as a right back.-Career:Born in Aipe, Huila Department, Rojas began playing football with local side Atlético Huila. He made his professional debut in 1999 and would stay at the club until 2003. He moved to Once Caldas, where he would...
(second base) - Owen Blandino (infield)
- Antonio Muñoz (first baseman)
- Roberto "El Cana" Ramos (pitcher)
- Yovani Aragón (pitcher)
- Ifreidi Coss (pitcher)
- José Raúl DelgadoJosé Raúl DelgadoJosé Raúl Delgado Díez is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold medalist. Delgado is a one time gold medalist for baseball, winning at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He is the uncle of Lourdes Gourriel, and the granduncle of Yulieski Gourriel.-External links:*...
(catcher) - Luis Enrique Gourriel (outfield)
- Miguel Hernández (pitcher)
- Osvaldo Oliva (infield)
- Rigoberto Rodríguez (shortstop)
- Ruperto Zamora (first base)
- Ángel PeñaAngel PeñaÁngel Peña [PAY-nyah] , was a Major League Baseball catcher.Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1992, Peña made his major league debut with the Dodgers on September 8, 1998, and appeared in his final game on June 1, 2001.At one point in his career, Peña was heralded as the...
(pitcher) - Maels RodriguezMaels RodríguezMaels Rodríguez Corrales is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic silver medalist.-External links:*...
(pitcher) - Lázaro MartínezLazaro MartínezLázaro Martínez Despaigne is a retired Cuban sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.He won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 400 metres relay in Barcelona 1992. His personal best of 46.12 was set during the 1991 World Championships....
- José MéndezJosé MéndezJosé de la Caridad Méndez was a Cuban right-handed pitcher and manager in baseball's Negro Leagues. Born in Cárdenas, Matanzas, he died at age 41 in Havana. Known in Cuba as El Diamante Negro , he became a legend in his homeland. He was one of the first group of players elected to the Cuban...
- Tony Simó (pitcher)