Vinotinto Venezuela Béisbol, 1939-2024: 85 Years of Venezuelans in the Major Leagues

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Leonte Landino Ozzie Guillen

Vinotinto Venezuela Béisbol, 1939-2024

85 Years of Venezuelans in the Major Leagues

Leonte Landino, Ozzie Guillen, Bill Nowlin

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Society for American Baseball Research
15 September 2025

Biography: general; Biography: sport; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Baseball

Wearing the ""Vinotinto,"" or burgundy red, a symbol of national pride, Venezuelan teams carry the spirit of a nation where passion for sports runs deep. This book chronicles the journey of nearly 500 Venezuelan baseball players from 1939 through 2024 who have reached Major League Baseball. It explores how baseball became a mirror of Venezuelan society, its triumphs, challenges, and evolving identity, through the words of SABR researchers and respected Venezuelan writers.

In Venezuela, a country defined by rich natural resources, complex social dynamics, and a vibrant cultural identity, baseball has emerged as both a unifying force and a lasting source of pride. Introduced during the early twentieth century through American influence and fueled by the oil boom, the sport quickly captured the hearts of Venezuelans and became a cultural cornerstone.

Passion ignited with legendary figures like Luis Aparicio Ortega, ""El Grande de Maracaibo,"" and was cemented by Venezuela's historic win at the 1941 Amateur Baseball World Series in Havana, Cuba.

The journey to Major League Baseball began in 1939 with Alex ""Patón"" Carrasquel, the first Venezuelan to play in the big leagues. But it was Luis Aparicio Jr., ""Little Louie"" who blazed a trail as the first Venezuelan inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, earning his place in 1984 and inspiring generations to dream of the major leagues.

With a foreword by Ozzie Guillén-the first Latino manager to win a World Series-and insights from Juan Vené, ""The Dean"" of Venezuelan baseball journalism, this volume also features editorial contributions from award-winning journalist and producer Leonte Landino.

Embracing the collaborative efforts of 35 members of the Society for American Baseball Research, this book is more than a chronicle of achievements-it is a tribute to the enduring legacy, global impact, and unmatched resilience of Venezuelan baseball, infused with nostalgia and tradition that reflect a proud and persevering culture.

Foreword by: Ozzie Guillen
Edited by: Leonte Landino, Bill Nowlin
Imprint: Society for American Baseball Research
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 689g
ISBN: 9781960819512
ISBN 10: 1960819518
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 15 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leonte Landino is a Venezuelan-American journalist. With over 25 years in the baseball industry, he led baseball content production for ESPN International for almost two decades and became the first-ever Venezuelan with an executive position at the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. Landino is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America and chair of SABR's Luis Castro Chapter. is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball player and current manager of the Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan League. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1985 to 2000, most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox where he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award as well as a Gold Glove Award. A three-time All-Star player, Guillén was considered one of the best defensive shortstops of his era. He later managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011, winning the World Series in 2005 and then moving to the Miami Marlins in 2012.