In Venezuela, baseball one of the most popular sports played but people of all ages. It is believed that baseball was started by influences of United States oil companies in Venezuela in the mid 1920s. According to an article from Fox Sports "Baseball flows like oil in Venezuela," (1). There are over 200 Venezuelan people who have played in the MLB, in the United States, since 1939. Among this long list of players, Luis Aparicio is the only Venezuelan player to ever be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Every year, the MLB awards the Luis Aparicio Award to the best individual Venezuelan player in the MLB. Earning this award is a great accomplishment for any player from Venezuela who plays professional baseball.
Today, there are about 60 active professional players in the MLB who come from Venezuela. This list includes great players such as Miguel Cabrera, Felix Hernandez, Johan Santana and it goes on and on. Overall, Venezuelan people have a passion for baseball and many people have proven their skill and made it into the highest level of baseball on the planet.
Today, there are about 60 active professional players in the MLB who come from Venezuela. This list includes great players such as Miguel Cabrera, Felix Hernandez, Johan Santana and it goes on and on. Overall, Venezuelan people have a passion for baseball and many people have proven their skill and made it into the highest level of baseball on the planet.
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Baseball-talent-flows-like-oil-in-Venezuela-84251232
http://baseball.about.com/od/majorleaguehistory/tp/Top-10-Mlb-Players-From-Venezuela.htm