Holguín (baseball)

Holguín is a baseball team in the Cuban National Series. Based in eastern Holguín province, the Sabuesos have historically been a poor team, but made a surprising run in 2002 to claim their only championship.

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Information
LeagueCuban National Series (Group D)
LocationHolguín
BallparkCalixto García Íñiguez Stadium
Year founded1977
Nickname(s)Sabuesos (Hounds), Cachorros (cubs) - pejorative
League championships2002
ColorsCrest colors: blue, white and gray
Uniform colors:Brick red and gray (home), White and brick red (away)
2005-0627-63 (4th, Group D)
Did not qualify for playoffs
ManagerHector ¨Tico¨ Hernandez
Uniforms

Home

Away

Current roster

  • Catchers: Selme Angulo, Franklin Aballe, Mijail Rivera.
  • Infielders: Yunior Paumier, Roinier Varona, Lerys Aguilera, Yordan Manduley, Yordan Martínez, Juan Rondón, Jeison Pacheco
  • Outfielders: Gerald Sánchez, Adrián Durán, Oscar del Rosario, Maikel Caceres, Alberto Báster
  • Pitchers: Luis Miguel Rodríguez, Juan Enrique Perez, Daiquel Labrada, Pablo Millan Fernandez, Gleis Velasquez, Carlos Gonzalez, Luis Angel Gómez, Rolando Mella, Yosvani Caballero, Carlos Santiesteban.

Notable players

  • Rafael Castillo (pitcher)
  • Osvaldo Fernández (pitcher)
  • Oscar Gil (pitcher)
  • Jorge Cruz (shortstop)
  • Luis Rodríguez Williams
  • Juan Pacheco (second base)
  • Aroldis Chapman (pitcher)


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