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Juan Delis

1928 – 2003

Major League Baseball player

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Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 75). Juan Delis was a Cuban baseball player.

Juan Francisco Delis (February 27, 1928 – July 23, 2003) was a Cuban professional baseball player. He was a third baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who appeared in 54 games for the Washington Senators. He threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed .

Delis' organized baseball career began in 1952 in the Washington organization; he also played in the Cuban Winter League, winning the "Rookie of the Year" award during the 1953–54 season. His one year in the majors saw Delis make 25 hits, including three doubles and one triple. He had three three-hit games: against Detroit on April 30, against Boston on May 21, and against New York in his next contest, on May 24. He started 21 games at third base and eight in the outfield.

After his major league career, Delis played in the high levels of minor league baseball through 1964, and retired after the 1966 season. He led the Mexican League in doubles with 43 in 1960 and 37 in 1962.

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Who was Juan Delis?

Major League Baseball player (1928-2003)

When was Juan Delis born?

Juan Delis was born on 27 February 1928 in Santiago de Cuba.

When did Juan Delis die?

Juan Delis died on 23 July 2003 in Havana.

What was Juan Delis's occupation?

Juan Delis was a baseball player.

What nationality was Juan Delis?

Juan Delis was Cuban.

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· Wikipedia: Juan Delis

· Wikidata: Q6299603

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