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Tom Silverio

1945 – 2011

Dominican Republic baseball player

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About Tom Silverio

Lived 1945 – 2011 (aged 65). Tom Silverio was a Dominican baseball player.

Tomás Roberto Silverio Veloz (October 14, 1945 – April 2, 2011) was a Dominican professional baseball player who had a 17-year career in organized baseball. The outfielder and native of Santiago de los Caballeros appeared in 31 games played over parts of three Major League Baseball seasons for the California Angels from 1970 to 1972. He threw and batted left-handed and was listed as tall and .

Silvero entered professional baseball in the Angels' system in 1965 and batted over .300 twice in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. However, he scuffled at the plate during his three trials with the Angels, collecting only three hits (all off them singles) in 30 at bats, with two bases on balls and four strikeouts. He appeared in ten games in the outfield, but started only one (on April 19, 1972, against the Minnesota Twins at Anaheim Stadium). After eight years in the Angels' organization, Silverio played another nine seasons in the Triple-A Mexican League, retiring after the 1981 campaign.

His son, Nelson, was a coach in the New York Mets' farm system in 2004.

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Who was Tom Silverio?

Dominican Republic baseball player (1945–2011)

When was Tom Silverio born?

Tom Silverio was born on 14 October 1945 in Santiago de los Caballeros.

When did Tom Silverio die?

Tom Silverio died on 2 April 2011 in Santiago de los Caballeros.

What was Tom Silverio's occupation?

Tom Silverio was a baseball player.

What nationality was Tom Silverio?

Tom Silverio was Dominican.

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· Wikipedia: Tom Silverio

· Wikidata: Q7817585

· DBpedia: Tom Silverio

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