Who is the first Latin American MLB player? What team did he played and position?
First player from….. Cuba – Steve Bellan 1871 (Chick Pedroes 1902) Mexico – Mel Amada 1933 Venezuela – Alex Carrasquel 1939 Puerto Rico – Hi Bithorn 1942 Domican Republic – Ozzie Virgil 1956 Bellan played 3B, SS and OF for the Troy Haymakers and New York Mutuals in the National Association. He batted .251 for his career.
