Juan Marichal
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Juan Marichal
| Born: | October 20, 1937 |
| Birthplace: | Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic |
| Hometown: | Dominican Republic |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1957: Undrafted Free Agent by the New York Giants |
| College: | N/A |
| High School: | N/A |
| Other Teams: | San Francisco 1960-1973 Los Angeles Dodgers 1975 |
| Years with Boston: | 1974 |
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Overall Career
Juan Antonio (Sanchez) Marichal (born October 20, 1937, in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic),nicknamed The Dominican Dandy, was thepride of both the Dominican Republic and the Giants, Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez won 243 games and lost only 142 over 16 marvelous seasons. The high-kicking right-hander enjoyed six 20-win seasons, hurled a no-hitter in 1963, and was named to nine All-Star teams. The "Dominican Dandy" twice led the National League in complete games and shutouts, finishing 244 contests during his career, while fanning 2,303 and compiling a 2.89 ERA. After his playing days, Marichal became minister of sports in his homeland.
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1983 (83.69%)
- 9-time National League All-Star (1962-1969, 1971)
- 1965 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
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Marichal's Moments in the Sun
- July 19, 1960: In a spectacular ML debut, Giant Juan Marichal pitches no-hit ball until Clay Dalrymple pinch-hit singles with two out in the 7th. Marichal winds up with 12 strikeouts and a one-hit 2–0 win against the Phillies. Marichal is the first National League hurler since 1900 to debut with a one-hitter.
- June 15, 1963: Juan Marichal becomes the first Giants pitcher to hurl a no-hitter since Carl Hubbell (on May 8, 1929), and the first Latin American to toss one in the Major Leagues.
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Trivia
- On July 19, 1960, San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal made his major league debut with a 2-0, one-hit victory over the Phillies.
- Father-In-Law of former Major Leaguers Jose Rijo and Cousin of Jose Acevedo.
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Transactions
- Before 1957 Season: Signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent.
- December 7, 1973: Purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the San Francisco Giants.
- October 24, 1974: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- March 15, 1975: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
