Books and articles about Aurelio Monteagudo

Son of major leaguer Rene Monteagudo, Aurelio developed an effective screwball. After the Cuban recorded two of his three ML wins in 1973, California traded him to the Phillies. He returned to the Angels as a minor league instructor. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 8, 1965: Bert Campaneris plays all nine positions against the Angels in a promotion to hype poor attendance at Kansas City. When Campy takes the mound in the 8th inning, the first batter he faces is his cousin Jose Cardenal, who pops out. Campy allows one run, and leaves the game in the 9th after a collision with Angels C Ed Kirkpatrick at home plate when Campy is catching. Rene Lachemann replaces Campy as catcher. The Angels win it in the 13th inning 5–3, with the win going to Campy's batterymate Aurelio Monteagudo. » July 28, 1973: The Kansas City Royals blow out the Oakland A's, 19–8, with Aurelio Monteagudo picking up the win. A defensive moment is provided by A's CF Billy North, who makes an unassisted DP.