This 5'8" Cuban came to the Senators from Havana late in 1950 as a poised, 29-year-old
rookie. He used a good fastball to go 9-9 in 1952.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 23rd, 1950: The Athletics erupt for 12 runs against the Senators in the sixth inning to win 16–5. Reserve catcher Joe Astroth hits his first homer, a grand slam off Julio Moreno, and a single and knocks in a since-topped record six runs in the big inning. Astroth had 22 RBIs in 104 games prior to today.