Suarez caught for the 1964 U.S. amateur all-star team that toured the Orient. His
first pro hit was a grand slam for Lewiston (Northwest League) in 1965. He was an
backup every year except 1973, when he played 93 games with Texas.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 16, 1973: The Orioles Jim Palmer retires the first 25 batters before Ken Suarez singles with one out in the 9th. Palmer holds on for a 2-hit 9–1 win over the Rangers.