This fancy-fielding Cuban shortstop had great range but was a light hitter who, despite playing as many as 115 games a season, never got more than 294 at-bats. His father was a Boston University football player in the 1930s. (RTM)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 19, 1960:
Senators ace Pedro Ramos pitches a one-hitter, bating Detroit, 5–0. Colavito's leadoff single in the 8th, a grounder that eludes SS Jose Valdivielso, is the lone safety.
»July 23, 1960: Kansas City OF Whitey Herzog hits into the only all-Cuban triple play in ML history. The action goes from Washington P Pedro Ramos, to 1B Julio Becquer, to SS Jose Valdivielso. The win, however, goes to reliever Chuck Stobbs (7-2) as the Nats take an 8–3 decision. Killebrew has a 2-run homer.
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