Information AboutPompeyo Davalillo |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT POMPEYO DAVALILLO | |
| washington senators players | |
| davalillo, pompeyo | |
| major league shortstops | |
| venezuelan baseball players | |
| 1928 births | |
| living people | |
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The oldest brother of outfielder Vic Davalillo , and nicknamed "Yo-Yo", Davalillo was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1953 and later transferred to Washington. Between 1953-55, he played three full-seasons in AA and AAA leagues, registering Batting Average s of .336 (240-715) and .293 (167-569), respectively. Ending the '55 season, Davalillo had a brief stint with the Senators, batting .293 (17-58) in 19 games played. He had a promising future, but his aversion to airplane travel, combined with a severe injury, cut off his career in the majors. In thirteen seasons in the ''Venezuelan Winter League'' (1952-66), primarily with the ''Leones del Caracas'' team, Davalillo batted .276 (486-1761), with 3 Home Run s, 130 Runs Batted In , 246 Runs , 58 Doubles , 19 Triples , and 67 Stolen Base s in 469 games played. Modest batting totals, without a doubt; nonetheless, he had been one of the most popular baseball managers in his home country for his unorthodox strategies, energetic character and personal charisma. EXTERNAL LINK SEE ALSO |
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