A death sow mourning again in the Cuban baseballthis time that of Juan Antonio Rivas Franco, one of the referents in the statistics of sport on the island.
He death of the professional, considered as “the major statistic”, for his longevity -76 years-, happened this Monday in the province of Santiago de Cuba, from where he developed mostly his work, reports the Cuban News Agency (ACN).
Our condolences to family members, colleagues and friends of Juan Antonio Rivas, considered the major statistic of the #Beisbolcubano.
He died today in Santiago de Cuba, at the age of 76, since 1971 he prestigated with high professionalism. pic.twitter.com/37SGG7VOH– Cuban baseball and softball federation (@cubanabeisbol) August 18, 2025
The media that Rivas Franco was dedicated since 1971 to the compilation of data linked to the national hobby of the Cubans, from the channel Tele Rebeldewhen its parent plant was nestled in the eastern province.
Then he fulfilled his functions in the provincial station CMKC Radio Revolutionwhere it stood out for its ability to contribute to the stories of more than 50 seasons of Cuban baseball.
During that period he shared broadcasts with outstanding narrators and sports commentators, including Félix García, René Calama, José Daniel Quevedo, Jhonny Trujillo, Ionel Caparrós, Álvaro de Álvarez and Rolando Ramos, the publication requires.
Rafael Guerra died, a reference in Cuban baseball statistics
On the occasion of the death, his colleagues by profession have lamented the news through comments on social networks, in which they recognize their outstanding career.
Some have drawn attention to how hard this year has been for the guild of baseball statistics on the island, period in which other specialists in the field have died, such as Juan Carlos Díaz, Rafael Guerra and Iván Alonso.
