MADRID, Spain.- The renowned Cuban ex-pitcher Ángel Peña left the Island in the last few hours. According to reported the journalist specializing in baseball, Francys Romero, intends to reach the United States by making the usual Central American migratory journey.
Another ex-player left Cuba in the last few hours, according to various sources. Right-handed Angel Peña from Sancti Spiritus, now retired, is headed for the United States via the Central American route. Peña won more than 100 games in the National Series and was a U-15 and U-18 World Cup player. pic.twitter.com/d4aKTQambn
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) October 2, 2022
Peña, 42 years old and a native of Cabaiguán, Sancti Spíritus, was world champion in the 15-16 category in Mazatlán, Mexico, where he gave Costa Rica a perfect game. At that age he debuted in the National Series with Los Gallos. In this competition he played for 23 seasons, for a total of 132 wins and 101 losses.
He reached the number of 1,027 batters retired by way of strikeout. Upon reaching 1,000 he became the fourth pitcher from Sancti Spiritus to achieve that figure.
When reporting on Peña’s departure from Cuba, Romero recalled that the massive exodus that is going through the country, visibly marked in the players, is not only reflected in the active players, but also in the retired, coaches and athletes in general.
“Cuban society continues to emigrate, including active and retired baseball players, coaches or athletes,” he pointed Rosemary.
Cuban society continues to emigrate, including active and retired baseball players, coaches or athletes.
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) October 2, 2022
In the month of September, the departure from Cuba of the also stellar former pitcher Ciro Silvino Licea.
The man from Granma left the country through the José Martí International Airport heading to Nicaragua to follow the migratory route to the United States and reunite with his wife.
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