MLB: The All-Time Greatest Latino Players by Franchise
Throughout the season, USA TODAY will ask its readers to vote on the greatest individual players for all 30 franchises. Its baseball editorial team will take into account only the player's contribution to that specific franchise, and statistics are based on how each franchise categorizes its history.
There will be a lot of debate and why not join the fray. How about a list of the best Latino players ever by franchise?
Everyone will have its own opinion. The debate is open. Don't like our selection? Let us know your comments.
Here is my list of the all-time greatest Latino players by franchise:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore Orioles- P Mike Cuellar
Boston Red Sox-DH David Ortiz
Chicago White Sox- SS Luis Aparicio
Cleveland Indians- SS Omar Vizquel
Detroit Tigers-1B Miguel Cabrera
Kansas City Royals- OF Carlos Beltran
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim- OF Vladimir Guerrero
Minnesota Twins- 1B Rod Carew
New York Yankees-P Mariano Rivera
Oakland A’s- OF Jose Canseco
Seattle Mariners- DH Edgar Martinez
Tampa Bay Rays-1B Carlos Peña
Texas Rangers- C Ivan Rodriguez
Toronto Blue Jays-1B Carlos Delgado
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Arizona Diamondbacks- OF Danny Bautista
Atlanta Braves- C Javier Lopez
Cincinnati Reds- 1B / 3B Tany Perez
Chicago Cubs- OF Sammy Sosa
Colorado Rockies- 3B Vinny Castilla
Florida Marlins- 3B Mike Lowell
Houston Astros- OF Jose Cruz
Los Angeles Dodgers- P Fernando Valenzuela
Milwaukee Brewers-P Teddy Higuera
New York Mets- SS Jose Reyes
Philadelphia Phillies- OF Bobby Abreu
Pittsburgh Pirates-OF Roberto Clemente
St. Louis Cardinals- 1B Albert Pujols
San Diego Padres- 1B/ Adrian Gonzalez
San Francisco Giants- P Juan Marichal
Washington Nationals / Montreal Expos- P Dennis Martinez
