Rays make MLB history with all-Latin lineup on Clemente Day
The Tampa Bay Rays made major league history Thursday by starting nine Latin American players against the Toronto Blue Jays
By IAN HARRISON
Published - Sep 15, 2022, 04:00 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2023, 09:52 AM EDT
TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays made major league history on Thursday by starting nine Latin American players against the Toronto Blue Jays.
It happened as baseball celebrated Roberto Clemente Day, honoring the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico.
Third baseman Yandy Díaz and right fielder Randy Arozarena, who are both from Cuba, topped the lineup, followed by shortstop Wander Franco, who is from the Dominican Republic, and first baseman Harold Ramírez, who is from Colombia.
The designated hitter was Manual Margot, who is from the Dominican Republic, followed by left fielder David Peralta, who is from Venezuela.