Jose Mendez is a legend in Cuba. The stats are a bit erratic from the Cuban leagues of his time, but consider these facts; he once pitched 25 scoreless innings over three games versus the visiting Cincinnati Reds when they visited Cuba in 1908. His career Cuban League record was 78-28 and his ability to shine against major league level competition inspired a generation of young Cubans to pursue their baseball dreams. A worthy member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jose Mendez - "The Black Diamond"
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