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El Béisbol —Mariano Rivera

El Béisbol —Mariano Rivera. Spring 2014. Los Latinos in MLB . At the start of the 2014 season, 28% of players were foreign born, 24% from Latin America Of the 306players from Latin America: 133—D.R. 22—P.R. 94—Venezuela 7—Panama 24—Cuba 5—Colombia 17—Mexico 4—Nicaragua.

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El Béisbol —Mariano Rivera

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  1. El Béisbol—Mariano Rivera Spring 2014

  2. Los Latinos in MLB • At the start of the 2014 season, 28% of players were foreign born, 24% from Latin America • Of the 306players from Latin America: 133—D.R. 22—P.R. 94—Venezuela 7—Panama 24—Cuba 5—Colombia 17—Mexico 4—Nicaragua

  3. Mariano RiveraAKA Mo, the Sandman, Super Mariano

  4. Stats • Greatest relief pitcher • MLB record—652 saves • 13 time All-Star • 5 time World Series champ • MVP 1999 World Series • Known for his “cutter” • Now has an award named after him

  5. Childhood • Born in Puerto Caimito, Panama • Family very poor • Baseball equipment • Christmas toy • Fondness for sports • Competitive • Friends’ memories

  6. Rise to Fame • Work on fishing boat • Joined amateur league • 1988 not signed as an infielder • 1990 (age 20) signed as a pitcher • 5 years in minors • 1995 entered Majors as starting pitcher. • 1997 became the closer

  7. Personal Info • Married Clara in Nov 1991 • 3 sons, ages 19,16, 10 • Moved family from Panama in 2000. • Mentally tough • Devout Christian • Foundation

  8. Mariano Rivera Foundation • Founded 1998 to share the blessings • Focus on underprivileged children • Scholarships • Christmas gifts • Provide computers and technical training • Provide food, wellness supplies • Support hospitals, churches

  9. Retirement • Last game September 26, 2013 • At age 43 after 19 years, all with the Yankees • Yankee Tribute

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