Luis Castro is the first and last player from Colombia to appear in the big leagues until 1974

ByThis Day in Baseball April 23, 1902October 21, 2023

In his major league debut, Luis Castro plays second base for Connie Mack’s Philadelphia’s A’s in an 8-1 victory over the Orioles at Oriole Park. The 25 year-old Medellin native is the first and last player from Colombia to appear in the big leagues until Orlando Ramrez broke in with the Angels in 1974.

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Behind the pitching of Harry Howell, the New York Highlanders win their first major league game, 7 – 2, over the Washington Senators.

ByBaseball April 23, 1902October 21, 2023

Behind the pitching of Harry Howell, the New York Highlanders win their first major league game, 7 – 2, over the Washington Senators.

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Day: April 23, 1902

Luis Castro is the first and last player from Colombia to appear in the big leagues until 1974

Behind the pitching of Harry Howell, the New York Highlanders win their first major league game, 7 – 2, over the Washington Senators.

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