Sixto Lezcano

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 165lb (178cm, 74kg)
Born: November 28, 1953 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico pr
Debut: September 10, 1974 (13,566th in major league history)
vs. BAL 5 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: September 29, 1985
vs. NYM 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Full Name: Sixto Joaquin Lezcano
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Relatives: Cousin of Carlos Lezcano

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Notable Events and Chronology

April 10, 1980

Sixto Lezcano hits a grand slam off Dick Drago becoming the first player in major league history to do it twice on Opening Day

December 12, 1980

St. Louis Cardinals send pitchers Rollie Fingers and Pete Vuckovich, and catcher Ted Simmons to the Milwaukee Brewers

December 10, 1981

The Cardinals and Padres trade shortstops as Garry Templeton goes to San Diego along with outfielder Sixto Lezcano and Ozzie Smith and right-hander Steve Mura head for St. Louis. The trade, however, will not be finalized until Smith’s salary with his new club is determined by an outside arbitrator two months later.

Biography

Lezcano led both leagues in outfielder assists, with the Brewers in 1978 and the Padres in 1983. Erratic at bat, Lezcano had his best year in 1979 with the Brewers when he hit .321, with 28 homers (10 in August) and 101 RBI.

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