What is the List of Hispanic MLB players in the hall of fame?

Answer 1

There are only seven Latin American-born players who are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Roberto Clemente (Puerto Rico) is the most known. He was a 12 time All-Star who won four National League batting titles. In addition, he is only the 11th player to reach 3,000 career hits. Tragically, Clemente's life ended at the young age of 38 in a plane crash while flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. The normal five year waiting period to be considered for the Hall of Fame was waived and Clemente became the first Latin American-born player elected.

The other players are Martin Dihigo (Cuba), Juan Mariachal (Dominican Republic), Luis Aparicio (Venezuela), Rod Carew (Panama), Orlando Cepeda (Puerto Rico), and Tony Perez (Cuba).

Ironically, Dihigo never played in the majors (racism existed for Hispanics too) but played in Mexico, Cuba, and the Negro Leagues during the 1920-1940 era. He excelled at every position except catcher. Dihigo was voted in 1977 by a vote of the veteran's committee and became the only player inducted into the hall of fame in Cuba, Mexico and U.S.

Mariachal became the first Latino pitcher voted into the Hall of Fame. He played for the San Francisco Giants.

Aparicio was a great shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox. He had nine Gold Gloves and stole over 506 bases.

Carew had 3,053 career hits, which are the most by a Latin American player. He has seven batting titles and has hit over .300 in 15 consecutive seasons. Carew played for the Minnesota Twins and Anaheim Angels.

Cepeda unanimously was voted National League Rookie of the Year in 1958. Also, he was a 10-time All-Star. Finally, Perez played for the Cincinnati Reds in the 70's and was a great clutch hitter.