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First Venezuela Player?
Hi,

Does anyone know who was the first player from Venezuela to play in Japan?

Thanks,
Scott
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Re: First Venezuela Player?
[ Author: Guest: Luis Raul Villamizar | Posted: Sep 19, 2007 12:45 PM ]

The first Venezuelan player in Japan was the late Robert (Bobby) Marcano. He was a third baseman with a strong arm, quick hands, and power over average who compiled very good numbers in NPB. In Venezuela he played for La Guaira Tiburones (Sharks). Unfortunately, Robert died in his forties, a victim of cancer.
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