Omar Vizquel He is one of the most important players that has been exported. Venezuela a Major League Baseball. In his extensive career Big leaguesadded multiple recognitions and honors for his defensive work, mainly.
It was a 24-year career in MLB which extended from his debut in 1989 with Seattle Mariners until his retirement in 2012 with Toronto Blue Jays. However, the golden era of her career was lived in the uniform of Cleveland IndiansWell, he went there three times All Star and won eight of its 11 awards Gold Glove.
These recognitions, combined with his 2,877 hits and his .272 average, make many wonder if “Silk hands” deserves a place in Hall of Fame.
The reasons that have made Omar Vizquel does not have a place in Cooperstown, many times they are linked to situations external to what he did on the playing fields.
In August 2021, he was reported by the bat boy of the AA affiliate of Chicago White Soxwhich Vizquel I was directing. The young man, who was diagnosed with autism, alleged abuse by the manager two years ago, in 2019.
The accusation was “misconduct and aggressive behavior”. Following this, Omar Vizquel He was suspended without pay by the White Sox organization and left when the season ended. Shortly after, in June 2022, both parties reached a confidential agreement.
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Omar Vizquel: «My conscience is clear»
Now, after the time of that event, the Venezuelan shortstop broke his silence to speak with the journalist from USA Today, Bob Nightengale.
«I am happy to speak again. I wouldn’t have been able to do it sooner because a lot of the things that were said weren’t as accurate. My conscience is clear and I know I can look anyone in the eye and say, ‘Do you really think this is true?’ commented Vizquel.
«I think it is the best time to talk because everyone has a version. But no one heard my side of the story or what really happened. “It was really painful because I’m not the kind of person they’ve been talking about.”he added.
The former player described what happened as a “big misunderstanding” and declared: «I am a faithful believer in God and God spoke. “Justice has spoken and there is nothing more they can accuse me of.”.
Regarding his chances of being in the Hall of Fame, Vizquel he told USA Today the next: «Baseball is my passion. Of course I would like to be there. Who wouldn’t? But the most important thing for me is to get back to baseball. Help others achieve their dreams.
Vizquel received 12.6% of the votes for the Hall of Fame awarded by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
2024-01-01 21:35:15
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