Steve Bellan from Cuba played in the National Association from 1871 to 1873.
Chick Pedroes from Cuba was the first National Leaguer playing 2 games for the Cubs in 1902.
Jack Calvo also from Cuba was the first AL player in 1913 for the Senators.
First from Puerto Rico was Hi Bithorn in 1942
First from the Domican Republic was Ozzie Virgil in 1956
First from Nicaragua was Dennis Martinez in 1976
First from Panama was Humberto Robinson in 1955.
First from Venezuela was Alex Carrasquel in 1939.

I'm new to baseball and I noticed that when a player strikes out at bat he still has to run to first base why is that?

You can choose either your first baseball game seeing ANY team or your first baseball game seeing YOUR team.
I know at my first (ever) baseball game at Fenway Park, Tim Wakefield really seemed to stand out to me. While Jason Varitek is my favorite player, I've always been kind of "attached" to Tim Wakefield.
Anyone else have a similar story? Different story? I'd like to hear what other baseball fans have to say.

Nook Logan in the Tigers farm system has blazing speed. In the big leagues now I would say Ichiro.

It was Nomo-san, on 28-April-1998 off Milwaukee's Jose Mercedes. A solo shot, which helped him to the 6-3 victory.

Ty Cobb was first with 4191 major + 211 minor hits = 4402
Jigger Statz was next with 737 major + 3356 minor = 4093
Stan Musial was third with 3630 major + 371 minor = 4001
Hank Aaron was fourth with 3771 major + 324 minor = 4095
Pete Rose was last with 4256 major + 418 minor = 4674

His father's name is Ramon. Ramon backwards is Nomar. By the way his last name is Garciaparra. One word one name not two.

I need to know.
And if you can give me more facts about the New York Yankees, please do so.

catfish hunter with the yankees