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Discover the incredible career highlights of top baseball stars from San Juan, including amazing achievements like All-Star selections, World Series championships, record-breaking performances, and draft pick accolades. Get to know their unique journey from early career milestones to professional success, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the game. Follow along as these players leave a lasting impact on the baseball world and create unforgettable moments on the field.
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Meet The 2012 San Juan Slowlorises Coach- Jim Leyland GM- Ed Wade
Justin Verlander • 2x No-Hitter • Second Overall Pick in 2004 Draft • 2006 Rookie of the Year
David Price • First Overall Pick in 2007 Draft • 2010 All-Star Starter • Attended Vanderbilt University
C.J. Wilson • 5th Round Pick in 2001 • Acts as Josh Hamilton’s “advisor” because his straightedge nature
Josh Tomlin • 11th Round pick in 2005 • Outpitched C.C. Sabathia in First Major League Start
Jaime garcia • 2010 All Rookie Team • 30th Round Pick on 2004 By the Orioles • Career 18-9 Record and 2.49 ERA
Mariano Rivera • 11x All-Star • 5x World Series Champion • Second All Time Saves • Most Post-Season Saves
Joel Zumaya • 11th Round Pick by the Detroit Tigers in 2002 • Career 3.05 ERA • Throws 100
Aroldis Chapman • Hits 105 MPH • Starter on Cuban National Team • Won Gold Medal in 2010 Pan-Am Games
Jose Valverde • 2x All Star Selection in 2007 and 2010 • 2007 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year • Over 200 Career Saves
JC Romero • World Series Champion 2008 • Played on the 2006 Puerto Rico National Team • Over 500 Strikeouts
Jose Contreras • Won the 2005 All Star • 2006 All Star Selection • Won 6 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals on the Cuban International Team
Victor martinez • Silver Slugger Award in 2004 • 4x All-Star Selection 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010 • Played in All Star Futures Game
Alex Avila • His dad is Assistant GM of Detroit Tigers • 5th Round Draft Pick by the Tigers on 2008 • Caught Justin Verlander’s no hitter
Brett Wallace • Won Silver Medal for Team USA in 2007 Pan Am Games • 13th Overall Pick in 2008 Draft by Astros • 2x Pac 10 Player of the Year
Adam LaRoche • 2004 Topps All-Star Rookie of the Year • MVP of JuCo World Series • Drafter in 2000 by the Atlanta Braves
Kelly Johnson • Hit for the Cycle • National League Player of the Month • 22 Game Hitting Streak
Scott Sizemore • 5th Round Pick in 2006 Draft by the Detroit Tigers • Attended VCU • First MLB hit on April 9, 2010
Casey McGhee • Drafted in 10th round of 2003 MLB Draft • Named the Brewers MVP for the 2010 Season • Attended Fresno State
Troy Tulowitzki • 7th Overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft by Colorado Rockies • 2010 All Star • Hit for Cycle and Unassisted Triple Play • Gold Glove 2010
Asdrubal Cabrera • Turned unassisted triple play • Unsigned Free Agent • Stud
Andre Ethier • Won 2009 Silver Slugger • Second Round pick in 2003 MLB Draft by the Oakland A’s • 2x Pac 10 Player of the Year
Curtis Granderson • Led MLB in triples in 2007 and 2008 • Marvin Miller Man of the Year • 20-20-20-20 Club in 2007
Justin Upton • 2009 All-Star Selection • Youngest Player in 2007 • Brother, BJ, plays for the Tampa Bay Rays
Jason Bay • 2004 Rookie of the Year • 2009 Silver Slugger • 3x All Star Selection • Most HR at PNC Park
Cameron Maybin • 10th Overall Pick in 2005 Draft by the Florida Marlins • Ranked one of Florida’s Top Prospects • First hit and HR off Roger Clemens