| Joe Azcue | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: August 18, 1939 Cienfuegos, Cuba | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 3, 1960, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1972, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .252 |
| Home runs | 50 |
| Runs batted in | 304 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
José Joaquín Azcue López (born August 18, 1939) is a Cuban former professional baseball player and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, most prominently as a member of the Cleveland Indians where he played the bulk of his career and was named to the 1968 American League All-Star team.[2] He also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers.[1] Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his strong throwing arm.[3][4]