MLB is a wonderful league that feeds from different cultures and backgrounds.
It’s what makes it special, in fact.
Most of the international contingent of players who call MLB home come from Latino countries: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Curacao, Aruba, Nicaragua, and other countries continually feed the league with some of the best players in the world.
Evidently, the Hispanic heritage is all over MLB, and that’s good for the sport.
Players like Ronald Acuna Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and many others give the show a spark, something it may lack if it wasn’t for them.
They have flair, style, and play baseball with passion: people love it.
“Our game would not be the same without the Hispanic players that have impacted it and continue to do so. #HispanicHeritageMonth,” MLB tweeted on Thursday.
Our game would not be the same without the Hispanic players that have impacted it and continue to do so. #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/UJRt2VNgBR
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2022
Some Of The Game’s Brightest Stars Are Hispanic
In the tweet, you can see the letters “HHM” (Hispanic Heritage Month) and some of the best hispanic players in the history of the game, from legends like Roberto Clemente to modern day stars such as Julio Rodriguez.
September is considered the Hispanic Heritage Month in the sport, as a way to celebrate and encourage their impact on our beautiful game.
After all, baseball wouldn’t be the same with Acuna’s bat flips, Guerrero’s hitting ability, Albert Pujols‘ greatness, Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez‘s defense, Luis Castillo‘s changeup, Framber Valdez‘s sinker, and Miguel Cabrera‘s legacy, for example.
The league has recognized that these contributions make the game better and should be celebrated.
It’s also a great way to connect with a sizable community of fans who love baseball and try to watch their idols play every day.
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