Is Cesar Faz still alive?
He was 98. “César lived a long life and gave most of it to developing young baseball players…he will be sadly missed,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League International President and CEO.
Is the perfect game a true story?
The film is based on a true story about a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico, who became the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series in 1957. The pitcher from Monterrey, Angel Macías, threw the first and only perfect game in championship history.
Where do the kids think baseball came from in the perfect game?
The team began after the local Catholic priest, played by Cheech Marin, introduced the game of baseball to local children. He wanted to inspire them to hope for a better life than the one they knew. The boys grew to idolize players they had only heard about on Spanish language radio rebroadcasts of Major League games.
Did Angel Macias play in MLB?
Macias did attend high school but did not attend college, instead signing with the Los Angeles Angels. As an outfielder, Macias played two seasons in the Angels system, advancing as far as the Class A California League. During the 1963 season, Macias returned to Mexico.
Why does the Monterrey team roll around in the grass when they get to the tournament?
Why does the Monterrey team roll around in the grass when they get to the tournament? They have never seen grass before. Who won the game between the Mexico City All Stars and Monterrey?
How many pitchers have thrown a no hitter?
Five pitchers have thrown a no-hitter in both the American League and the National League: Cy Young, Ryan, Jim Bunning, Nomo, and Randy Johnson.
What MLB team employed Cesar Faz before he moved back to Monterey?
The story involves Cesar Faz (played by Clifton Collins Jr. in the movie) who moves to Monterrey after being fired from his job as a clubhouse attendant for the St. Louis Cardinals. He encounters a group of youngsters who love to play baseball, but haven’t played on an organized level.
Who was the first Mexican to win a World Series?
He was on the Dodgers’ 1988 World Series championship team, but he did not play in the postseason because of his ailing shoulder. On June 29, 1990, Valenzuela threw his only MLB no-hitter, pitching at Dodger Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals, a 6–0 victory….
| Fernando Valenzuela | |
|---|---|
| Strikeouts | 2,074 |
| Teams |
Who pitched most no-hitters?
Nolan Ryan
The pitcher who holds the record for the most no-hitters is Nolan Ryan, who threw seven in his 27-year career. His first two came exactly two months apart with the California Angels: the first on May 15, 1973, and the second on July 15.
Who pitched 2 no-hitters in a row?
Johnny Vander Meer
Vander Meer is most notable for being the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw two consecutive no-hitters….
| Johnny Vander Meer | |
|---|---|
| May 7, 1951, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 119–121 |
| Earned run average | 3.44 |