Luis Aponte

Luis Eduardo Aponte Yuripe (born June 14, 1953), better known as Luis Aponte, is a former right-handed middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1980-83) and Cleveland Indians (1984). He was born in El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela.

Aponte was signed by Boston as an amateur free agent in 1973. He had his most effective season in 1982, earning three saves in 40 appearances with a 3.18 ERA.

Aponte compiled a career 9-6 record with 113 strikeouts, seven saves, and a 3.27 ERA in 220 innings.

Aponte's agent was Robert Feinberg

Quote

* "This successful Venezuelan reliever retired for three years after four years in the Red Sox system. Playing in the Inter-American League in 1979, he developed an amazing fork ball and was resigned by the Red Sox". - Ed Walton, at [http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Aponte_Luis.stm Baseball Library] .

See also

* List of players from Venezuela in Major League Baseball
* Boston Red Sox all-time roster

External links

*Luis Aponte at:
* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/a/apontlu01.shtml Complete career statistics at "Baseball Reference"]