Chart: Twins' Latin players in 2014
The Twins currently have one Latin coach — bullpen coach Bobby Cuellar. There were 12 Latin players wearing Twins uniforms this season, and more on the way with top prospects such as Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario and Jose Berrios. Here's a look at the Latins who played for the Twins this season:
PitchersHometown
Samuel DedunoLa Romana, Dominican Republic
Lester OliverosMaracay, Venezuela
Yohan PinoTurmero, Venezuela
Catcher
Josmil PintoSan Joaquin, Venezuela
Infielders
Eduardo EscobarPalo Negro, Venezuela
Pedro FlorimonLa Romana, D.R.
Kendrys MoralesFomento, Cuba
Jorge PolancoSanto Domingo, D.R.
Danny SantanaMonte Plata, D.R.
Kennys VargasCanovana, Puerto Rico
Outfielders
Oswaldo ArciaCantaura-Anzoategui, Venezuela
Eduardo NunezSanto Domingo, D.R.
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Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
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