Leonys Martín shines in Venezuelan baseball and is named Player of the Week

Between October 29 and November 3, the former Major League player recorded an average of .354, with three home runs, eight runs batted in, a total of five extra-base hits, and an impressive OPS of 1.419.

  • CiberCuba Editorial Team

Leonys Martín © Facebook/Francys Romero
Leonys MartínPhoto © Facebook/Francys Romero

Cuban player Leonys Martín was recognized as Player of the Week in the Venezuelan winter baseball league, making a strong impression with the Tiburones de La Guaira in the opening of the 2024-2025 season.

According to journalist Francys Romero on the social media platform Facebook, between October 29 and November 3, the former Major League player achieved an average of .354, with three home runs, eight RBIs, a total of five extra-base hits, and an impressive OPS of 1.419.

Facebook Post/Francys Romero

Under the direction of manager Ozzie Guillén, the current champion of the league and the Caribbean Series, Leonys has been placed as the leadoff hitter for the team, and the results of this strategy have been immediate, solidifying his impact on the field and his contributions in all aspects.

Guillén, also the 2005 World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, recognizes the talent of the player born in Villa Clara and considers him one of the pillars of the team.

After several seasons in the "Big Tent," the player also had notable performances in the Professional League of Japan before returning to the region to showcase his skills.

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