1958 Caribbean Series
The tenth edition of the Caribbean Series.Summary
Cuba won the Series with a 4-2 record en route for a third straight championship. Managed by Napoleón Reyes, the team received offensive support from 2B Casey Wise, CF Solly Drake and LF Minnie Miñoso. The pitching staff was led by Pedro Ramos and Bob Shaw. The Cubans, who failed to hit a home run in the Series, also had 1B Julio Bécquer and C Ray Noble in addition to pitchers Mike Fornieles and Bill Werle. The Marianao club became the first repeat champions in the Series history.
Panama, led by catcher/manager Wilmer Shantz, posted a 3-3 record to tie the second place with Puerto Rico. The Panamanian squad got fine work of pitchers Humberto Robinson and Carl Duser, while 3B Héctor López hit.474 with a.609 SLG.
Puerto Rico was guided by Ted Norbert and received a strong pitching performance from Juan Pizarro, who set two strikeout records with 17 in a game and 29 overall. The Caguas attack was guided by 1B Víctor Pellot Power and CF Roberto Clemente, while P Jerry Nelson allowed three unearned runs over 18 innings. Other roster members included Mike Goliat, Luis A. Márquez|Luis Márquez, Félix Mantilla, José Guillermo Santiago|José Santiago and Valmy Thomas.
Venezuela, piloted by Regino Otero, finished in last place with a 2-4 record. The offensive was anchored by catcher and Series MVP Earl Battey, 1B Lou Limmer and RF Bob Wilson, who won the batting title with a.500 BA while collecting one home run, five runs, four RBI and a.708 SLG. For the second time, Limmer led the tournament in home runs. Pitchers Ramón Monzant and José Bracho got the victories for Valencia. OF Elio Chacón and SS Chico Carrasquel also homered in the Series. Besides, Julián Ladera made two relief appearances and struck out 10 batters in 10⅔ innings of work.
Scoreboards
Game 4, February 9
Game 6, February 10
Game 8, February 11
Game 10, February 12
Game 12, February 13
