Vic Davalillo
| Vic Davalillo | |
|---|---|
Davalillo with the California Angels in 1968 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 31 July 1939 Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela | |
| Died: 6 December 2023 (aged 84) Caracas, Venezuela | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 9, 1963, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 6, 1980, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .279 |
| Home runs | 36 |
| Runs batted in | 329 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the Venezuelan | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2003 |
Víctor José Davalillo Romero (31 July 1939 – 6 December 2023) was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mexican League as an outfielder from 1963 to 1982.
Davalillo (pronounced da-va-LEE-yo) played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians (1963–68), California Angels (1968–69), St. Louis Cardinals (1969–70), Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–73), Oakland Athletics (1973–74), and Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–80) as an outfielder.
Davalillo, who batted and threw left-handed, was a leadoff hitter known for his speedy baserunning and capable defense. He was a fan favorite during his years with the Indians, and became a valuable utility player later in his career. He was also recognized as a superb pinch hitter.
Davalillo also had an exceptional career in the Venezuelan Winter League, where he is the all-time leader in total base hits and career batting average. He played for 30 years in the U.S., Mexico, and his homeland, compiling more than 4,100 base hits total.