Joe Azcue
| Joe Azcue | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: August 18, 1939 Cienfuegos, Cuba | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 3, 1960, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1972, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .252 |
| Home runs | 50 |
| Runs batted in | 304 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
José Joaquín Azcue López (born August 18, 1939) is a Cuban former professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, most prominently as a member of the Cleveland Indians where he played the bulk of his career and was named to the 1968 American League All-Star team. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his strong throwing arm.