César Gutiérrez

Venezuelan baseball player and manager

César Gutiérrez - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 26th, 1943
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Played in Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop and utility infielder. Served as a player-coach for the Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Transitioned into managing teams in various leagues, contributing to player development and team strategy. His career spanned several decades, impacting Venezuelan baseball culture through both his playing and coaching.

Played for the Detroit Tigers

Managed Tiburones de La Guaira

Contributed to player development in Venezuela

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