Sixto Lezcano

Baseball player and coach

Sixto Lezcano - Baseball player and coach
Born

November 28th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1987 as an outfielder. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers. Achieved notable success with the Brewers, contributing to their 1982 American League pennant win. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, influencing the development of young players in various capacities.

Played for the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers team

Contributed to a World Series appearance

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