description Luis Aparicio Overview
Luis Aparicio was a Venezuelan professional baseball player who spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and speed, he won nine consecutive American League stolen base titles from 1956 to 1964. He was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1956 and earned ten Gold Glove Awards throughout his career. Aparicio was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, becoming the first Venezuelan player to receive the honor.
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Which MLB teams did Luis Aparicio play for?
Aparicio spent most of his career with the Chicago White Sox, with major periods there from 1956 to 1962 and 1968 to 1970. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1963 to 1967 and the Boston Red Sox from 1971 to 1973. [National Baseball Hall of Fame](https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/aparicio-luis)
How many stolen-base titles did Luis Aparicio win?
Aparicio led the American League in stolen bases for nine consecutive seasons from 1956 through 1964. That run began with his rookie season for the Chicago White Sox.
What made Luis Aparicio important to Venezuelan baseball?
He became the first Venezuelan elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. His speed, shortstop defense, and success with the White Sox made him one of Venezuela's earliest internationally recognized MLB stars.
How many Gold Glove Awards did Luis Aparicio win?
Aparicio won nine Gold Glove Awards during his MLB career. He was especially known for his range, hands, and double-play work at shortstop.
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