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Cristóbal Torriente

Cuban baseball player
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Cristóbal Torriente was a prominent Cuban baseball player who achieved stardom in the Negro National League. He played for the Chicago American Giants and was known for his exceptional hitting, averaging .335 at bat over a 17-year career. Torriente also excelled in Cuban League play, solidifying his legacy as a significant figure in both American and Caribbean baseball.1

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  1. Latin Americans in Major League Baseball Through the First Years of the 21st Century - The 1930s through World War II
  2. Latin Americans in Major League Baseball Through the First Years of the 21st Century - Early history

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