Carlos Lezcano
| Carlos Lezcano | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 30 September 1955 Arecibo, Puerto Rico | |
| Died: 6 September 2025 (aged 69) Arecibo, Puerto Rico[1] | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 1980, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 10, 1981, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .186 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 14 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Carlos Manuel Lezcano (30 September 1955 – 6 September 2025) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who appeared as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs. His cousin, Sixto Lezcano, was also a Major League outfielder.
Early life
Lezcano was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on 30 September 1955.
Manager
Lezcano managed the Lake Elsinore Storm, a minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, from 2007 to 2011.[2] On November 29, 2013, the Cangrejeros de Santurce announced that Lezcano would replace José David Flores as manager of the team.[3]
On January 12, 2015, Lezcano was announced as the manager for the Joplin Blasters as they began American Association play in 2015.[4]
For the 2016 summer Carlos Lezcano was the head coach for the Liberal Bee Jays located in Liberal, Kansas. The Bee Jays play in the Jayhawk League, which involves college players from around the United States.
Death
Lezcano died from cancer on September 6, 2025, at the age of 69.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Carlos Lezcano Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. Archived from the original on September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Hoornstra, Jon Paul (September 6, 2025). "Former Cubs Outfielder Passes Away". Newsweek. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ^ "Nuevo dirigente para los Cangrejeros de Santurce". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). November 29, 2013. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
- ^ "Joplin Blasters name first field manager". The Joplin Globe. Joplin, MO: Community Newspaper Holdings. January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac