1973-1974 Cuban National League
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The 1973-1974 season was the thirteenth season of Cuba's national baseball system.
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[edit] Serie Nacional
The 13th Serie Nacional was won by La Habana, who ended the season five games ahead of Constructores. The team's second championship was under manager by Jorge Trigoura
La Habana's staff was led by Oscar Martínez, who went 11 – 2. The Azucareros' Antonio Muñoz emerged as a legitimate power threat, hitting 19 home runs; tying Agustín Marquetti for the second most in league history (at the time). Muñoz also leads the league in runs scored, runs batted in, and walks. Juan Pérez Pérez pitches his second no-hitter in as many seasons on April 25 for Camagüey.
[edit] Standings
- Bold indicates Serie Nacional champion
| Team | G | W | L | T | WPCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Habana | 78 | 52 | 26 | 0 | 0.667 | -.- |
| Constructores | 78 | 47 | 31 | 0 | 0.603 | 5.0 |
| Azucareros | 78 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 0.590 | 6.0 |
| Granjeros | 78 | 44 | 34 | 0 | 0.564 | 8.0 |
| Serranos | 78 | 42 | 35 | 1 | 0.545 | 9.5 |
| Camagüey | 77 | 41 | 35 | 1 | 0.539 | 10.0 |
| Industriales | 78 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0.500 | 13.0 |
| Oriente | 78 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0.500 | 13.0 |
| Vegueros | 78 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0.500 | 13.0 |
| Pinar del Río | 78 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0.500 | 13.0 |
| Las Villas | 78 | 32 | 46 | 0 | 0.410 | 20.0 |
| Matanzas | 77 | 28 | 49 | 0 | 0.364 | 23.5 |
| Henequeneros | 78 | 28 | 50 | 0 | 0.359 | 24.0 |
| Mineros | 78 | 28 | 50 | 0 | 0.359 | 24.0 |
[edit] Leaders
- Bold indicates either wooden bat record or aluminum bat record (1976-1977 to 1998-1999), Italics indicate Serie Nacional record
[edit] Batting
[edit] Pitching
[edit] Award Winners
The Most Valuable Player (Jugadores más Valiosos) was Antonio Muñoz a first baseman with Azucareros. The Most Valuable Pitcher (Lanzadores más Valiosos) was Juan Pérez Pérez of Camagüey. Pedro José Rodríguez Sr. of Azucareros was the Series' Rookie of the Year (Novatos del Año).
[edit] All-Star Series
The sixth All-Star Series featured two teams playing a 6-game series. Habana, managed by Jorge Trigoura, defeated Selección, 4 to 2.
[edit] Leaders
[edit] Batting
- Batting Average: .348 - Reinaldo Linares, Habana
- Base Hits: 9 - Sandalio Hernández, Selección
- Runs Scored: 6 - Antonio Muñoz, Selección
- Doubles: 2 - Reinaldo Linares, Habana
- Home Runs: 2 - Armando Capiró, Habana
- Runs Batted In: 4 - Armando Capiró, Habana
- Stolen Bases: 2 - Rodolfo Sálazar, Habana; Reinaldo Linares, Habana
[edit] Pitching
- Wins: 3 - Bernardo González, Habana
- Earned Run Average: 0.00 - Braudilio Vinent, Selección
[edit] Sources
- (March 17, 2004). "Cronología: 1974 (Spanish)". Radiococo. Radiococo. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- (March 22, 2004). "Tabla de Posiciones de la XIII serie 1974 (Spanish)". Radiococo. Radiococo. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- (November 18, 2005). "Guía Digital 2005-06". Guía Oficial de Béisbol 2005 (Digital). Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- Peter C. Bjarkman. A History of Cuban Baseball, 1864–2006. : McFarland, 2007. ISBN 0786428295
