Israel Alcantara
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Israel Alcantara Cristosomo (Izzy)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Israel Alcantara, then with the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox, sealed his name in fame in 2001 when he karate kicked Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons catcher Jeremy Salazar, after pitcher Blas Cedeno hit him with a pitch. He then preceded to rush the mound, but was tackled by infielder Kevin Orie. The International League suspended Alcantara for six games for his conduct.
Despite hitting only six home runs in the majors, Alcantara blasted 287 in a 15-year minor league career, with as many as 36 in a season.
He primarily wore number 55.
