Juan Antonio (Sanchez) Marichal (Manito, Dominican Dandy or Mar)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: October 20, 1937 in Laguna Verde, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent in 1957. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 19, 1960 (Age 22)   vs. PHI 9.0 IP, 1 H, 12 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Giants/RedSox/Dodgers 1960-1975

Final Game: April 16, 1975 (Age 37)   vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1983 (313/374 ballots).
   View Juan Marichal Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Relatives: Father-In-Law of Jose Rijo and Cousin of Jose Acevedo
View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject
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