Saturnino Orestes Armas (Arrieta) Minoso (Cuban Comet)

Positions: Leftfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: November 29, 1925 in La Habana, La Habana, Cuba
Signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1948. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 19, 1949 (Age 23)   vs. SLB 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): WhiteSox/Indians/Senators/Cardinals 1949-1980

Final Game: October 5, 1980 (Age 54)   vs. CAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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