AZL Mexico

From BR Bullpen

In 1998, the Arizona League needed an 8th team for scheduling purposes. A co-op team made from the other 7 teams was considered, but the Mexican League Academy was willing to field a team. The club was made up of players under contract to Mexican League teams. 12 of the 16 Mexican League teams provided players in 1998.


Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1998 22-33 7th Abelardo Vega none
1999 28-28 4th (t) Jose Ortiz Lost League Finals
2000 23-32 6th Jose Ortiz none


Mexico Team and top Hitter and Pitcher statistics
Team Individual
Year BA ERA Fld Hitter AB Hits Avr Pitcher W-L ERA
1998 .258 4.99 .961 Emmanuel Valdez 183 60 .328 Joel Navarro 4-4 3.55
1999 .260 4.65 .960 Ventura Cisneros 172 60 .349 Juan Martinez 5-5 3.27
2000 .262 6.63 .952 Jose Bojorquez 173 66 .382 Edgar Huerta 4-2 3.33