Carlos Lezcano
Carlos Manuel Lezcano Rubio
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- School Florida State University
- High School Colegio San Jose (Rio Piedras)
- Debut April 10, 1980
- Final Game June 10, 1981
- Born September 30, 1955 in Arecibo, P.R.
Biographical Information[edit]
Carlos Lezcano played in the majors with the Chicago Cubs in 1980 and 1981. More recently, he has managed in the minors for many years.
A cousin of Sixto Lezcano, Carlos was, like Sixto, born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Carlos played in the minors from 1977 to 1984, hitting .326 for the Midland Cubs in 1979. He showed moderate power with a high of 19 home runs for the Wichita Aeros in 1980.
The Cubs' opening day center fielder in 1980, Lezcano played in 42 games at the major league level that season, hitting .205 in 88 at-bats. He also had some appearances in 1981.
Lezcano has now managed for three different organizations in the Arizona League in a minor league managing career that lasted 20 years.
He was named California League Manager of the Year in 2010 after guiding the Lake Elsinore Storm to the league's best record.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
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