Claudio Manela facts for kids

Claudio Manela was a talented baseball player from the Philippines. He was a pitcher, which means he threw the ball to the batter. He played in important baseball leagues in the 1920s.

Who Was Claudio Manela?

Claudio Manela was born on April 12, 1894. His hometown was Cavite City, Philippines. He became known for his skills as a baseball pitcher. He played professional baseball during a time when different leagues existed for players of color.

Playing Baseball

Claudio Manela played in the Negro leagues during the 1920s. These leagues were very important for African American and other non-white baseball players. They played exciting games and showed amazing talent. Manela was one of the few Filipino players in these leagues.

His Teams

Manela started his journey in the Negro leagues in 1921. He played for a team called the Cuban Stars (West). Later, in 1925, he played for the Cuban Stars (East). He also played for the Hartford Senators in 1922. This was a minor league team.

Claudio Manela passed away in November 1975. He was 81 years old. He died in Newark, New Jersey.