Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame is a special museum and hall of fame. It was created to celebrate and honor the amazing things that Hispanic and Latin baseball players have done for the sport of baseball. It also recognizes players who have Hispanic heritage.

History of the Museum

The museum and hall of fame first opened its doors in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. This happened on October 24, 1998. A few months later, on June 23, 1999, it became a non-profit organization. This means it's a group that works for a good cause, not to make money.

The idea for this museum came from Gabriel "Tito" Avila Jr. He was a semi-professional baseball player from New York City. He lives in San Francisco now. Mr. Avila wanted to make sure that the best Hispanic baseball players of all time were honored. He started the museum as an international group. Its goal is to recognize the important contributions these players have made to baseball.

Since it began, the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame has welcomed many people. It has inducted seventy-four players, coaches, and even broadcasters. It also includes Hispanic players from the Negro leagues, Major League Baseball scorers, and team leaders.

Honored Baseball Players

This section lists the many talented baseball players who have been honored by the museum. Some of these players have also been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Inductee	Nationality	Year	Position	Ref.
Alfonzo, EdgardoEdgardo Alfonzo	Venezuela	2013	Third baseman Second baseman
Alomar, RobertoRoberto Alomar*	Puerto Rico	2019	Shortstop
Alomar Jr., SandySandy Alomar Jr.	Puerto Rico	2021	Catcher
Alomar Sr., SandySandy Alomar Sr.	Puerto Rico	2005	Second baseman Coach
Alou, FelipeFelipe Alou	Dominican Republic	2003	Outfielder First baseman Manager
Alou, MattyMatty Alou	Dominican Republic	2007	Outfielder
Amaro Jr., RubénRubén Amaro Jr.	Mexico	2022	Outfielder
Aparicio, LuisLuis Aparicio*	Venezuela	2007	Shortstop
Azcue, JoeJoe Azcue	Cuba	2012	Catcher
Baerga, CarlosCarlos Baerga	Puerto Rico	2021	Second baseman
Barbon, RobertoRoberto Barbon	Cuba	2023	Infielder
Campaneris, BertBert Campaneris	Cuba	2006	Shortstop
Cardenas, LeoLeo Cardenas	Cuba	2016	Shortstop Third baseman
Carew, RodRod Carew*	Panama	2010	First baseman Second baseman
Cepeda, OrlandoOrlando Cepeda*	Puerto Rico	2002	First baseman
Clemente, RobertoRoberto Clemente*	Puerto Rico	2010	Right fielder
Concepción, DaveDave Concepción	Venezuela	2022	Shortstop
Cruz, JoséJosé Cruz	Puerto Rico	2002	Outfielder
Cruz, JulioJulio Cruz	Puerto Rico	2004	Second baseman
Davalillo, VicVic Davalillo	Venezuela	2024	Outfieler
Dihigo, MartínMartín Dihigo*	Cuba	1999	Pitcher Second baseman
Fernández, AlexAlex Fernández	Cuba	2008	Pitcher
Fuentes, TitoTito Fuentes	Cuba	2002	Second baseman
Garcia, MikeMike Garcia	United States	2024	Pitcher
Garcia, RichRich Garcia	United States	2025	Umpire
Griffin, AlfredoAlfredo Griffin	Dominican Republic	2004	Shortstop
Gómez, LeftyLefty Gómez*	United States	2011	Pitcher
Gómez, PrestonPreston Gómez	Cuba	2003	Second baseman
Gonzalez, LuisLuis Gonzalez	United States	2011	Outfielder
González, TonyTony González	Cuba	2024	Outfielder
Guerrero, PedroPedro Guerrero	Dominican Republic	2016	Outfielder Third baseman First baseman
Guerrero, VladimirVladimir Guerrero*	Dominican Republic	2018	Right fielder Designated hitter
Guillén, CarlosCarlos Guillén	Venezuela	2012	Shortstop
Hernandez, KeithKeith Hernandez	United States	2019	First baseman
Hernández, WillieWillie Hernández	Puerto Rico	2023	Pitcher
Jaramillo, RudyRudy Jaramillo	United States	2008	Coach
Javier, JuliánJulián Javier	Dominican Republic	2011	Second baseman
Javier, StanStan Javier	Dominican Republic	2011	Outfielder
Kelly, RobertoRoberto Kelly	Panama	2011	Outfielder
La Russa, TonyTony La Russa*	United States	2008	Infielder Manager
Lezcano, SixtoSixto Lezcano	Puerto Rico	2023	Outfielder
López, AlAl López*	United States	2006	Catcher Manager
López, HéctorHéctor López	Panama	2007	Outfielder Third baseman
Maldonado, CandyCandy Maldonado	Puerto Rico	2021	Outfielder
Marichal, JuanJuan Marichal*	Dominican Republic	2003	Pitcher
Martin, BillyBilly Martin	United States	2020	Second baseman Manager
Martinez, BuckBuck Martinez	United States	2012	Catcher
Martínez, EdgarEdgar Martínez*	Puerto Rico	2003	Designated hitter
Martínez, PedroPedro Martínez*	Dominican Republic	2015	Pitcher
Méndez, JoséJosé Méndez	Cuba	2006	Pitcher
Miñoso, MinnieMinnie Miñoso*	Cuba	2002	Outfielder
Millan, FelixFelix Millan	Puerto Rico	2013	Second baseman
Mercado, OrlandoOrlando Mercado	Puerto Rico	2004	Catcher Coach
Mota, MannyManny Mota	Dominican Republic	2003	Outfielder
Navarro, MillitoMillito Navarro	Puerto Rico	2006	Outfielder
Oliva, TonyTony Oliva*	Cuba	2014	Outfielder
Oquendo, JoseJose Oquendo	Puerto Rico	2013	Outfielder Infielder
Pascual, CamiloCamilo Pascual	Cuba	2012	Pitcher
Pérez, TonyTony Pérez*	Cuba	2001	Third baseman First baseman
Pompez, AlexAlex Pompez*	Cuba	2006	Owner
Power, VicVic Power	Puerto Rico	2024	First baseman
Ramos, PedroPedro Ramos	Cuba	2025	Pitcher
Robinson, JackieJackie Robinson*	United States	2018	Second baseman
Rodríguez, IvánIván Rodríguez*	Puerto Rico	2017	Catcher
Rojas, CookieCookie Rojas	Cuba	2011	Outfielder Second baseman
Salazar, LuisLuis Salazar	Venezuela	2011	Outfielder Shortstop Third baseman
Sanguillen, MannyManny Sanguillen	Panama	2019	Catcher
Santiago, BenitoBenito Santiago	Puerto Rico	2012	Catcher
Santiago, JoséJosé Santiago	Puerto Rico	2021	Pitcher
Samuel, JuanJuan Samuel	Dominican Republic	2010	Second baseman
Seguí, DiegoDiego Seguí	Cuba	2006	Pitcher
Sierra, RubénRubén Sierra	Puerto Rico	2011	Outfielder
Taylor, TonyTony Taylor	Cuba	2004	Second baseman
Thon, DickieDickie Thon	Puerto Rico	2003	Shortstop
Tiant, LuisLuis Tiant	Cuba	2002	Pitcher
Torriente, CristóbalCristóbal Torriente*	Cuba	2006	Outfielder Infielder Pitcher
Treviño, AlexAlex Treviño	Mexico	2003	Catcher
Trillo, MannyManny Trillo	Venezuela	2023	Second baseman
Valenzuela, FernandoFernando Valenzuela	Mexico	2003	Pitcher
Vizquel, OmarOmar Vizquel	Venezuela	2007	Shortstop
Williams, BernieBernie Williams	Puerto Rico	2017	Centerfielder
Williams, TedTed Williams*	United States	2002	Left fielder

Honored Broadcasters

The museum also has a special section for broadcasters. These are the people who share the excitement of baseball games with fans through radio and television. Some of them have won the Ford C. Frick Award, which is a big honor for baseball broadcasters.

Induction	Nationality	Year	Team	Ref.
Angel, JoeJoe Angel	Colombia	2023	Baltimore Orioles
Berroa, BillyBilly Berroa	Dominican Republic	2005	New York Mets
Canel, BuckBuck Canel*	Argentina	1999	Brooklyn Dodgers
Cárdenas, RenéRené Cárdenas	Nicaragua	2002	Houston Astros
Jarrín, JaimeJaime Jarrín*	Ecuador	2003	Los Angeles Dodgers
Ortega, EduardoEduardo Ortega	Mexico	2016	San Diego Padres
Pi-Gonzalez, AmauryAmaury Pi-Gonzalez	Cuba	2004	San Francisco Giants
Ramírez, FeloFelo Ramírez	Cuba	2001	Florida Marlins
Thomas, MarioMario Thomas	Mexico	2010	San Diego Padres

Other Baseball Halls of Fame

• Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame
• Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame
• Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
• Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum