Narciso Elvira facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narciso Elvira |
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Elvira in 1988
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: 29 October 1967 Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz, México |
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| Died: 28 January 2020 (aged 52) Veracruz, Veracruz, México |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: 9 September, 1990, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| NPB: 2 April, 2000, for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | |||
| KBO: 21 May, 2002, for the Samsung Lions | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: 28 September, 1990, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| NPB: 10 May, 2001, for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | |||
| KBO: 10 May, 2003, for the Samsung Lions | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.40 | ||
| Strikeouts | 6 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 7–8 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.79 | ||
| Strikeouts | 89 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 14–7 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.12 | ||
| Strikeouts | 132 | ||
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Narciso Chicho Delgado Elvira (born October 29, 1967 – died January 28, 2020) was a professional baseball pitcher from México. He was known for his powerful left-handed pitching.
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Narciso Elvira's Baseball Journey
Starting in the Minors
Narciso Elvira began his professional baseball career in 1986. He joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization from the Mexican League. For several years, he played in different minor league teams. These included the Class A Beloit Brewers and the Stockton Ports. He also played for the Triple-A El Paso Diablos.
Major League Baseball Debut
In 1990, Elvira got his chance to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in four games that year. After his brief time in the MLB, he continued to play in the minor leagues. He played for teams like the Denver Zephyrs and the Oklahoma City 89ers.
Playing Baseball Overseas
After his time in the American minor leagues, Narciso Elvira went on to play baseball in other countries. From 2000 to 2001, he played in Japan for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Then, from 2002 to 2003, he played in South Korea for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization. He also returned to play in the Mexican League for teams like the Campeche Piratas. He retired from playing in 2009 after playing for the Petroleros de Minatitlan.
A Special No-Hitter
One of Narciso Elvira's most amazing achievements happened on June 20, 2000. While playing for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in Japan, he pitched a no-hitter. This means he pitched an entire game without allowing any opposing batter to get a hit. He is the only Mexican pitcher to ever achieve a no-hitter in the Nippon Professional Baseball League.
Later Life
Narciso Elvira and his son sadly passed away on January 28, 2020, in Veracruz, Mexico.
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Elvira in 1988
