SINCE ROBERTO CLEMENTE emerged as the first Latino superstar in the 1960s, Latino players have been bringing their bat flips, broad smiles and exciting play to a pastime that feels ever more international. Last season 207 Latino players appeared on Opening Day rosters, comprising a full 24 percent of the league. And while these players come from different countries, backgrounds and lifestyles, the one thing that unites them is their boundless love for the game -- one they display every time they step onto a ballfield. In that spirit, ESPN is launching Béisbol Life, a season-long project featuring stories in The Magazine, on ESPN.
Celebrating Latino baseball players in Béisbol Life
