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Luis Clemente Tiant Vega (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis ˈtjant]) (born November 23, 1940) is a Cuban former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed starting pitcher. He pitched in MLB for 19 years, primarily for the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox.
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- Marianao, La Habana, Cuba
- November 23, 1940
Luis Tiant Bio. Fullname: Luis Clemente Tiant; Nickname: El Tiante; Born: 11/23/1940 in Marianao, Cuba; Debut: 7/19/1964
Luis Tiant was a three-time All-Star (1968, 1974, 1976), who led the American League in shutouts three times (1966, 1968, 1974), and struck out 200+ batters three years (1967, 1968, 1973). Tiant pitched for six different teams during his nineteen year career and his uniform number always contained a number three.
- Luis Clemente Tiant
- 11-23-1940 (Sagittarius)
- Marianao, Cuba
- El Tiante or Looie
Luis Tiant’s legend developed in the United States well after his 30th birthday. But for baseball fans in his native Cuba, Tiant was a hero from his earliest days as a professional. A sizzling fastball, pinpoint control and a dogged spirit made fans around the globe fall in love with “El Tiante.”
Nov 22, 2022 · Despite the injuries, Tiant still pieced together a brilliant 19-year career that featured 229 wins, a 3.30 ERA and 2,416 strikeouts over 3,486 1/3 big league innings. On his birthday, here's a look at 10 of the best moments and accolades from Tiant's career. 1. 19-strikeout shutout.
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Luis Tiant. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 5-10 , 150lb (178cm, 68kg) Born: August 27, 1906 in La Habana, Cuba. Died: December 10, 1976 in Milton, MA. Buried: Milton Cemetery, Milton, MA. Debut: 1930 (6,981st in major league history) Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1930 season.
