Salvator Madrid (June 9, 1920 – February 24, 1977) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs.[1]
| Sal Madrid | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | |
| Born: June 9, 1920 El Paso, Texas | |
| Died: February 24, 1977 (aged 56) Fort Wayne, Indiana | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1947, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1947, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 8 |
| At bats | 24 |
| Hits | 3 |
| Teams | |
Madrid played for the Tulsa Oilers in the Texas League before being called up to the Major Leagues in 1947.[1] He made his Major League debut on September 17, 1947 against the New York Giants at Wrigley Field.[1][2] Madrid managed only three hits in 24 at bats over eight games with the Cubs.[1] When asked in a radio interview why he was struggling so badly at the Major League level, Madrid reportedly said that it was "too damn hot" in the Texas League and the heat had made him "too damn weak."[3]
Madrid was inducted into the Northeast Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970.[4]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)