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Angel Macías: A Baseball Legend's Perfect Legacy

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At the age of 12, Ángel Macías pitched a perfect game in the 1957 Little League World Series, a feat no other player has repeated. Macías's incredible talent and versatility on the field, where he could pitch with either arm and was a switch-hitter, made him a standout player. He was a member of the Monterrey Industrial Little League team from Monterrey, Mexico, and his achievements were celebrated not only in his hometown but also at the White House, where he met President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ángel Macías pitched a perfect game in the 1957 Little League World Series, a feat no other player has repeated.
  • Macías was a highly versatile player who could pitch with either arm and was a switch-hitter.
  • He was a member of the Monterrey Industrial Little League team from Monterrey, Mexico, which won the championship title in 1957 and again in 1958.
  • Macías's pitching feat was celebrated at the White House, where he met President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • He was inducted into the Little League Hall of Excellence in 2017.
  • Macías continued to play baseball into adulthood, signing a major league contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 1962.
  • He spent over a decade playing for teams in Mexico after his playing days, and later worked as the director of human resources at a textile company.
  • Macías was survived by his wife, Josefina Martínez, and three daughters, as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Statistics:

  • Ángel Macías pitched a perfect game in the 1957 Little League World Series.
  • He struck out 11 players in the final game of the World Series.
  • Macías was 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 88 pounds at the age of 12.
  • He continued to play baseball for over a decade after his initial success, playing for teams in Mexico.
  • Macías was inducted into the Little League Hall of Excellence in 2017.
  • He spent two seasons in the lower minor leagues of the Angels' system as an outfielder.

Sources:

  • "Ángel Macías, Who Pitched Perfect Game at 12, Dies at 80" by
  • "Ángel Macías, Mon Real Diamante" by The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky.
  • Interview with Jose Maiz, an outfielder and pitcher for Monterrey, on the Little League website
  • M.L.B. website
  • Photographs by Little League Baseball and Softball, Bill Allen/Associated Press, and Little League Baseball and Softball

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