By Yasel Porto Some time ago here at Swing Complete we reported on the process experienced by the legendary former Havana catcher and coach Pedro Medina Ayón, who managed to leave the medical center after contracting the same virus that has hit so many human beings in the last two years. “The Edmonton Hero” had … Read more
By Gian Franco Gil For many years the controversy over the best catcher who went through the National Series was fueled. There are many names that appear in a list full of stars. Some opt for the offense, others for the defense, this last section was a priority for the vast majority of provincial and … Read more
By Yasel Porto January 31 is a transcendental day for the Cuban catcher. The reason is none other than the birth on the same day, although in different years, of two of its most renowned figures in the position within the National Series: Juan Castro García and Ariel Pestano Valdés. Unfortunately, the first two years … Read more
By Yasel Porto Even for many of us who did not experience that hit, Pedro Medina’s home run in the final of the 1981 Edmonton Intercontinental Cup is in our minds as something sacred and sublime when it comes to home runs or momentous moments in Cuban baseball history. All despite the fact that that … Read more
By Yasel Porto The ex-habanero extraclass Pedro Medina Ayón managed to get out of the most difficult part of a complex health situation that has cost the lives of millions of people in the world, including several well-known figures of Cuban baseball. The legendary slugger from the capital is already at home and although his … Read more
It is not the first, not even second time on this website we talk to José Antonio Medina (El Puerto de Santa María, 1993), but it is true that we have not published a conversation with him for a long time. A few seasons ago, Medina took a turn in his career and, tired of … Read more
By José Alejandro Rodríguez Zas The team of the Cocodrilos de Matanzas is always news in Cuban baseball, either because of their actions on or off the field, rumors of “imported” players, returning legionaries or even doubts in their leadership, as has happened in the last few days with former Avilanian manager Roger Machado. Roger … Read more
The game started entertaining, even, where both teams changed on the scoreboard after the first five minutes where Medina was already outlining his good night of three. For their part, Sacco and Sansone looked in the paint to be up 11-9. Those led by Palacios adjusted in defense, closed well, Bivins and Emilio did not … Read more
