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Mexican Central League

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(19:This should not be confused with Mexican Center League.

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The Mexican Central League was a minor league baseball circuit that operated for 19 seasons (1960-1978) with teams based across Mexico.

History

The Mexican Central League was formed in 1960 and was recognized as Single-A level, which is three levels below Major League Baseball. In 1979, the circuit was absorbed into the expanded Mexican Baseball League (Liga Mexicana de Beisbol). This expansion elevated the Mexican Central League teams from Single-A to Triple-A. The newly expanded Mexican league now featured a 20-team circuit with four divisions.

Notable players

  • 21 Héctor Espino (All-time Mexican League great Héctor Espino began his career in the Mexican Central League in 1960.)
  • 34 Fernando Valenzuela (He began his career with the Guanajuato Tuzos of the Mexican Central League in 1978.)

    • References

    Mexican Central League Wikipedia
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