Description:
(Former Panamanian Baseball Player Who Played as a Catcher) Manuel De Jesus Sanguillén Magan enjoyed a distinguished professional baseball career as a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played a crucial role for the Pittsburgh Pirates during their prosperous period in the early 1970s, contributing to multiple division titles and World Series victories. Sanguillén was highly regarded for his remarkable batting average and was recognized as one of the premier catchers of his era due to his defensive prowess, speed, and powerful throwing arm. Though he was sometimes overlooked in comparison to other players of his time, his influence on the sport was long-lasting.