Luis Felipe Juárez (born February 6, 1990), nicknamed "El Pepón" is a Mexican professional baseball first baseman for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He was selected Mexico national baseball team at 2017 World Baseball Classic,[1] 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier,[2] and 2019 exhibition games against Japan.[3]
Luis Juárez | |
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Leones de Yucatán – No. 90 | |
First baseman / Left fielder / Catcher | |
Born: (1990-02-06) February 6, 1990 (age 32) Culiacán, Sinaloa | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
On April 3, 2009, Juárez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. After 8 seasons with the club, he became a free agent, but re-signed with the team on March 30, 2017. On December 21, 2017, Juárez was traded alongside Walter Ibarra to the Leones de Yucatán in exchange for Francisco Lugo and Ricky Alvarez.[4] Juárez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Mexico roster – 2017 World Baseball Classic | |
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