The former player Oscar Azocar victim died Monday of a heart attack. Azócar was residing in Valencia, capital Carabobo, with his wife Lisa and their children Abigail, Albany and Oscar.
born February 21, 1965 in Soro, Sucre state, played for the New York Yankees (1990) and San Diego Padres (1991-1992).
Azócar
Until 1987 he was a lefty pitcher (14-5, 2.30 ERA), but then was changed to the position of the outfielder. Azócar was a classic example of impatient hitter was swinging at almost any pitch and usually put it in play.
In 202 career games Azócar hit .226 with 5 homers, 38 runs scored, 99 hits, 16 doubles, 10 stolen bases and 12 walks.
Scored only 36 strikeouts in 439 shift (One every 12 turns). Azócar also selectively used his speed and was never thrown out stealing.
45 years, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in February during the Caribbean Series Caribbean Margarita 2010. There he shared with family, friends and people associated with baseball Caribbean.
Azocar was a key factor in the title obtained by Magellan in 1994 when the Turks won the scepter to the Leones del Caracas.
In Venezuela played for the Leones del Caracas (1983-1993), Eastern Caribbean (1993, traded soon), Navegantes del Magallanes (1993-1995), Tigres de Aragua (1995-1999), La Guaira Sharks (1999-2002).
