Juan Carlos Pulido, award-winning Venezuelan baseball player, died at the age of 52 as a result of health problems he had suffered in recent weeks. This Thursday, December 28th, the unfortunate departure of someone who was also considered one of the best left-handed pitchers to shine in the LVBP was announced.
According to Venezuelan media, Pulido had been admitted to the UCV hospital for several weeks. Although in some cases there was some improvement in his health, he suffered a relapse into the disease that had afflicted him.
Juan Carlos Pulido stood out in Navegantes del Magallanes
The Turkish Ship was one of the teams where his skills and talent for Venezuelan baseball came to the fore. With the electric, Pulido posted a 2.75 ERA in 9 campaigns. He also won three titles with the Magallanes.
Juan Carlos Pulido was part of one of the best generations in Tigres de Aragua
Meanwhile, the Caracas-born athlete also defended the colors of the striped team with which he was part of the great generation called “Dynasty” in which the Bengalis won two titles. With this squad he made his debut in the LVBP in 1998.
Cardinals and Sharks, their last teams in the LVBP
Finally, the Cardenales de Lara and the Tiburones de La Guaira would be the last two teams in which he would prove his skills for this sport.
Juan Carlos Pulido was also known as the “lion tamer.” In short, professional baseball in Venezuela is mourning and losing an important athlete, but one who left a great legacy.