He was the first black Latino player in the Major Leagues (USA). He made his Major League debut with Cleveland in 1949.
Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians (1949, 1951 and 1958-1959), Chicago White Sox (1951-1957, 1960-1961, 1964, 1976 and 1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1962) and Washington Senators (1963).
Led the American League in Hits (184) in 1960.
Got his last base hit for the Chicago White Sox in 1976 at the age of 53.
The last active major leaguer to have played in the Negro Leagues.