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2 unusual facts about Nelson Santovenia


Nelson Santovenia

Nelson Gil Santovenia Mayol (born July 27, 1961 in Pinar del Río, Cuba), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a catcher from 1987 to 1993.

Vince Coleman

In 1989, Coleman compiled a streak of 50 successful stolen bases without being caught stealing, before it was broken on July 28 when he was thrown out by Montreal Expos catcher Nelson Santovenia in a game at Olympic Stadium.



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