Vic Davalillo

Who is Vic Davalillo?

Víctor José Davalillo Romero [da-va-LEE-yo] is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. Davalillo batted and threw left-handed.

Davalillo was a leadoff hitter known for his speedy baserunning and capable defensive ability. Later in his career, he became a valuable utility player and a record-setting pinch hitter. Davalillo also had an exceptional career in the Venezuelan Winter League where he is the all-time leader in total base hits and in career batting average.