Mexican Central League

The Mexican Central League was a Minor League Baseball circuit that operated for 19 seasons, from 1960 through 1978, with several clubs based across Mexico.

History

The Mexican Central League was formed in 1960 at the Class D level.^: 508 It was placed in Class C in 1961,^: 512 where it remained through the 1962 season.^: 515 Upon the reorganization of Minor League Baseball in 1963, it was reclassified as Class A.^: 522 In 1979, the circuit was absorbed into the expanded Mexican Baseball League (Liga Mexicana de Beisbol). This expansion elevated the Mexican Central League teams to Triple-A, with the newly expanded Mexican Baseball League featuring a 20-team circuit with four divisions.

Cities represented/Teams

Notable players

• 21 Héctor Espino – Began his career in 1960 with the Tuneros de San Luis Potosí
• 34 Fernando Valenzuela – Began his career in 1978 with the Tuzos de Guanajuato

See also

• Baseball awards#Mexico

References