Moments of appreciation for Wilber Perez, a pitcher from Pinero, who says goodbye to action sports. Author: rebellious youth

NUEVA GERONA, THE ISLAND OF YOUTH. – After the 21st National Series defending the Isla de la Juventud jersey, the sinister Wilber Perez is moving out of the box, and now his shots are geared towards training kids to be the future Pinero baseball pirates.

Thanking his family, first of all, his teammates, those who are no longer here, and the current ones, his coaches and local fans, the pitcher expressed his joy for the recognition and the sadness that overwhelmed him to close the page of an active sports life.

In the same box where he stopped to meet his rivals and accompanied by his mother, wife and son, he received a gift of power from the Pinars, political organizations, the masses, businessmen, friends, artists… but the heartiest was the applause of the public, that always boosted adrenaline and now almost caused tears held back by emotion.

The moment was opportune for the National Union of Educators, Scientists and Sportsmen to present Wilber Perez with a 60th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp for his dedication to the sport of Pinot, while the Pirates and Cubs greeted the honoree before the start of match four. private series between both teams.

Wilber Perez went through 21 versions of the national classic, appeared in 397 games, scored 122 wins, struck out 1267 and saved 7 games, among other hits and misses.

Among the credits worth noting is the third place in SNB 38 under Armando Johnson, the victory over Japan in the Terder World Baseball Classic in 2013, the only smile against this Asian country in those fights and in 2016 when he was crowned. Italian league champion with the Paternó Red Sox ASD team and became the most valuable player of the tournament.

Source: Juventud Rebelde