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The men that make up Leones de Escogido's rich history are among the most familiar figures in Latin American baseball.
Hall of Famer Juan Marichal played for the Dominican club, as did all three Alou brothers, Felipe, Matty and Jesus. David Ortiz, Sammy Sosa, Julio Franco, Octavio Dotel and Mario Soto all suited up in Escogido's red, white and black uniforms. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played his winter ball for the Leones.
Former Major League outfielder Moises Alou is the team's current general manager.
But there is a new man making a name for himself with Escogido: former Major Leaguer and current manager Ken Oberkfell.
The locals refer to Oberkfell as "El Mago de los Leones," Spanish for "The Leones' magician" because of his mystifying...
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