"After defeating Israel 10-1 on Monday, the national team for the Dominican Republic moved to 3-0 in group play, with an average margin of victory of over 9 runs per game. Geraldo Perdomo, a Silver Slugger for the Diamondbacks last season, presented the 88-year-old Dominican baseball hero to his teammates in the clubhouse and crowned Marichal as the MVP of Monday's win."
"Marichal's accolades with the Giants during his tenure from 1960 to 1973 are certainly impressive - 10 All-Star selections, an All-Star MVP, his number 27 retired and a statue outside Oracle Park - but the way he is celebrated in his home country is on a whole other level, as its national stadium is named after him."
"Marichal isn't just the last living Giants Hall of Famer; he's the last man alive with a statue outside Oracle Park. As the deaths of Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda approach their second anniversaries, there's something particularly heartwarming about seeing Marichal - who had a health scare of his own in 2022 - still around living his best life."
Juan Marichal, the Dominican Republic's first Hall of Famer, attended his country's World Baseball Classic game where the team defeated Israel 10-1, moving to 3-0 in group play with an average victory margin exceeding 9 runs. Geraldo Perdomo, a Diamondbacks Silver Slugger, introduced Marichal to teammates and named him MVP of the game. Marichal danced in celebration in the locker room. His legacy in the Dominican Republic extends beyond his impressive Giants career from 1960-1973, which included 10 All-Star selections and a retired number 27. The Dominican national stadium bears his name, reflecting his iconic status in his homeland.
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