Steve Randel

Steve "Esteban" Randel is a former player, regional amateur scout in Latin America and high school coach. He has been an international sports journalist for 42 years, and is the founder and former publisher of "The Latin Athlete" magazine. He is the current editor of hispanichorizons.com since 2016.

Recent Posts

Steve RandelNovember 20, 2013

Exodus of Cuban baseball players evaporating island talent

Since there’s been a renewed buzz circulating around Cuban baseball players recently, let’s review the notable signings and overall picture.…
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Steve RandelNovember 12, 2013

Can’t afford Robinson Cano? Best bargain Latinos for beer-budget teams

Let’s face it. There isn’t a team in the major leagues that wouldn’t want to employ the services of a…
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St. Louis Cardinals

Steve RandelOctober 29, 2013

Carlos Martinez is a man on a mission for the Cardinals

One of the colorful sidebars in this year’s World Series was Carlos Martinez, a flamboyant young relief pitcher for the…
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St. Louis Cardinals

Steve RandelOctober 21, 2013

Yadier Molina is in a league of his own

Mike Matheny is the young, second-year manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, the 2013 National League champions. He is soft-spoken,…
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Steve RandelOctober 14, 2013

Blue-collar Detroit Tigers have the ethnic edge

Even though it’s mid-October and the baseball postseason is building to a climax, I haven’t been a happy camper.…
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Los Angeles Dodgers

Steve RandelSeptember 23, 2013

Thoughts on Hanley Ramirez, Big Papi and Fernandez vs. Puig

Since this is Hispanic Heritage Month, which actually extends until October 15, there is no better time to acknowledge the…
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