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.

American League

Steve RandelFebruary 2, 2012

Caribbean Baseball Classic ignites national pride

It’s time again for that famous annual baseball extravaganza, at least in the geographical mass that Christopher Columbus dubbed,…
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Recent Posts

Steve RandelJanuary 23, 2012

The Latin Link: Orlando Cabrera always played with passion

The many accomplishments are impressive. Let’s start with 2,055 career hits. Then there were the two Gold Gloves and…
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American League

Steve RandelJanuary 9, 2012

Best blue-collar Hispanics to watch in 2012

I know most of you would prefer to read about the latest gossip whirling around Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez…
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Steve RandelDecember 26, 2011

End-of-year deals land Latinos in news

In a frenzy to curtail fan fallout, the St. Louis Cardinals decided to sign veteran outfielder Carlos Beltran to a…
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Steve RandelDecember 12, 2011

The Latin Link: Pujols, Reyes and other signings

When starting out as an aspiring young scout, I was a “bird dog” for John “Spider” Jorgensen, one of…
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Houston Astros

Steve RandelNovember 20, 2011

2012 Houston Astros preview: Dominence a distant dream

When one thinks of the Houston Astros, greatness often comes to mind. You reminisce about superstar pitchers like Nolan Ryan…
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