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Representing  Cuba
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1992 Barcelona | Team |
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2000 Sydney | Team |
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1991 Havana | Team |
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1995 Mar del Plata | Team |
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1999 Winnipeg | Team |
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1990 Edmonton | Team |
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1990 Seattle | Team |
Germán Mesa Fresneda (born May 12, 1967, in Havana) is a Cuban former professional shortstop who played for the Industriales of the Cuban National Series and for the Cuban national baseball team. Mesa was known as "El Imán" or "The Magnet" for his superior fielding skills. He was also an above average hitter and base runner who led Cuban baseball in hits, triples, and stolen bases during his career. German retired in 2002, and is now a trainer for the national team.
In October 1996, Mesa was banned from Cuban baseball, for allegedly taking money from an American sports agent. His suspension was lifted in March 1998.
In Olympic competition, he won a gold medal in 1992 and a silver in 2000. He is a former manager of Industriales.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Germán Mesa". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27.
External links
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