Re: *2010 MLB Thread*
The White Sox announced Monday that Luis Aparicio has given his consent for Omar Vizquel to wear No. 11 in his first year with the White Sox, as the number will be un-retired by the organization for Vizquel to wear in tribute.
Career numbers for Vizquel and Aparicio are remarkably similar. Aparicio played 18 seasons in total, with 10 coming for the White Sox. He hit .262 with 2,677 career hits, 506 stolen bases and 10 All-Star appearances, earning the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1956, while also picking up nine Gold Gloves for his elite defense at shortstop. His Gold Glove total stands two fewer than Vizquel's amazing total of 11 at the same position. Vizquel, who turns 43 on April 24, has a .273 career average, 2,704 hits, 389 stolen bases and three All-Star appearances. He stands as the all-time leader among shortstops in games played at 2,681 and with 1,722 double plays.
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