The New Face of Baseball

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The book explores the history of Cuban baseball from the mid-nineteenth century, highlighting the influence of American baseball in the Caribbean and Mexico. It features notable figures like Adolfo Luque and Martin Dihigo, while addressing the challenges faced by Latino players, including racial restrictions that limited participation to light-skinned individuals and the linguistic barriers imposed by "English only" rules on teams. This narrative sheds light on the complexities of identity and inclusion in the sport's history.