Frank Arellanes-
Along with Sandy Nava cited as one of the first Mexican-Americans to play in the Major Leagues. His most productive season came in 1909, when he recorded 16 wins with a 2.18 ERA as the replacement of Cy Young in the pitching rotation, leading the American League in games finished (15) and saves (eight).
Born in Santa Cruz Ca. he died at age 36, a victim of the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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