José St. Claire
| José St. Claire | |
|---|---|
| Catcher / first baseman | |
| Born: February 20, 1913 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| Died: September 20, 1993 (aged 80) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Medals |
José Luis St. Claire Cábelo (February 20, 1913 — September 20, 1993), better known as Pepe Lucas, was a Dominican professional baseball player. In the Dominican Republic, he played for and managed the Leones del Escogido. He was also known for a home run during a 1951 championship game in the Puerto Rican League final, which became known across the Caribbean as the "Pepelucazo". That home run also became known as "the shot heard 'round the Caribbean".