For a player out of Venezuela to make the major leagues, one scout in 1990 estimated that player would need about six years to make it, if that player has the talent to do so.
But, while players signed might have the talent to get their shot at the pros, like many others in the minor leagues, the talent talent isn't often there for a lengthy career.
For Robert Burguillos, a Venezuelan-born player, the latter was the case.
Burguillos turned pro out of Venezuela, but his pro career proved brief, just 18 games.
Burguillos' pro career began and ended in 1990, signed by the Orioles out of Caracas, Venezuela. Burguillos' name was also spelled Robert Burgillos.
With the Orioles, Burguillos was assigned to rookie Bluefield. He saw those 18 games and got 20 at bats. He picked up three hits for a .150 average. He also was caught stealing once. No other references to his career could be found.
But some other references to a Robert Burguillos, baseball and Venezuela could be found, though it was unclear if they were the same player.
A Robert Burguillos appeared as a player in a 2024 Carcas softball league and a 2016 YouTube video titled simply Robert Burguillos showed a player hitting a home run.
"I always kept my mind positive, I just wanted to make a good connection and I was able to hit the longest home run in the history of this park," the YouTube video caption reads in an English translation.
Made the Majors:1,423-32.0
Never Made Majors:3,025-68.0%-X
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