Interview with Victor Mesa - Cuba Sport Legend

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Mesa made his first splash in 1978-1979, leading the Cuban Serie Nacional with 20 steals. In 1979-1980, he led in steals (19) and doubles (17). During 1980-1981, Mesa scored 60 runs, the most in the Serie Nacional. That year, he made his international debut in the 1981 Intercontinental Cup, going 3 for 7 at the plate. In the 1982 Central American Games, Mesa hit .250, the second-lowest mark he posted in 20 major international tournaments.

Víctor led the Serie Nacional with 39 runs and 21 stolen bases in 1982-1983. In the Selective Series of 1983, he led in steals (21) and runs (47). In the 1983 Pan-American Games, Mesa batted .294. He was far better in the 1983 Intercontinental Cup, hitting .476. In the round-robin phase, he led in average (.567), runs (13) and hits (17) and tied Eric Fox for the home run lead (5). He joined Fox and Lourdes Gourriel on the tournament All-Star team in the outfield. Mesa's personality became the subject of criticism that year when he was ejected from a game for a showboating home run trot. Throughout his career, Mesa would be followed by claims that his hot dogging style was hurting his team; on the other hand, he was wildly popular in Villa Clara as the hometown fans seemed to appreciate his style.

In the 1983-1984 Serie Nacional, Mesa led with 34 steals and he followed with 14 more to lead the 1984 Selective Series. He also paced the Selective Series with 38 runs that year. In the 1984 Amateur World Series, Mesa won the MVP award, leading with a .475 average, 17 runs, 28 doubles and 8 steals. Among those "El Loco" outperformed was a USA left fielder named Barry Bonds. Mesa had a .523 OBP and .797 slugging percentage and was error-free in 13 games in center field; he had one outfield assist.

Víctor led the 1985 Selective Series in steals (12). He batted .409 in the 1986 Amateur World Series and .364 in the 1986 Central American Games. In the 1987 Selective Series, Mesa stole 30 bases for his 8th title. He batted .281 in the 1987 Pan-American Games and is listed on Cuba's roster for the 1987 Intercontinental Cup, but Peter Bjarkman's history of Cuban baseball gives no stats for Mesa in that Cup.

In the 1988 Selective Series, Mesa stole 35 bases to lead the circuit. He hit .304/.340/.457 in the 1988 Baseball World Cup. Víctor drew a key walk, though, in the finale - with one out, one on and a tie game, Mesa was passed intentionally by Andy Benes to face Lazaro Vargas, who made the Americans pay with a game-and-Cup-winning hit.

Mesa paced the 1988-1989 Serie Nacional with 26 stolen bases. In the 1989 Intercontinental Cup, Mesa hit .409 for the Cubans. Víctor led the 1989-1990 Serie Nacional with 17 doubles. In the Selective Series in 1990, he stole 22 bases to lead the way. In the 1990 Central American Games, Mesa batted .368. During the 1990 Baseball World Cup, the center fielder hit .390/.419/.756 with 10 R and 15 RBI. Mesa was at the center of controversy once more during the 1990 Goodwill Games when he bunted with a 10-0 lead against the US in the semifinals. The next time up, he was plunked by Darrin Paxton.

The veteran was winding down but still was a star - in the 1991 Selective Series, he led in hits (86) and steals (30). He then dazzled in the 1991 Pan-American Games, batting .407 and tying Omar Linares, Antonio Pacheco and German Mesa for the most runs (13). He made the All-Star team in the outfield.

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[pancalientecubano]

Como víctor mesa no ha habido ningún otro pelotero,no vasta con dar Jonrones,dar mas de mil Hits o ganar campeonatos mundiales u Olímpicos si no jugar con el Corazón y hacer del juego un Show !!! Pudo ser Millonario jugando en las Grandes Ligas y rechazo la oferta eso realza aun mas su grandeza.

[asereestoypelao]

Tú Lo ke eres un Mother foca victor mesa mariconson,vividor,jajaja.

[alexcuba2010]

oigame con todo respeto porque le llaman loco a fidel castro cuando ese hombre lucho honradamente por la revolucion lo que tienen que hacer es dejarlo tranquilo ahora en parauay o urugay hay 50.000 cubano en la calle porque esos descarados millonarios de miami no los ayudan esos estefan la descarad esa de cristina porque no lo ayudan,sabes lo que van a decir ellos porque no costo el sudor tener lo que tenemos,a fidel castro le costo la vida ganar la revolucion estudien libros y dejen de jusgar .

[makinista]

QUE ENTREVISTA MAS MEDIOCRE, EL CAMAROGRAFO DEBIO HABERSE DADO CUENTA QUE LO ESTABA FILMANDO AL ENTREVISTADO  DE FRENTE HACIA ABAJO DEBIO RETIRARSE UNOS PIES MAS ATRAS Y FILMARLO DE CUERPO ENTERO. YO SOY SOLO UN AFICIONADO PERO ME PARECIO DE MUY MALA CALIDAD EL VIDEO.

[vecumex9466]

Victor Mesa, lo que debe de hacer el gobierno cubano es permitir que los peloteros jueguen en otros paises y despues regresen a Cuba y jueguen en la liga cubana. Nadie quiere robarle el talento a otro pais. Comenzemos por criticar los errores en casa.

[soocabroon]

Que pena todas estas estrellas del basseball tuvieron su gran oportunidad y x seguir los ideales del loco d FIDEL CASTRO hoy estan fracasados y sumidos en la miseria q pena,q clase d estrella se quedo opacada con tanto q brillo' en los campos d pelota y un hombre q puso tan allto el team Cuba,abajo Fidel Castro, Victor q pena x ti...