The Greatest Cuban Baseball Player You've Never Heard Of

Carlos Tabares is a legend, even though he never came to the US. Instead, he turned down multimillion dollar offers to stay with his family in Cuba. Now, at 42 years old, he's still starring for Cuba's flagship club Industriales. But many fans wonder what might have been if he had made the arduous journey to the States. In the shadow of thawing relations between Cuba and the US, we spent time with Carlos and his club as he reflected on his journey and the decisions he's made.
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[@manicrudo4828]

anxiously waits for the day my Cuba can grow even bigger in baseball. When USA and Cuba allow baseball players to be easily shared. That's the day all these young talents will shine like they supposed to. Just some time

[@jasonfundora6363]

Carlos Tabares, one of the best CF I have seen. I grew up watching this guys, he was a humble beast.

[@quietcorner293]

I know they didn't make the big money like players in the US, but you got to love their passion for the game.

[@sammymorales6838]

there was a cuban player named Omar Linares that the Yankees offered him the biggest contract in baseball in the 90s he stayed in Cuba. He is considered the greatest cuban baseball player ever.

[@Cubanborn87]

Holy shit I can't believe this guy it's still playing wow . I remember back in the early 90 s he was playing

[@Pineapple9621]

I dont think I have ever seen a ball player as humble and committed as tabares, yeah there are others but he sticks out the most, when he said "I would rather want a million Cubans love me." all I thought was what a guy!

[@newtonheath8458]

Thank you for this video...happy that people get to know one of the cubans greatest...💪🇨🇺

[@rsaldev]

The 1990s Cuba team was so good that most of them got a blank check from most of the MLB to come here and play . He was good, but nothing like Linares, Pacheco or Kindelan

[@DextrorsalHD]

Hes a real man. You guys don't get it. You just can't ditch the place that showed you your true talent. On top of that leave your familia for money. Big ups to him.

[@mariocisneros911]

Seeing the kids play, reminds me of how we use to play in the 1960's. With passion , no adults and what little or few equipment we shared. That's what suburban kids here should see. See what they have and don't have

[@jonatanissac1757]

The best player . My childhood hero . So many great catches at center field 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@TANTHEMANFILMS]

pure heart & talent!

[@newtonheath8458]

Mr Carlos Tabares....one of the best Center fielder I've ever seen...I saw him play right there in Latino Americano Stadium in Havana...

[@isaiahconcha5482]

The greatest don't need social media only their people

[@crimnvL]

Amazing story

[@felixrodriguez3269]

Yo jugue baseball en Cuba y aquel tiempo habian jugadores que no see mencionan,Eulogio Osorio,Tony Gonzalez,Alfonzo Urquiola,Ricardo Lazo,Lazaro Perez,Agustin Marquette,Armando Capiro,Omar Linares,Lourdes Guriel,y pickers comp Manuel Hurtado,Manuel Alarcon,Braudilio Binnet,Jose Antonio Huelga,que creen mi gente de estos jugadores y mucho mas

[@BezKomentare]

Jaja, Tabares caramba. Desde la EIDE no te veia. Y me enorgullece ver esto.

[@leeazo]

He low-key looks like my Sergeant when I served in the Army. Now I'm really convince that are people around the 🌎 that looks like each other.

[@JIbanez1989]

Respect

[@miguel813]

Cuban Pride!!!!