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Born on October 20, 1937, Juan Marichal is from Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic. Juan Marichal is credited as a baseball player. That works out to 88 years old in 2026.
My Take
Marichal is one of those names that anchors an entire era of baseball history. To me he represents the moment the Dominican Republic stopped being a curiosity in the majors and became a true pipeline of talent. Sixteen seasons of front-line pitching, mostly for the Giants, and that unforgettable high leg kick, earned him the nickname the Dominican Dandy and a place among the great right-handers. What I admire most is the trailblazing weight he carries: he opened doors for generations of Caribbean stars who followed. He is a player I think deserves to be remembered far beyond box scores.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Juan Marichal
- Name (Japanese)
- フアン・マリシャル
- Reading
- ふあん・まりしゃる
- Born
- October 20, 1937 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic
- Occupation
- baseball player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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When was Juan Marichal born?
Born October 20, 1937 (age 88).
Where is Juan Marichal from?
Juan Marichal is from Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic.
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Juan Marichal works as baseball player.
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