EST. 1988 . . . WE REMAIN #EL PASO STRONG - Strength in Faith, Strength of Character . . . Welcome to the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame web site as we continue from a Silver Past into our 34th Year of Existence . . . “From a Silver Past to a Golden Future - - We Honor Excellence" . . . We will not Labor During Labor Day Weekend, We Will Celebrate - The El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame will Celebrate and Honor our newest elected Class of Inductees during Labor Day weekend Friday September 3 through Sunday September 5 . . . IRON SHARPENS IRON - today's El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Trivia - Name our Honoree who was selected Most Outstanding Umpire at 2002 Southern Umpires Camp in Atlanta GA, selected to umpire Texas High School Baseball State Final 4 Tournament, consistent selection for High School Playoff games, selected to umpire numerous State and Regional youth championship games, recognized for his integrity, preparation and his on-the-field performance - Trivia Answer found in the WE REMAIN #EL PASO STRONG Section Below . . . We wish you a Blessed, Happy, Safe and Healthy Wednesday May 19, 2021 as we continue our El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Roll Call: Class of 2018 Honoree Dr. Dwayne Aboud who scouted for the Minnesota Twins and the Miami Marlins, founded El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association, initiated BASE PLAY youth program, Major League Baseball has incorporated BASE PLAY into their RBI program and he has been honored for his endeavors in youth baseball . . . The Late Great Harry Caray would say “Holy Cow” with our site having over 2.020 Million Views and we Thank You for your continued support!
Robert “Bob” Aguirre
President
Raul Real y Vasquez
Vice President
Dana Eisenga
Secretary
Gilbert De La Rosa
Treasurer
Enrique “Kiki” Melendez
Inducted in 1993
Spent over 40 years in baseball playing 10 years for Leo Forti in Semi-Pro league and 30 years in City, Lower Valley, Interstate, Upper Valley and 40-60 leagues
In the 1940’s, he hit over .350 playing second and third base
From 1945-1955, he was Most Valuable Player and Most Outstanding Award Winner 7 seasons
Selected to All Star Team 19 times during his career
Won 8 batting titles
Named “Top Pitcher” 12 different seasons
Declined opportunity to turn Professional for the Texas Rangers and the El Paso Texans because pay did not match that of his regular job
Achieved a 90% winning percentage over his 40 year baseball journey
His Sons Jimmy and Danny followed their father’s footsteps into the Semi-Pro leagues under Leo Forti
One of his Sons, Jimmy is a El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee and successful coach at Riverside High School
