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| - Omar Vizquel is a former major league baseball player.
- Vizquel is considered one of baseball's all-time best defensive shortstops, winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves (1993–2001) and two more in 2005 and 2006. He also tied Cal Ripken's AL record, since surpassed, for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error (95 between September 26, 1999 and July 21, 2000). As of 2007, his .985 career fielding percentage is the highest of all-time for a shortstop in Major League history. On May 25, 2008, Vizquel became the all-time leader in games played at that position, passing Luis Aparicio. Vizquel is also the all-time leader in both double-plays made and hits recorded while playing shortstop. He also has the most hits recorded by any player from Venezula, surpassing the previous record of 2,677 held by Luis Aparicio on June 25, 2009. Derek Je
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| - Omar Vizquel is a former major league baseball player.
- Vizquel is considered one of baseball's all-time best defensive shortstops, winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves (1993–2001) and two more in 2005 and 2006. He also tied Cal Ripken's AL record, since surpassed, for most consecutive games at shortstop without an error (95 between September 26, 1999 and July 21, 2000). As of 2007, his .985 career fielding percentage is the highest of all-time for a shortstop in Major League history. On May 25, 2008, Vizquel became the all-time leader in games played at that position, passing Luis Aparicio. Vizquel is also the all-time leader in both double-plays made and hits recorded while playing shortstop. He also has the most hits recorded by any player from Venezula, surpassing the previous record of 2,677 held by Luis Aparicio on June 25, 2009. Derek Jeter has surpassed both Vizquel and Luis Aparicio for most hits by a shortstop in a career.
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