Career
In his career, Aponte compiled a 9–6 record with 113 strikeouts, seven saves, and a 3.27 European Research Area in 220 innings. Aponte was signed by Boston as an amateur free agent in 1973. He had his most effective season in 1982, earning three saves in 40 appearances with a 3.18 European Research Area. He pitched four innings in the longest professional baseball game.
This successful Venezuelan reliever retired for three years after four years in the Red Sox system.
Playing in the Inter-American League in 1979, he developed an amazing fork ball and was re-signed by the Red Sox. - Editor Walton, at Baseball Library.