Julián Tavárez to be Inducted into Caribbean Series Hall of Fame

Julián Tavárez, who pitched with the Marlins in the 2002 season, will be inducted into the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame, as announced on Wednesday by the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation. He's one of five former players included in the Hall of Fame's class of 2024.

The Dominican right-hander participated in the tournament eight times, six times with Águilas Cibaeñas and two times with Tigres del Licey. Through his eight tournament appearances, Tavárez hoisted the Serie del Caribe trophy in five different years (1994, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2007).

Tavárez pitched in parts of 17 MLB seasons from 1993-2009. In his lone Florida Marlins season, he gave them 153 ⅔ innings of work and posted a 5.39 ERA, 4.59 FIP, 3.9 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9.

"I am pleased with this induction, and for the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation," said the commissioner of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation Dr. Juan Francisco Puello Herrera. "It is of a great pride to have such notable figures like César Tovar, Jesús Feliciano, Francisco Campos, Julián Tavárez, and Odell Jones. I had the opportunity to witness most of them play, and it is an honor for me to share this fantastic news with them…This induction holds significant meaning for the CBPC and Caribbean baseball."

The induction ceremony is set to take place on February 8 in Miami, coinciding with the Caribbean Series at LoanDepot Park. This will be the first time that the tournament is held at a Major League Baseball stadium.