We continue our series with a true Miami legend—Raúl Ibáñez, the gritty, Cuban-American slugger who rose from Miami Sunset High to a storied 19-year MLB career and now leads in the Dodgers front office.

What You’ll Discover:

Miami beginnings: Raised in Miami, Ibáñez played high school ball at Miami Sunset and honed his craft at Miami-Dade College before being drafted by the Mariners milb.com+11iheart.com+11youtube.com+11cubanbaseballdigest.com.

MLB breakout star: Over 19 seasons, he amassed 2,034 hits, slapped 305 homers, and drove in 1,207 runs, earning an All-Star nod in 2009 and five Player of the Week honors en.wikipedia.org+1ladodgertalk.com+1.

Late-career dynamo: Remarkably, 91% of his 300+ homers came after age 30—matching legends like Ortiz and Killebrew mlb.com+15nbcsports.com+15milb.com+15.

Postseason heroics: At 40, Ibáñez made MLB history with three walk-off or game-tying homers in a single postseason with the Yankees in 2012 en.wikipedia.org+3ladodgertalk.com+3fr.wikipedia.org+3.

Veteran clubhouse leader: His presence helped spark the Royals’ 2014 turnaround, underscoring his leadership and character draysbay.com+1ladodgertalk.com+1.

From field to front office: After retiring, he transitioned to coaching, media analysis, and now serves as Dodgers VP of Baseball Development and Special Projects en.wikipedia.org+1youtube.com+1.

This episode is a heartfelt dive into Ibáñez’s journey—from Miami local to MLB icon—showcasing his impact on and off the field, his pride in heritage, and the Miami spirit he carries in everything he does.

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