Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (April 29, 1934-) played 18 seasons (1956-1973) at shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. Hailing from Venezuela, all of 5�9� tall, Little Louie led the American League in stolen bases for nine straight seasons (1956-1954), captured the 1956 Rookie of the Year Award and was named an All Star seven times during that stretch, ten times in total. Aparicio was an integral part of the infield defense of the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles during the 1950s, and redefined the shortstop position with his agility, speed and ability to spray the ball to all fields at the plate. Luis played every single game of his career at the shortstop position. Aparicio won nine Gold Gloves and retired with a .972 fielding percentage. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.