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Dodgers scout Mike Brito dies

Dodgers scout Mike Brito dies

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Published on: 2022-07-07 19:14:31

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Legendary international scout Mike Brito, who worked in the Dodgers organization for nearly 45 years, died Thursday evening at the age of 87.

Brito, known for his trademark Panama hat, cigar and ubiquitous radar gun, was one of the most recognizable scouts in baseball history and was responsible for the signing of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela. A native of Cuba, he played in the Washington Senators’ minor league system from 1955-61, reaching the Triple-A level and later played professionally in Mexico from 1961-66.

In 1968, Brito moved to Los Angeles and through his work as a Mexican League scout, became associated with the Dodgers and then-General Manger Al Campanis. Campanis hired Brito full time in 1978 and the first player he signed was former Dodger pitcher Robert ‘Bobby” Castillo. In 1979, Brito…

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