Ángel Macías, 1957 Little League Perfect Game Pitcher, Dies at 80

Ángel Macías Barba died on July 27, 2025 at age 80 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Mexican Baseball League and its 20 member clubs issued official condolences, honoring his impact on both youth and professional baseball. Fans, former teammates and league officials gathered in Monterrey capillas for a memorial mass celebrating his life and achievements. As a 12-year-old in 1957, Macías delivered the only perfect game in a Little League World Series final, bringing Mexico its inaugural championship. He went on to play eleven seasons in Mexico’s professional leagues and inspired two films, cementing his influence on baseball’s global youth programs.

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