Juan Marichal is a former professional baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the San Francisco Giants from 1960 to 1975. Known for his unique pitching style and high leg kick, Marichal was a dominant force on the mound, earning 243 career wins and 2,303 strikeouts. Marichal was an All-Star multiple times and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. His contributions to the game have made him a celebrated figure in baseball history, particularly for his role in popularizing the sport in the Dominican Republic.