- Helps native children in poverty in his hometown in Caracas, Venezuela
- Signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent in 1984.
- Son, Nicolas Enrique (b. 12 September 1995)
- Shortstop for Seattle Mariners (1989-1993) and Cleveland Indians (1994-2003).
- Member of 1995 and 1997 American League Champion Cleveland Indians teams. Member of 1996, 1998-1999 and 2001 American League Central Division Champion Cleveland Indians teams.
- Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1998-1999 and 2002).
- Won the Gold Glove Award at shortstop 9 consecutive seasons (1993-2001) in the American League and 2 consecutive seasons in the National League (2005-2006).
- Led American League in Sacrifice Hits in 1997 (16) and 1999 (17).
- Made major league debut on 3 April 1989.
- Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1989 Rookie All-Star Team.
- Played short stop for the Cleveland Indians Baseball Team. (November 2003)
- (November 14) Agreed to a $12.25 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. (2004)
- (16 December) Failed the test on his twice-operated right knee, which was the condition in the deal that was to have sent him back to the Seattle Mariners for SS Carlos Guillen. (2003)
- Agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training. If he makes the team, Vizquel will get a $1 million contract with a chance to earn more in performance bonuses. (January 2009)
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