Jesús Manuel Marcano Trillo,also nicknamed "Indio",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball second baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (1973–1974),Chicago Cubs,Philadelphia Phillies (1979–1982),Cleveland Indians (1983),Montreal Expos (1983),San Francisco Giants (1984–1985),and Cincinnati Reds (1989). A four-time All-Star,he was the Phillies' starting second baseman when the franchise won its first-ever World Series Championship in 1980. He was known as one of the best fielding second basemen of his era,with a strong throwing arm.
David Arthur Kingman,nicknamed "Kong," "King Kong," and "Sky King",is a former Major League Baseball left fielder,first baseman,third baseman,and designated hitter who was a three-time MLB All-Star with 442 career home runs and 1,210 runs batted in (RBI) in 16 seasons. In his career,Kingman averaged a home run every 15.11 at bats,tied for 14th best all-time.
Guillermo Montañez Naranjo is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels (1966),Philadelphia Phillies,San Francisco Giants (1975–1976),Atlanta Braves (1976–1977),New York Mets (1978–1979),Texas Rangers (1979),San Diego Padres (1980),Montreal Expos (1980–1981),and Pittsburgh Pirates (1981-1982). He batted and threw left-handed.
Aurelio Rodríguez Ituarte,Jr.,sometimes known by the nickname "Chi Chi",was a Mexican professional baseball player,who spent the bulk of his Major League career with the Detroit Tigers. Known for his powerful throwing arm,he was one of the great defensive third basemen of his generation. His career range factor of 3.215 per nine innings at third base ranks second in major league history,and his 4,150 assists at the position ranked fifth in major league history at the time of his retirement.
Pedro Julio Feliz,is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,and St. Louis Cardinals.
Alan Anthony Wiggins was an American professional baseball player. He was a second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles between 1981 and 1987. A speedy leadoff hitter,Wiggins had his best season with the pennant-winning Padres in 1984. He batted one slot ahead of Tony Gwynn in the lineup that year,and the pair's offensive production helped the Padres win the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and advance to the World Series.
Douglas Lee Rader,nicknamed "The Red Rooster",is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability,winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974.
Cornelius Joseph Ryan was an American professional baseball second baseman,third baseman,coach and manager who served as interim manager of two Major League Baseball teams,the 1975 Atlanta Braves and the 1977 Texas Rangers.
Michael Eugene Fontenot Jr. is an American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,San Francisco Giants,and Philadelphia Phillies. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Fontenot was commonly used at second base,shortstop,or third base during his career. He won a World Series with the Giants in 2010.
Richard Fremont Dauer is an American baseball former infielder and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent his entire 10-year MLB playing career with the Baltimore Orioles,winning the 1983 World Series. He was primarily a second baseman,and also played third base. Following his career as a player,he spent 19 seasons as an MLB coach for numerous teams,winning the World Series in 2017 as the first base coach for the Houston Astros. Played San Bernardino Spirit baseball coach in the 1988 motion picture Stealing Home which starred Mark Harmon and Jodie Foster.
Todd Ruben Cruz,was an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1978 and 1984 with the Philadelphia Phillies,Kansas City Royals,California Angels,Chicago White Sox,Seattle Mariners,and Baltimore Orioles. He batted and threw right-handed.
Lawrence William Milbourne is an American former professional baseball utility infielder whose career spanned 15 seasons,11 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Houston Astros (1974–76),Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,Minnesota Twins (1982),Cleveland Indians (1982),and Philadelphia Phillies (1983).
Philip Anthony Roof is an American former professional baseball player,coach and minor league manager. He played for 15 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball in 1961 and from 1964 to 1977,most notably for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins. Although Roof did not produce impressive offensive statistics,he excelled defensively as a catcher which enabled him to sustain a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities. He was the first player acquired by the expansion Toronto Blue Jays.
Roy Lee Howell is an American former professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974–1984 for the Texas Rangers,Toronto Blue Jays,and Milwaukee Brewers.
The 1974 Baltimore Orioles season in American baseball involved the Orioles finishing first in the American League East with a record of 91 wins and 71 losses. The Orioles went on to lose to the Oakland Athletics in the 1974 American League Championship Series,3 games to 1.
Billy Cordell Grabarkewitz is an American former professional baseball infielder,who played seven years in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The 1981 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 99th season in Major League Baseball,their 24th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their 22nd at Candlestick Park. Giants manager Frank Robinson became the first black manager in the history of the National League. Robinson was also the first black manager in the history of the American League.
Alfonso Rafael Garcia is an American former Major League Baseball infielder of Mexican-American descent. He was nicknamed "Kiko" by his grandmother when he was a small boy.He now coaches the 18u NorCal Choppers fast pitch softball team.
Roger Vernon Freed,was an American professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Philadelphia Phillies,Cincinnati Reds,Montreal Expos,and St. Louis Cardinals,from 1970 to 1979.
Robert Patrick Andrews is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1975 until 1979 for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants. He is the younger brother of Mike Andrews.
