Byung-hyun Kim is a South Korean former professional baseball pitcher. He had his most successful years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox.
Julián Tavárez Carmen is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played for 11 franchises over the course of a 17–season Major League Baseball (MLB) career from 1993 to 2009. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 165 pounds (75 kg),he threw right-handed and batted left-handed.
Hayden Andrew Penn is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yusmeiro Alberto Petit is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Francisco Giants,Washington Nationals,Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics. In 2014,Petit retired 46 consecutive batters to set a new Major League record. He throws right-handed.
Joshua Aaron Wilson is an American former professional baseball infielder. Wilson is a Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania native. He was part of the 1998 Pennsylvania state championship baseball team and Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Wilson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Jason Michael Grilli is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers,Colorado Rockies,Pittsburgh Pirates,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Atlanta Braves,Toronto Blue Jays,and Texas Rangers. Taken as the fourth overall selection of the 1997 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants,Grilli was one of the top starting pitcher prospects in all of Minor League Baseball,ranked 54th in 1998 and 44th in 1999. The Giants traded him to the Florida Marlins in 1999,for whom he debuted on May 11,2000.
Below are lists of Rule 5 draft results since 1997. Players selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) phase of the Rule 5 draft must be kept on their new team's active roster for the entire following MLB season,or they are placed on waivers and offered back to their original team if not claimed. Players chosen in the Minor League Baseball phase(s) of the Rule 5 draft remain with their new organization without restrictions.
David Lawrence Davidson is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins.
Christopher Kenneth Volstad is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Colorado Rockies,Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.
The 2008 Atlanta Braves season was the 43rd in Atlanta and the 138th overall. The Braves attempted to reclaim a postseason berth for the first time since 2005. They were once again skippered by Bobby Cox,now in his 19th season managing Atlanta. As a result of John Schuerholz taking the position of team president,the Braves entered the offseason with Frank Wren as their general manager.
The 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 128th season of the franchise and the 123rd in the National League. This was their ninth season at PNC Park. The season is the franchise's second season under the management of John Russell. With this season,the Pirates became the first franchise in professional sports to have a losing record in 17 consecutive seasons,passing the Philadelphia Phillies of 1933–1948 with 16. The Pirates finished sixth and last in the National League Central with a record of 62–99. The Pirates were attempting to improve on their 2008 record,and conquer a winning record and make it to the playoffs for the first time since 1992. However,after going 11–10 in April,the Pirates suffered losing streaks. After an 8-game losing streak on May 3–10,the Pirates never reached above the .500 mark again,and failed to reach their goal.
The 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 129th season of the franchise;the 124th in the National League. This was their tenth season at PNC Park. The 2010 season was the Pirates' MLB-record 18th consecutive losing season.. The Pirates finished sixth and last in the National League Central with a record of 57–105,their worst record since 1952.
The 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 126th season as a member of the National League,their 131st season overall,and their 12th season at PNC Park. Despite being 67–54 on August 19,the Pirates finished the season 79–83. This set a record for the longest losing season streak in all of North American professional sports history at 20.
The 2013 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 17th season of home games at Turner Field,48th season in Atlanta,and 143rd season overall. The Atlanta Braves were the 2013 National League Eastern division champions with a record of 96-66. The Braves won their first game of the season (7–5) against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 1. They finished the season in first place in the National League East,but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Division Series. This was also the Braves first division title since the “Baby Braves”in 2005.
The 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 137th season overall,132nd season as a member of the National League,and the 18th season at PNC Park. The Pirates finished the season in 4th place with a record of 82–79 and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
John Robert Schreiber is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg),he throws and bats right-handed.
Geoffrey Thomas Hartlieb is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,New York Mets,and Miami Marlins.
Joshua Dwayne Smith is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg),he bats and throws left-handed.
Yohan Manuel Ramírez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners,Cleveland Guardians,and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kaleb James Ort is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 240 pounds (110 kg),he throws and bats right-handed.
