Éric Serge Gagné is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995,Gagnébegan his career as a starting pitcher. After he struggled in that role,the Dodgers converted Gagnéfrom a starter to a reliever,where for three years (2002–2004) he was statistically the most outstanding closer in the game,winning the Cy Young Award in 2003. During that period,he set a major league record by converting 84 consecutive save opportunities.
Douglas Reagan Ault was an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays. He is best known for hitting the first two home runs in Blue Jays history,in the team's first Major League Baseball (MLB) game on April 7,1977,a 9–5 Toronto win against the Chicago White Sox.
Hank Joe Blalock is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays.
John Karl Wetteland is an American former baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (1989–2000). He pitched for four teams:the Los Angeles Dodgers,Montreal Expos,New York Yankees,and Texas Rangers. A relief pitcher,Wetteland specialized as a closer,recording 330 saves during his career. With the Yankees,he won the 1996 World Series over the Atlanta Braves and won the World Series Most Valuable Player Award for saving four games in the series. After his playing career,he served as a coach for the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners. In 2019,Wetteland was arrested and indicted on charges of sexually abusing a child under the age of 14. These charges were later dismissed.
Eric James Byrnes,is a baseball analyst and former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Colorado Rockies,Baltimore Orioles,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Seattle Mariners. Byrnes retired from playing in 2010 and was an analyst for MLB Network until 2021.
Joshua Holt Hamilton is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2007 to 2015,most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers teams that won consecutive American League pennants in 2010 and 2011. A five-time All-Star,Hamilton won three Silver Slugger Awards and was named the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2010. He also won an AL batting championship along with an AL RBI title. During his major league tenure,he also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
David Matthew Murphy is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,Pittsburgh Pirates,Chicago White Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Oakland Athletics,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Toronto Blue Jays from 2007 to 2021.
Eugene Lawrence Roof is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the Major League level for the St. Louis Cardinals and Montreal Expos.
Stephen Wayne Mintz is an American former professional baseball pitcher and manager. Mintz played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and the Anaheim Angels.
Douglas Alan Mathis is a former professional baseball pitcher and current pitching coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization for their Triple–A affiliate in Oklahoma City. He played in Major League Baseball,the KBO League,Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),and the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). Previously he was a coach in the Seattle Mariners,Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers organizations.
Eric William Hurley is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers in 2008.
Trevor Patrick Plouffe is an American media personality and former professional baseball third baseman. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Oakland Athletics,Tampa Bay Rays,and Philadelphia Phillies. Plouffe was drafted by the Twins out of high school as a shortstop with the 20th overall pick in the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. After beginning his MLB career as a shortstop for the Twins in 2010,Plouffe has appeared at every position except for pitcher,catcher,and center fielder.
Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Texas Rangers:
Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies:
Joshua David Fields is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tanner Ross Scheppers is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba Lotte Marines. Prior to playing professionally,he played college baseball at Fresno State.
Corey Drew Seager is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers selected Seager in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft,and he made his major league debut in 2015. He was the 2016 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year and was an MLB All-Star in his first two full seasons in the majors. He was named the NL Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the World Series MVP while leading the Dodgers to the 2020 World Series title. After seven years with the Dodgers,Seager entered free agency and signed a 10-year contract worth $325 million with the Rangers. He was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023. Seager won the World Series with the Rangers in 2023 and was named World Series MVP for the second time
Nicholas James Tepesch is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Los Angeles Dodgers,Minnesota Twins,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Marcus Andrew Semien is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays. Semien was an All-Star in 2021 with the Blue Jays,when he also won the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award. Semien won the 2023 World Series with the Texas Rangers over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
