Shea Matthew Hillenbrand is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Felipe Rojas Alou is a former Major League Baseball outfielder,first baseman,and manager. He managed the Montreal Expos (1992–2001) and the San Francisco Giants (2003–2006). The first Dominican to play regularly in the major leagues,he is the most prominent member of one of the sport's most notable families of the late 20th century:he was the oldest of the trio of baseball-playing brothers that included Matty and Jesús,who were both primarily outfielders,and his son Moisés was also primarily an outfielder;all but Jesús have been named All-Stars at least twice. His son Luis,in turn,managed the New York Mets.
JoséAngel Vidro is a Puerto Rican born former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners.
Adam Davis Hyzdu is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He batted and threw right-handed.
JoséLuis Cruz Jr.,is a Puerto Rican baseball coach and former outfielder,who is the current head baseball coach for the Rice Owls. He played college baseball at Rice University from 1992 to 1995 and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons from 1997 to 2008. In 2021,he returned to his alma mater,Rice.
Gary Nathaniel Matthews Sr.,nicknamed Sarge,is an American former professional baseball left fielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1972 through 1987 for the San Francisco Giants,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,and Seattle Mariners. After his playing days,Matthews was a color commentator for Phillies broadcasts. He batted and threw right-handed. He is the father of former big league outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. The Matthews are one of seven father/son combinations in Cubs history;another son,Delvon,was a member of Milwaukee's Minor League Baseball (MiLB) system in 2000–2001.
Dustin Eli Whiteside is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently a roving catching instructor for the San Francisco Giants. He stands 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall,weighs 220 pounds (100 kg). He batted and threw right-handed. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,San Francisco Giants,and Chicago Cubs.
James Ray Tatum is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Colorado Rockies,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,and New York Mets. Tatum also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yakult Swallows and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.
César Antonio Crespo is a former second baseman who last played in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Listed at 5'11,170 lb.,Crespo was a switch-hitter and throws right-handed. He is the younger brother of Felipe Crespo.
The 2001 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 119th year in Major League Baseball,their 44th year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their second at Pacific Bell Park. The team finished in second place in the National League West with a 90–72 record,two games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks,and they finished three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for the Wild Card spot. The Giants set franchise records for home runs (235) and pinch hit home runs (14).
The 1969 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 87th season in Major League Baseball,their 12th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their tenth at Candlestick Park. The team finished second in the newly established National League West Division with a record of 90–72,3 games behind the Atlanta Braves,their fifth consecutive season of finishing second. The Giants set a Major League record which still stands for the most double plays grounded into by a team in a single game,with 7 against the Houston Astros on May 4.
The 2001 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 119th season in the history of the franchise.
Below are select minor league players,and the rosters of the minor league affiliates,of the San Francisco Giants:
Damon Reed Minor is a former professional baseball first baseman for the San Francisco Giants. He also played one year in Japan for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in 2005. He is the hitting coach for Triple A Sacramento River Cats
Brett Michael Pill is a retired Major League Baseball player. He played for the San Francisco Giants and the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.
Joseph Matthew Panik is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,New York Mets,Toronto Blue Jays,and Miami Marlins. Panik was an All-Star in 2015 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2016.
Austin Thomas Slater,nicknamed AC,is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Stanford University. He was drafted by the Giants in the eighth round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2017.
Heliot Lemuel Ramos Lebrón is a Puerto Rican professional baseball center fielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Giants selected Ramos in the first round,with the 19th overall selection,of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Nicholas Maton is an American professional baseball utility player for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Eastern Illinois University and Lincoln Land Community College. Maton was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft,and made his MLB debut with them in 2021.
Henry Ramos is a Puerto Rican professional baseball outfielder in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and in the KBO League for the KT Wiz.
