Carlos Alberto Zambrano Matos,nicknamed "Big Z" or "El Toro",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2012 for the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins. Zambrano,who stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighs 275 pounds (125 kg),was signed by the Cubs as a free agent in 1997 and made his debut in 2001. After being used in both starting and relief duties,he enjoyed his first full season as a starter in 2003,finishing with a 13–11 record,168 strikeouts and a 3.11 ERA.
Yorvit Adolfo Torrealba is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Seattle Mariners,Colorado Rockies,San Diego Padres,Texas Rangers,Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers. He bats and throws right-handed.
Henry Ramón Blanco is a Venezuelan professional baseball coach and former player. He is currently the catching and strategy coach for the Washington Nationals. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2013,appearing for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Colorado Rockies,Milwaukee Brewers,Atlanta Braves,Minnesota Twins,Chicago Cubs,San Diego Padres,New York Mets,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,and Seattle Mariners. He later served as quality assurance coach for the Cubs. Although a light-hitting player,he was regarded as one of the best defensive catchers in Major League Baseball.
Rondell Bernard White is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter. As well as being a solid defensive player,White also had a batting average of .300 or higher for four consecutive seasons from 1998 to 2001.
Anthony John Pierzynski is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Minnesota Twins (1998–2003),San Francisco Giants (2004),Chicago White Sox (2005–2012),Texas Rangers (2013),Boston Red Sox (2014),St. Louis Cardinals (2014) and Atlanta Braves (2015–2016). Pierzynski is one of only thirteen catchers in Major League history to reach 2,000 hits in his career.
Jody Richard Davis is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was a catcher in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves from 1981 to 1990. A two-time National League All-Star,Davis won the 1986 National League Gold Glove Award.
Derrek Leon Lee,nicknamed "D-Lee",is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres,Florida Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Atlanta Braves,Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Joshua David Bard is an American former professional baseball catcher. He is the bullpen coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners from 2002 to 2011. Bard was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed during his playing career.
Koyie Dolan Hill is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Arizona Diamondbacks,Chicago Cubs,Miami Marlins,and Philadelphia Phillies. Hill resumed his playing career when he signed with the Kansas Stars in 2016.
The 2004 Minnesota Twins season was the 104th season in the franchise's history and its 44th season in the Twin Cities. The Twins were managed by Ron Gardenhire and played in the Metrodome.
Barry Clifton Foote,is an American former professional baseball player,scout,coach,and minor league manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos (1973–1977),Philadelphia Phillies (1977–1978),Chicago Cubs (1979–1981),and New York Yankees (1981–1982). Although he was highly regarded as a younger player,he suffered numerous injuries and played most of his baseball career as a reserve player.
RenéRivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,San Diego Padres,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Angels,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,and Washington Nationals.
Geovany Soto is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 2005 to 2017,most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs where he appeared in the MLB All-Star Game and was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2008. He also played for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox.
Scott Alanboyd Moore is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros. He played with the St. Louis Cardinals organization until his release in May 2015.
Anthony Michael Brumley is an American former professional baseball utility player in Major League Baseball (MLB),who played primarily as a shortstop. He played from 1987 through 1995 for the Cubs (1987),Detroit Tigers (1989),Seattle Mariners (1990),Boston Red Sox (1991–1992),Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics (1994). Brumley was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was the assistant hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs in 2014. He is the son of the catcher Mike Brumley.
The 2007 Chicago Cubs season was the 136th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise,the 132nd in the National League and the 92nd at Wrigley Field. The Cubs,trying to rebound after a season in which they finished last in their division for the first time since 2000,finished first in the National League Central with a record of 85–77. They were swept three games to none by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2007 National League Division Series.
The 1984 Chicago Cubs season was the 113th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise,the 109th in the National League and the 69th at Wrigley Field. The Cubs finished with a record of 96 wins and 65 losses in 1st place of the National League Eastern Division. Chicago was managed by Jim Frey and the general manager was Dallas Green. The Cubs' postseason appearance in this season was their first since 1945. The Cubs pitching staff included 1984 Cy Young Award winner Rick Sutcliffe,and the lineup included 1984 Baseball Most Valuable Player Award winner second baseman Ryne Sandberg. Frey was awarded Manager of the Year for the National League for leading the Cubs to 96 victories. The Cubs were defeated in the 1984 National League Championship Series by the San Diego Padres three games to two.
Garry Arthur Jestadt,is a retired American Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Montreal Expos,San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs for all or portions of three seasons. Jestadt graduated from Fremont High School in Oakland,California,and attended Arizona State University. He threw and batted right-handed,stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 188 pounds (85 kg).
JoséManuel Lobatón is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB)for the San Diego Padres,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,New York Mets and Chicago Cubs.
Víctor Manuel Caratini is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg),he throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
