Humberto Jose Quintero is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 2003 to 2014 most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros. He also played for the San Diego Padres,Kansas City Royals,Philadelphia Phillies,and Seattle Mariners. He served as a bullpen catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2016 to 2021.
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.
Javier "Javy" López Torres is a Puerto Rican former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves (1992–2003),Baltimore Orioles (2004–2006) and Boston Red Sox (2006). He batted and threw right-handed. He was named Ponce,Puerto Rico's Athlete of the Year from 1984 to 1987.
Johnathan Richard Buck is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Toronto Blue Jays,Florida/Miami Marlins,New York Mets,Pittsburgh Pirates,Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went to high school in Taylorsville,Utah.
Johnny Pulado Estrada III is an American former professional baseball catcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Atlanta Braves,Arizona Diamondbacks,Milwaukee Brewers,and Washington Nationals.
Félix Bernardo Millán Martínez is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball second baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. He holds one of the best at-bat to strike out ratios in modern baseball history,having struck out once every twenty three at bats.
Wilbert "Wil" Nieves is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher and current minor league coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,New York Yankees,Washington Nationals,Milwaukee Brewers,Colorado Rockies,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Philadelphia Phillies.
Neil Martin Andrew Walker is an American former professional baseball second baseman and current broadcaster. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009–2015),New York Mets (2016–17),Milwaukee Brewers (2017),New York Yankees (2018),Miami Marlins (2019),and Philadelphia Phillies (2020).
The 2008 New York Mets season was the franchise's 47th season. The Mets finished the season with an 89–73 record,second place in the National League East,three games behind the Philadelphia Phillies,and one game worse than the wild card winners,the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets were eliminated from postseason play on their last day of the regular season by the Florida Marlins for the second straight year,which also left New York without a team in the postseason for the first time since 1993,as the crosstown rival Yankees were eliminated from contention just five days prior.
Wilkin Castillo is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher and current bullpen catcher for the Oakland Athletics. He made his major league debut in 2008 for the Cincinnati Reds. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Reds and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg),Castillo throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
The 1972 Major League Baseball season was the first to have games cancelled by a player strike. It was also the last season in which American League pitchers would hit for themselves on a regular basis;the designated hitter rule would go into effect the following season.
Carlos Fernando Corporán is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Houston Astros,and Texas Rangers.
Eric Orlando Young Jr. is an American professional baseball former outfielder and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,New York Mets,Atlanta Braves,New York Yankees,and Los Angeles Angels. He was the National League stolen base leader in 2013.
Matthew Thomas Pagnozzi is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Colorado Rockies,Pittsburgh Pirates,Houston Astros,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Travis Emmanuel d'Arnaud,nicknamed "Lil D",is an American professional baseball catcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the supplemental first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He previously played in MLB for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut in 2013.
Michael Charles McKenry,nicknamed "The Fort",is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Colorado Rockies,and St. Louis Cardinals.
Christian Gabriel Bethancourt Ruiz is a Panamanian professional baseball catcher and first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,Oakland Athletics,and Tampa Bay Rays and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.
Roberto Andres Pérez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He played college baseball for Florida Gateway College. Pérez was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 33rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2014 with the Indians,and has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He has won two Gold Glove Awards and two Fielding Bible Awards,and was named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.
Víctor Manuel Caratini is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,San Diego Padres,and Milwaukee Brewers. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg),he throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
Brett Charles Sullivan is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
