Víctor Jesús Martínez,also known by his nickname "V-Mart",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,and Detroit Tigers. After joining the Tigers,he played mostly as a designated hitter.
William Casey Blake is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Minnesota Twins,Baltimore Orioles,Cleveland Indians,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He had alternated between playing at third base and first base before becoming a full-time third baseman with the Indians. In 2005,Blake moved to right field to accommodate the Indians' signing of third baseman Aaron Boone,and stayed there for two seasons before moving back to third base.
Mickey Lee Tettleton is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics,Baltimore Orioles,Detroit Tigers,and Texas Rangers. Although Tettleton played mostly as a catcher,he also played as a first baseman,an outfielder,and as a designated hitter.
Kelly Brian Shoppach is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jason Drew Michaels,nicknamed "J-Mike",is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Cleveland Indians,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Houston Astros.
Eugene James Petralli is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers from 1982 to 1993.
Ronald Irvin Tingley is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 10th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft.
Michael Anthony Napoli is an American former professional baseball first baseman and catcher who is currently the first base coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Alan Dean Ashby is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and former radio and television sports commentator. A switch hitter,he played for the Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,and Houston Astros between 1973 and 1989.
Mark Bruce Salas is a former professional catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984-1991. Salas,who is of Mexican descent,also worked for the Chicago White Sox as a bullpen catcher.
Danny Kay Goodwin is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1975 to 1982. He also played in the Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Nankai Hawks in 1986. Goodwin is the only baseball player to be drafted first overall in the Major League draft in two separate drafts.
Matthew Daniel Batts was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1947 through 1956 for the Boston Red Sox,St. Louis Browns,Detroit Tigers,Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. A slap hitter,Batts played mostly backup roles over the course of his career;during parts of ten MLB seasons,he appeared in 546 games with a .269 batting average,26 home runs,and 219 runs batted in.
Dane Kealoha A. A. Sardinha is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers,and Philadelphia Phillies between 2003 and 2011.
Michael Anthony Avilés[ah-vee-les'] is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins. Over the course of his career,Aviles has played every position except for pitcher and catcher.
Kenneth Raymond Suarez was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Athletics,Cleveland Indians,and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1973.
Marvis Edwin Foley is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher and coach,and minor league manager. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers in all or part of five seasons between 1978 and 1984,went on to serve as a catching instructor for the Colorado Rockies,and is the only manager ever to win league championships in all three major Triple-A leagues.
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American former professional baseball catcher. Between 2009 and 2021 he played for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago White Sox,Chicago Cubs,Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals. Avila is the son of former Tigers general manager Al Avila.
Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a Dominican former professional baseball player,manager and coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Chicago White Sox,and Houston Astros. After his playing career,Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He was most recently the first base coach for the New York Yankees. A four-time Gold Glove Award winner,Peña was known for his defensive abilities as well as his unorthodox squat behind home plate.
Cameron Arthur Rupp is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2017.
Eric Michael Haase is an American professional baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians / Guardians and Detroit Tigers.
