Miguel Jesús Cairo [ki'-row],is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder and currently the bench coach for the Washington Nationals. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine different clubs in a 17-year career,spanning from 1996 to 2012. During his playing days,Cairo stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 225 pounds (102 kg) while batting and throwing right-handed. While primarily a second baseman,Cairo was able to play all the infield positions and as a corner outfielder. He was also used for pinch-hitting duties late in his career. He was interim manager for the White Sox in the latter part of the 2022 season as manager Tony La Russa stepped away due to health concerns.
Mark Christian Bellhorn is an American former professional baseball infielder. In his ten-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,Bellhorn was best known for being the starting second baseman for the Boston Red Sox during their 2004 World Series championship season.
Jason Gilbert Giambi is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In his Major League Baseball (MLB) career,which began in 1995,Giambi played for the Oakland Athletics,New York Yankees,Colorado Rockies,and Cleveland Indians. He is the older brother of the late MLB player Jeremy Giambi.
Richard Stephen "Bubba" Crosby is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees from 2003 to 2006.
Daniel Ryan Johnson is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams,over ten seasons,as well as one season in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),but never held a Major League starting job for an entire season. He is perhaps best known for hitting a dramatic two-out,two-strike home run for the Tampa Bay Rays in the bottom of the ninth inning of the last game of the 2011 season,also known as Wild Card Wednesday. That home run tied the game,which the Rays eventually won,sending them to the playoffs. His clutch hitting for the Rays,along with his red hair and beard,earned him the nickname "The Great Pumpkin".
Kenneth Paul Huckaby is an American professional baseball coach and former catcher who is currently the manager for the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Huckaby attended Manteca High School,and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,and Boston Red Sox over his 6-year career.
Nicholas Anthony Green is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2004 and 2013 for the Atlanta Braves,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,New York Yankees,Seattle Mariners,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,Toronto Blue Jays,and Miami Marlins. He played in the International Baseball League of Australia before his MLB debut in 2004. Since 2015,he has worked as an analyst on the Braves Live! post-game show,which follows Atlanta Braves games on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast.
Joshua Lee Phelps is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Cleveland Indians,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,New York Yankees,Pittsburgh Pirates,and St. Louis Cardinals. Phelps was also a member of the independent Bridgeport Bluefish,as well as the Telemarket Rimini of the Italian Baseball League.
Bryan Cody Ransom is an American former professional baseball utility infielder. He played for the San Francisco Giants,Houston Astros,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,Arizona Diamondbacks,Milwaukee Brewers,San Diego Padres,and Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.
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.
Michel Hernández is a Cuban-American former Major League Baseball catcher. He is now a minor league catching instructor with the New York Yankees organization.
Gilbert Arnulfo Velazquez is an American former professional baseball infielder current coach. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighs 225 pounds (102 kg). Velazquez is a graduate of Paramount High School in Paramount,California. Velazquez played in the New York Mets,Minnesota Twins,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Miami Marlins organizations.
Shane Michael Robinson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Angels,and New York Yankees between 2009 and 2018.
Pedro Joel Ciriaco Leguisamon is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,Kansas City Royals,and Atlanta Braves and has also had brief stints in the Texas Rangers,Miami Marlins,and Detroit Tigers organizations. Ciriaco has primarily played shortstop and third base throughout his career,but has appeared at every position except for pitcher and catcher.
Eric Joseph Fryer is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Minnesota Twins,and St. Louis Cardinals. A product of Ohio State University,the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the ninth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.
David J. Sappelt is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. He is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and weighs 195 pounds (88 kg). He bats and throws right handed. He graduated from Southern Alamance High School in Burlington,NC. Sappelt played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University. He resides in Graham,NC.
César David Puello Santana is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Tampa Bay Rays,and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg),he bats and throws right-handed.
Robert Daniel Refsnyder is a Korean American professional baseball right fielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees,Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Rays,Texas Rangers,and Minnesota Twins.
Robert Jacob Brantly is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. The Detroit Tigers drafted Brantly in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins,Chicago White Sox,Philadelphia Phillies,San Francisco Giants,New York Yankees,and Tampa Bay Rays. Before beginning his professional career,Brantly played college baseball for the UC Riverside Highlanders.
Phillip Mathew Evans is an American professional baseball infielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates,and has played for the Mexico national baseball team in international competitions.
