Thomas Edward John Jr.,nicknamed "the Bionic Man," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians,Chicago White Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Yankees,California Angels,and Oakland Athletics. He was a four-time MLB All-Star and has the second-most wins (288) of any pitcher since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. Known for his longevity,John was the Opening Day starter six times –three for the White Sox and three times for the Yankees.
Willie Murphy Crawford was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played in the major leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964–1975),St. Louis Cardinals (1976),Houston Astros (1977) and Oakland Athletics (1977). Crawford was born in Los Angeles,California. He batted and threw left-handed,and was the father of UCLA football player Willie Crawford who graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1988.
Kenneth Alven Brett was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Philadelphia Phillies,Pittsburgh Pirates,New York Yankees,Chicago White Sox,California Angels,Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Kansas City Royals from 1967 to 1981. He was the second of four Brett brothers who played professional baseball,the most notable being the youngest,George Brett. Ken played for ten teams in his 14-year MLB career.
John Alexander "Andy" Messersmith is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 12-year baseball career,he pitched for the California Angels (1968–72),Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves (1976–77) and the New York Yankees (1978). As a member of the Dodgers,he appeared in the 1974 World Series.
Frederick Wayne Honeycutt,nicknamed "Honey",is an American former professional baseball coach and pitcher. Honeycutt pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six different teams over 21 years,from 1977 to 1997. He pitched in 30 post-season games,including 20 League Championship Series games and seven World Series games,and never lost a game,going 3–0. Honeycutt gave up no runs in the 1988 and 1990 post-seasons,and was a member of the Oakland Athletics' 1989 World Series championship team. He was also the pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 through 2019.
William Robert Singer is an American former professional baseball pitcher with a 14-year career from 1964 to 1977. He played primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964–72) and the California Angels (1973–75),spending his final two seasons with the Texas Rangers (1976),Minnesota Twins (1976),and Toronto Blue Jays (1977). His nicknames included "Sing Sing," "Billy No-No" and "The Singer Throwing Machine."
Larry Eugene Hisle is an American former professional baseball player and hitting coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–71),Minnesota Twins (1973–77),and Milwaukee Brewers (1978–82). A two-time All-Star,he was the 1977 American League (AL) RBI champion. As a coach,Hisle was a member of two World Series-winning teams for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Preston Gómez was a Cuban-born infielder,manager,coach and front-office official in Major League Baseball (MLB),best known for managing three major league clubs:the San Diego Padres (1969–72),Houston Astros (1974–75) and Chicago Cubs (1980). Born in Central Preston,Cuba,he was given his nickname in U.S. professional baseball from his birthplace.
Jerry Reuss —pronounced "royce"—is an American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball,best known for his years with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kenneth Lee McMullen is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. Born in Oxnard,California,he batted and threw right-handed,stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 190 pounds (86 kg).
Bruce Eugene Kison was an American professional baseball pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–79),California Angels (1980–84) and Boston Red Sox (1985). Kison won two World Series championships with the Pirates,both over the Baltimore Orioles,and is perhaps best remembered for throwing 6+1⁄3 scoreless innings of relief to win Game 4 of the 1971 World Series. He batted and threw right-handed.
Donald John McMahon was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Brooklyn,New York,he was signed by the Boston Braves before the 1950 season. He played for the Milwaukee Braves (1957–1962),Houston Colt .45s (1962–1963),Cleveland Indians (1964–1966),Boston Red Sox (1966–1967),Chicago White Sox (1967–1968),Detroit Tigers (1968–1969),and San Francisco Giants (1969–1974).
Ronald Jon Roenicke is an American former professional baseball outfielder,coach,and manager. During his playing career,Roenicke played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Seattle Mariners,San Diego Padres,San Francisco Giants,Philadelphia Phillies,and Cincinnati Reds. He later served as a coach for the Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,and Boston Red Sox,and as manager for the Milwaukee Brewers and Red Sox. He is the younger brother of former MLB outfielder Gary Roenicke.
Terry Jay Forster is an American former left-handed relief pitcher who played for 16 seasons in the Major Leagues. He played for five teams in his career and recorded 127 saves during his time in the majors.
Gary Lynn Sutherland,nicknamed "Sudsy",was an American professional baseball middle infielder. He player 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1978 for the Philadelphia Phillies,Montreal Expos,Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,Milwaukee Brewers,San Diego Padres,and St. Louis Cardinals. He played college baseball at the University of Southern California.
Philip Anthony Roof is an American former professional baseball player,coach and minor league manager. He played for 15 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball in 1961 and from 1964 to 1977,most notably for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins. Although Roof did not produce impressive offensive statistics,he excelled defensively as a catcher which enabled him to sustain a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities. He was the first player acquired by the expansion Toronto Blue Jays.
William Culp Krueger is a former Major League Baseball pitcher,who played from 1983 to 1995 for eight teams. He pitched for the Oakland A's,Los Angeles Dodgers,Milwaukee Brewers,Seattle Mariners (twice),Minnesota Twins,Montreal Expos,Detroit Tigers,and San Diego Padres.
Eliseo Rodríguez Delgado is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1968 to 1976 for the New York Yankees,Kansas City Royals,Milwaukee Brewers,California Angels,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Frederick Steven Auerbach is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop.
The Lodi Dodgers were a minor league baseball team based in Lodi,California. The "Dodgers" were a minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1976 to 1983,playing as members of the Class A level California League and winning two league championships.
