Daniel Raymond Quisenberry,nicknamed "Quiz",was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Notable for his submarine-style pitching delivery and his humorous quotes,he led the American League in saves a record five times. Quisenberry retired in 1990 with 244 saves,then the fifth-highest total in major league history.
Ramón JoséHernández Marin is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher and current major league staff assistant for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB with the Oakland Athletics (1999–2003),San Diego Padres (2004–2005),Baltimore Orioles (2006–2008),Cincinnati Reds (2009–2011),Colorado Rockies (2012) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2013).
Elieser Marrero,is a Cuban former Major League Baseball player. Marrero started his career as a catcher,but spent time at first base,third base and in the outfield.
Adam Michael Melhuse is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Colorado Rockies,Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. He was the hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers AAA Toledo Mud Hens.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world.
John Steven Mabry is an American former professional baseball outfielder,broadcaster,and coach. He had 898 career hits in 3,409 at-bats,with 96 home runs and 446 RBI. He is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall,weighs 210 lb,bats left-handed and throws right-handed. John Mabry attended West Chester University in Pennsylvania and was inducted into their Athletics Hall of Fame.
Steven Lee "Buzz" Busby is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals. He batted and threw right-handed.
Douglas Reid Jones was an American professional baseball player. During a 16-year career in Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher,he played for the Milwaukee Brewers,Cleveland Indians,Houston Astros (1992–1993),Philadelphia Phillies (1994),Baltimore Orioles (1995),Chicago Cubs (1996) and Oakland Athletics (1999–2000). Jones was a five-time MLB All-Star and a member of the 300 save club.
Kenneth Peter Kravec is an American professional baseball scout and a former Major League pitcher and front office official. The 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m),185 lb (84 kg) left-hander appeared in 160 games pitched,128 as a starter,exclusively for the White Sox (1975–80) and Cubs (1981–82).
Larry Dean McWilliams is an American former professional baseball pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves (twice),Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,Philadelphia Phillies,and Kansas City Royals,from 1978-1990. During his playing days,he stood 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall,weighing 180 pounds (82 kg).
Alfonso Márquez is a Mexican umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB) who worked in the National League in 1999 and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000. He was promoted to crew chief for the 2020 season,becoming the first full time Latino-born crew chief. Márquez wears uniform number 72,a number he shared with friend and National Hockey League linesman Stéphane Provost.
Tyler Scott Green,is an American former professional baseball pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1993–1998). He is the son of former Oakland Raiders quarterback Charlie Green.
James Vernon Handrahan was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1964 and 1966. He is noted for being one of only three major-league players from Prince Edward Island,the others being 19th-century outfielder George Wood and catcher Henry Oxley.
The 1989 Kansas City Royals season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Royals finishing second in the American League West with a record of 92 wins and 70 losses. The Royals' record was tied for the third best in baseball,but in the pre-wild card era,the team did not qualify for the post-season.
The 1992 Major League Baseball season saw the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Atlanta Braves in the World Series,becoming the first team outside the United States to win the World Series.
Gerald Allen Cram is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. Born in Los Angeles,California,Cram appeared in 23 games over parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets (1974–1975),compiling an 0–3 record and 2.98 earned run average. He threw and batted right-handed,and was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg).
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Chicago White Sox. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
Christopher Lee Stratton is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,and Texas Rangers.
Víctor Manuel Caratini is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher and first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in 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.
Cal Paul Quantrill is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Cleveland Indians / Guardians,the Colorado Rockies.
