Jesse Lee Barfield is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1981 to 1992 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.
Carlos Iván Beltrán is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from 1998 to 2017 for the Kansas City Royals,Houston Astros,New York Mets,San Francisco Giants,St. Louis Cardinals,New York Yankees,and Texas Rangers. A right-handed thrower and switch hitter,Beltrán stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg).
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.
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. was an American professional baseball player,coach,and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1955 to 1968,most prominently as a member of the Cleveland Indians,with whom he established himself as a fan favorite for his powerful hitting and his strong throwing arm. Colavito also played for the Detroit Tigers,Kansas City Athletics,Chicago White Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees. At the time of his retirement in 1968,Colavito ranked third among AL right-handed hitters for home runs (374) and eighth for AL games played as a right fielder (1,272).
Anthony Richard Conigliaro,nicknamed "Tony C" and "Conig",was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the Boston Red Sox and California Angels (1971). Born in Revere,Massachusetts,he was a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lynn,Massachusetts. Conigliaro started his MLB career as a teenager,hitting a home run in his first at-bat during his home field debut in 1964,and reaching 100 career home runs faster than any player in American League history.
Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox,where he was a six-time American League All-Star and team captain for the 2005 World Series winning team. Konerko began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2014,Konerko was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Kenneth Jerry Adair was an American professional baseball second baseman and shortstop with the Baltimore Orioles,Chicago White Sox,Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1958 and 1970. Adair spent one season in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),the main professional baseball league in Japan,playing for the Hankyu Braves. He batted and threw right-handed,stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg).
Albert Jojuan Belle,formerly known as Joey Belle,is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1989 to 2000,most notably for the Cleveland Indians. Known for his taciturn personality and intimidating stature,Belle was one of the leading sluggers of his time,and in 1995 became the only player to ever hit 50 doubles and 50 home runs in a season,despite the season being only 144 games. He was also the first player to break the $10 million per year compensation contract in Major League Baseball.
Carlos Noriel Lee,nicknamed "El Caballo",is a Panamanian former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2012 with the Chicago White Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,and Miami Marlins. He had 17 career grand slams,ranking him seventh in MLB history;his seven grand slams hit with the Astros is a club record he shares with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.
Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess was an American professional baseball catcher,pinch hitter,coach,and scout,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 to 1967. Burgess was selected as an All-Star in six seasons. He became known,later in his career,for his abilities as an elite pinch hitter,setting the MLB career record for career pinch-hits with 145. He stood 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall,weighing 245 pounds (111 kg). Burgess batted left-handed and threw right-handed. A statue of Burgess was unveiled in his hometown on November 9,2024.
Robinson JoséCanóMercedes is a Dominican-American professional baseball second baseman for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League;he also captains the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Seattle Mariners,New York Mets,San Diego Padres,and Atlanta Braves.
Raúl Javier Ibañez is an American former professional baseball left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) now serving as vice president of baseball development and special projects for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played 11 of his 19 big league seasons for the Seattle Mariners,while also playing for the Kansas City Royals,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. While primarily a left fielder,Ibañez often saw considerable time as a designated hitter (DH),throughout his career.
Alexei Fernando Ramírez Rodriguez is a Cuban former professional baseball shortstop. He has played for the Chicago White Sox,San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and Pinar del Rio of the Cuban National Series. His nickname,given to him by former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén,is "the Cuban Missile" due to his tall,slim physique and combination of speed,power,and strong throwing arm. Ramírez batted and threw right-handed.
Vernon Christopher Carter is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,and New York Yankees. In 2016,while playing for the Brewers,Carter led the National League in home runs,along with Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado,with 41.
The 1963 major league baseball season began on April 8,1963. The regular season ended on September 29,with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees as the regular season champions of the National League and American League,respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 60th World Series on October 2 and ended with Game 4 on October 6. In the eighth iteration of this World Series matchup,and their first since the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles from Brooklyn,New York,the Dodgers swept the Yankees in four games,capturing their third championship in franchise history,since their previous in 1959,and second in Los Angeles. The Dodgers' stellar pitching staff,anchored by left-hander Sandy Koufax and right-hander Don Drysdale,was so dominant that the vaunted Yankees,despite the presence of sluggers such as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in their lineup,never took a lead against Los Angeles the entire Series. This was the eighth World Series between the two teams.
Juan Ramón Bernhardt Coradin is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned 13 seasons. Bernhardt spent parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1976),and the Seattle Mariners (1977–79). As a member of the inaugural Mariners team in 1977,he hit the team's first home run. Over his major league career,he compiled a .238 batting average with 46 runs scored,117 hits,19 doubles,two triples,nine home runs,and 43 runs batted in (RBIs) in 154 games played.
Marwin Javier González is a Venezuelan former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Minnesota Twins,Boston Red Sox,and New York Yankees,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes. González was signed as an international free agent by the Chicago Cubs in 2005. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2012,and won the World Series with the team in 2017. González has appeared at every position in MLB except for catcher.
Timothy Devon Anderson Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins.
Yoán Manuel Moncada Olivera is a Cuban professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. He made his MLB debut for the Red Sox in 2016,and was traded to the White Sox during the 2016–2017 offseason. He is one of the first active MLB players to represent the Cuban national team in international competition.
Omar David Narváez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,and New York Mets. He made his MLB debut in 2016 and was an All-Star in 2021.
