Shea Matthew Hillenbrand is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Eddie Clarence Murray,nicknamed "Steady Eddie," is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman,designated hitter,and coach. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles,he ranks fourth in team history in both games played and hits. Though Murray never won a Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award,he finished in the top ten in MVP voting several times. He had 996 runs batted in in the 1980s,more than any other player. After his playing career,Murray coached for the Orioles,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers.
William Dale Goodman was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder who played 16 seasons for the Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago White Sox,and Houston Colt .45s,from 1947 through 1962. Goodman was inducted posthumously into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in November 2004.
Juan Luis Rivera is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Montreal Expos,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Michael Brian Young is an American former professional baseball infielder who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Philadelphia Phillies,and Los Angeles Dodgers. Since 2014,Young has worked in the Rangers’front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Originally a second baseman,the versatile Young was a five-time All-Star at shortstop,once at third base,and once as a combination designated hitter / utility infielder. He was the 2005 American League (AL) batting champion.
James Edward Gentile,also nicknamed "Diamond Jim",is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers,Baltimore Orioles,Kansas City Athletics,Houston Astros,and Cleveland Indians between 1957 and 1966.
Ronald Ray Fairly was an American Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. Combining playing and broadcasting appearances,Fairly was involved in over 7,000 major league games from 1958 through 2006.
Darrin Glen Fletcher is an American former professional baseball catcher and sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 to 2002 for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Philadelphia Phillies,Montreal Expos,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Andrew Christian LaRoche is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Pittsburgh Pirates,Oakland Athletics,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Robert Michael Bailor is a former Major League Baseball player best known for being the first player selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft.
Alan Dean Ashby is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and current radio and television sports commentator. A switch hitter,he played for the Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,and Houston Astros between 1973 and 1989.
Wayne Leonard Kirby is an American former professional baseball right fielder and current coach. He is currently the first base coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was the outfield/base-running coordinator for the Texas Rangers from 2006 through 2010. From 2011 through 2018,Kirby was the Baltimore Orioles first base and outfield coach. His younger brother is former NFL running back Terry Kirby.
Blake Robert DeWitt is an American former professional baseball second baseman and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,and Atlanta Braves.
The 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers season marked the 100th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball,having joined the National League in 1890 after six seasons in the American Association. It also marked their 32nd season in Los Angeles,California.
Steven Wayne Pearce is an American former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Baltimore Orioles,Houston Astros,New York Yankees,Tampa Bay Rays,Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox. Pearce is only the second player in MLB history to have played for every team in the American League East,the first being Kelly Johnson. He is also the first and only player to have hit two walk-off grand slams in the span of a single week.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2009 throughout the world.
Justin Matthew Turner is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles,New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Manuel Arturo Machado is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Very highly recruited from an early age,he was raised in Miami,where he attended Brito High School and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the third overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. He bats and throws right-handed.
Andrew Robert Wilkins is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jonathan Rafael Villar Roque is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Baltimore Orioles,Miami Marlins,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels. Prior to 2017,Villar was primarily a shortstop.
