Sean Thomas Casey,nicknamed "the Mayor",is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,Pittsburgh Pirates,Detroit Tigers,and Boston Red Sox. Casey was selected to the MLB All-Star Game three times during his career. He was the hitting coach for the New York Yankees in 2023. He was a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.
Juan Cespedes Uribe Tena is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played shortstop,third base and second base during his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Chicago White Sox,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,New York Mets and Cleveland Indians. He bats and throws right-handed.
Hanley Ramírez is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Florida / Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Cleveland Indians. Ramírez is a three-time MLB All-Star and received the 2006 National League Rookie of the Year Award. While he played the majority of his career at shortstop,he also played first base,third base and left field.
Casey John Kotchman is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Atlanta Braves,Boston Red Sox,Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,Cleveland Indians,and Miami Marlins. Kotchman holds the major league record for consecutive error-less games at first base,with 274,set between June 2008 and August 2010.
Ryan Francis Garko is an American former professional baseball outfielder,first baseman,and designated hitter. In college,he was a catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants,and Texas Rangers,as well as in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions. Garko was seen by former ESPN reporter John Sickels as a good hitter who hit to all parts of the field,but with poor defensive instincts. Through 2010,he had a .275 career average,427 hits,55 home runs,and 250 RBI in 463 games.
Jamey Blake Carroll is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals,Colorado Rockies,Cleveland Indians,Los Angeles Dodgers,Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals. He was primarily a second baseman but also spent some time at third base and shortstop.
Joshua LaRoy Barfield is an American professional baseball executive and former second baseman. He is the son of former major league outfielder Jesse Barfield. Barfield was born in Venezuela during his mother's two-week winterball visit with his father. He attended Klein High School,located near Houston,Texas,and holds the District 5 single season home run record.
Robert Michael Aubrey is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles.
Asdrúbal JoséCabrera is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,Texas Rangers,Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Cabrera,a switch hitter,is a two-time All-Star. He was primarily a middle infielder for most of his career,but transitioned to playing more third base during the 2017 season and began playing first base late in the 2019 season.
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 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 113rd for the franchise in Major League Baseball,and their 45th season in Los Angeles,California. The season saw Dan Evans take over as General Manager and in his first season the team won 92 games and was not eliminated from post season contention until the next-to-last day of the season,finishing third overall in the National League West. Shawn Green hit 42 home runs to become the first Dodger to have back-to-back 40 or more homer seasons. He had four homers in one game on May 23 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He went 6-for-6 in that game and set a Major League mark for total bases with 19. The number broke the previous record of 18 total bases set by Joe Adcock. Éric Gagné,a former starter,was turned into the closer and proceeded to set a club record for saves with 52. This is also their first season to be broadcast on KCOP (13).
Carlos Santana,nicknamed "Slamtana," is a Dominican-American professional baseball first baseman and catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2010 with the Cleveland Indians and has also played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Kansas City Royals,Seattle Mariners,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Milwaukee Brewers. In international competition,he has participated with the Dominican Republic national team,winning the gold medal in the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Noted for plate discipline and power,Santana has also emerged as an excellent defender at first base. He stands 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall,weighs 210 pounds (95 kg),throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
The 2008 Cleveland Indians season marked the 108th season for the franchise,as the Indians attempted to defend their American League Central title. The team played all of its home games at Progressive Field.
Justin Matthew Turner is an American professional baseball infielder and designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,Boston Red Sox,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Zachary Butler Walters is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts is an American professional baseball right fielder and shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. Betts is an eight-time All-Star,a six-time Silver Slugger Award winner,a six-time Gold Glove Award recipient,a two-time World Series champion,and was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2018. He is also second in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among active position players,behind Mike Trout.
Maxwell Steven Muncy is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He played in MLB for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016 and later joined the Dodgers in 2018.
Jakob Christopher Bauers is an American professional baseball first baseman,outfielder,and designated hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Cleveland Guardians,Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. He bats and throws left-handed.
Edwin Gabriel Ríos is a Puerto Rican professional baseball third baseman and first baseman in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. He played college baseball for Florida International University. Ríos was drafted by the Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft and debuted for them in 2019.
Matthew Thomas Beaty is an American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,San Diego Padres,San Francisco Giants,and Kansas City Royals. He played college baseball for the Belmont Bruins. The Dodgers selected Beaty in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut with them in 2019.
