Rodrigo Richard Barajas is an American former professional baseball catcher and is currently serving as the Field Coordinator for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Barajas served as the interim manager for the San Diego Padres after Andy Green's firing on September 21,2019. As a player in Major League Baseball (MLB),he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Texas Rangers,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Diamondbacks,he won the 2001 World Series over the then reigning,three-time world champion New York Yankees. Barajas also played for the Mexico national baseball team.
John Joseph Cust III is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Colorado Rockies,Baltimore Orioles,San Diego Padres,Oakland Athletics,and Seattle Mariners.
Jason Jerrod Bourgeois is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),with two seasons each for the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds. Bourgeois would play all outfield positions and second base in MLB.
Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates:
Thomas Samuel Manzella,Jr. is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.
Jorge Anthony Sanchez is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves between 2013 and 2017.
Pedro Joel Ciriaco Leguisamon is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,Kansas City Royals,and Atlanta Braves and has also had brief stints in the Texas Rangers,Miami Marlins,and Detroit Tigers organizations. Ciriaco has primarily played shortstop and third base throughout his career,but has appeared at every position except for pitcher and catcher.
John Graves Hester is a former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. On August 28,2009,on his major league debut,he hit a two-run homer in his first Major League at-bat in a game against the Houston Astros.
Joshua Evan Bell is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Washington Nationals,San Diego Padres,Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins. Bell made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Pirates.
John Ryan Murphy is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Minnesota Twins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Atlanta Braves,and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Robert Edward Grossman is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Minnesota Twins,Oakland Athletics,Detroit Tigers,Atlanta Braves,Texas Rangers,and Chicago White Sox. After attending high school in Texas,Grossman was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth round in 2008. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2013. He won the 2023 World Series with the Rangers.
Christopher Ryan Herrmann is an American former professional baseball catcher and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,and Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.
Austin Wade Meadows is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers. Meadows was an MLB All-Star in 2019.
Reese Jackson McGuire is an American professional baseball catcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox.
Cole Bryson Tucker is an American professional baseball shortstop and outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Colorado Rockies and Angels.
Tyler Andrew Heineman is an American professional baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins. The Houston Astros selected Heineman in the eighth round of the 2012 MLB draft. He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins,San Francisco Giants,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Boston Red Sox.
Ramón Salvador Cabrera is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
Adam Timothy Frazier is an American professional baseball second baseman,third baseman and outfielder for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,and Baltimore Orioles. He played college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Frazier was an All-Star in 2021.
Jacob Daniel Stallings is an American professional baseball catcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 and has also played for the Miami Marlins. In 2021,Stallings won the Gold Glove Award and Fielding Bible Award.
Wyatt Lane Mathisen is an American former professional baseball infielder. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
