Kelly Brian Shoppach is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gabor Paul Bako II is an American former professional baseball catcher. He is an example of a baseball "journeyman",having played for 11 different teams during his 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career. During his playing days,he was listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg).
JoséLuis Vizcaíno Pimental is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He was a backup infielder for most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career. He,along with Darryl Strawberry and Ricky Ledée,are the only Major League Baseball players to have played for all four former and current New York teams—the New York Yankees,the New York Mets,the Los Angeles Dodgers,and the San Francisco Giants. With the Yankees,he won the 2000 World Series against the Mets.
Michael Anthony Napoli is an American former professional baseball first baseman and catcher who is currently serving as a staff assistant for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Miguel Eduardo Olivo Peña is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2014. He also played in the Mexican League from 2014 to 2017.
Richard Aldo Cerone is an American former professional baseball player,television sports color commentator and minor league baseball team owner. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1975 to 1992 with the Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Yankees,Atlanta Braves,Milwaukee Brewers,Boston Red Sox,New York Mets,and Montreal Expos.
David Matthew Murphy is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Brett Gregory Hayes is an American former professional baseball catcher and current quality control coach for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Florida/Miami Marlins,Kansas City Royals,and Cleveland Indians.
Dane Kealoha A. A. Sardinha is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers,and Philadelphia Phillies between 2003 and 2011.
The 1949 season was the 49th season in the history of the Cleveland Indians. The club entered the season as the defending World Champions. On March 5,1949,Indians minority owner Bob Hope donned a Cleveland Indians uniform and posed with manager Lou Boudreau and vice president Hank Greenberg as the World Series champions opened spring training camp in Tucson,Arizona.
Andrew Bernard "Barney" Gilligan was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned 12 seasons,11 of which were spent with the Major League Baseball (MLB) Cleveland Blues (1879–1880),Providence Grays (1881–1885),Washington Nationals (1886–1887),and Detroit Wolverines (1888). Gilligan,who predominately played as a catcher,also played as an outfielder and a shortstop. Over his career,Gilligan compiled a career batting average of .207 with 217 runs scored,388 hits,68 doubles,23 triples,three home runs,and 167 runs batted in (RBI) in 523 games played. Although the majority of his career was spent in the major leagues,Gilligan also played in minor league baseball. He was listed as standing 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) and weighing 130 pounds (59 kg).
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American former professional baseball catcher. Between 2009 and 2021 he played for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago White Sox,Chicago Cubs,Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals. Avila is the son of former Tigers general manager Al Avila.
Matthew Reese Carson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighs 200 pounds (91 kg). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians.
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.
Erik Floyd Kratz is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,Kansas City Royals,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,San Francisco Giants,Tampa Bay Rays,and New York Yankees during an 11-year career. Kratz was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
Eric Joseph Fryer is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Minnesota Twins,and St. Louis Cardinals. A product of Ohio State University,the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the ninth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.
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 Jacob Brantly is an American professional baseball catcher in the Miami Marlins organization. The Detroit Tigers drafted Brantly in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Philadelphia Phillies,San Francisco Giants,New York Yankees,and Tampa Bay Rays. Before beginning his professional career,Brantly played college baseball for the UC Riverside Highlanders.
Cameron Arthur Rupp is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2017.
Luke Richard Maile is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,Toronto Blue Jays,Milwaukee Brewers,Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Before his professional career,Maile played amateur baseball for Covington Catholic High School and the University of Kentucky.
