César Leonardo Tovar,nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility",was a Venezuelan professional baseball player,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins (1965–1972),Philadelphia Phillies (1973),Texas Rangers (1974–1975),Oakland Athletics (1975–1976),and New York Yankees (1976). Tovar was an extremely versatile player capable of playing various defensive positions on the field. In 1968,he became only the second player in MLB history to play all nine field positions during a single game,a feat first accomplished by Bert Campaneris,in 1965. Tovar also had a prolific career in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL),where he played 26 seasons –second only to the 30 seasons played by Vic Davalillo.
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.
Frederick "Cy" Williams was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs (1912–17) and Philadelphia Phillies (1918–30). As Major League Baseball emerged from the dead-ball era,Williams became one of the most prominent home run hitters in the National League.
Juan D'Vaughn Pierre is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000–2013 for the Colorado Rockies,Florida/Miami Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago White Sox,and Philadelphia Phillies. Known for his speed,he stole 614 bases in his career,the 18th-most in MLB history at the time of his retirement. He worked as an MLB Network on-air analyst before joining the Marlins as a Minor League Outfield Coordinator for the 2019 season.
Rubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio.
Carlos Noriel Lee,nicknamed "El Caballo",is a Panamanian former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999–2012 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.
Johnny Lane Oates was an American professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1981. During his playing career,Oates was a light-hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a reserve player. It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success,when,under his leadership,the Texas Rangers won three American League Western Division titles.
William Joseph Haselman is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons between 1990 and 2003. A first-round selection in the 1987 MLB draft,he played for the Texas Rangers,Seattle Mariners,Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. He later was the bullpen coach and first base coach for the Red Sox,and currently is the catching coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He has also served as a manager in the minor leagues.
Colbert Dale (Toby) Harrah is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1986. Harrah played the majority of his career for the Texas Rangers franchise,including his rookie season during the team's final year as the in 1971. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. In 1992,he briefly served as manager of the Rangers. Harrah most recently served as the assistant hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers.
Elvis Augusto Andrus Torres is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox.
Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Sr. is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) manager. Over his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,Tatís played for the Texas Rangers,St. Louis Cardinals,Montreal Expos,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Mets. He holds the major league record for runs batted in (RBI) in an inning,a feat that he achieved by hitting two grand slams in one inning during a game on April 23,1999,becoming the only player in MLB history to do so. His son,Fernando Jr.,plays for the San Diego Padres.
Steven Bernard Buechele is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman,coach,and current front office executive for the Texas Rangers. Buechele played from 1985 to 1995 for the Texas Rangers,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Chicago Cubs. He joined the Rangers in 1985 after he was named the Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year. He was traded from the Rangers to the Pirates in 1991 following the emergence of Dean Palmer. He returned to the Rangers for an eighth season in 1995.
DeWain Lee Stevens is a former first baseman and designated hitter drafted by the California Angels in 1986. A highly regarded prospect,Stevens batted .314 with 19 home runs for the Triple A Edmonton Trappers in 1991.
David LaFrance May was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1967 through 1978 for the Baltimore Orioles,Milwaukee Brewers,Atlanta Braves,Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. May was a member of the AL pennant winning Orioles team in 1969 and,was an American League All-Star player with the Brewers in 1973. He was the father of MLB scout David May Jr. and MLB player Derrick May.
Shin-Soo Choo is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,and Texas Rangers.
Geovany Soto is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 2005 to 2017,most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs where he appeared in the MLB All-Star Game and was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2008. He also played for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox.
Bradley Michael Snyder is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He was raised in Bellevue,Ohio,and attended Ball State University from 2001–2003. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers.
Luis Alberto Ortiz is a Dominican professional baseball coach and former player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 1996 for the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers. He is currently an assistant hitting coach with the Red Sox.
Brandon Roger Snyder is an American professional baseball coach and former utility player. Since August 2021,he has been the bullpen catcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles,Texas Rangers,Boston Red Sox,Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays.
Joseph Nicholas Gallo is an American professional baseball left fielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.
