Ramón JoséHernández Marin is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher and current major league staff assistant for the Oakland Athletics. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Oakland Athletics (1999–2003),San Diego Padres (2004–2005),Baltimore Orioles (2006–2008),Cincinnati Reds (2009–2011),Colorado Rockies (2012) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2013).
Jason Lee "Jay" Payton is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the New York Mets (1998-2002),Colorado Rockies,San Diego Padres (2004),Boston Red Sox (2005),Oakland Athletics (2005-2006) and Baltimore Orioles (2007-2008). He batted and threw right-handed. Payton was an opposite-field hitter with some power. He had great speed as a runner,but did not steal many bases. Defensively,he was a solid outfielder with an above-average arm,and his quickness getting rid of the ball helped him hold baserunners on the base paths. He is currently serving as an in game analyst with ESPNU for college baseball.
John Joseph "Jack" 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.
Édgar Gerardo González Elizondo is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Oakland Athletics,Colorado Rockies,Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays and in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) for the LG Twins.
Dillon Everett Thomas is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels.
Vernon Christopher Carter is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,and New York Yankees. In 2016,while playing for the Brewers,Carter led the National League in home runs,along with Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado,with 41.
Niuman JoséRomero is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He made his major league debut on September 8,2009,with the Cleveland Indians and also has played with the Boston Red Sox.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Angels. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
Matthew Glen Davidson is an American professional baseball infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013 and has also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox,Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics.
Deven Sommer Marrero is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Arizona Diamondbacks,Miami Marlins and New York Mets.
Jacob David Elmore is an American former professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Houston Astros,Cincinnati Reds,Tampa Bay Rays,Milwaukee Brewers,and Pittsburgh Pirates. While most often a shortstop,Elmore is one of a handful of MLB players who have played pitcher and catcher in the same game. Elmore was also the 14th player in MLB history to play all nine positions throughout a season with the Houston Astros (2013).
Trayce Nikolas Thompson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Oakland Athletics,Chicago Cubs,and the San Diego Padres. Thompson also played for the Great Britain National Team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Renato Rafael Núñez is a Venezuelan professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Oakland Athletics,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,and Detroit Tigers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Carlos Eduardo Pérez Álvarez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels,Atlanta Braves,and Texas Rangers.
Jacob Andrew Nottingham is an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners.
Taylor Davis Motter is an American professional baseball utility player for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,Colorado Rockies,Boston Red Sox,and Cincinnati Reds,and in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes.
Dustin Ryan Fowler is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg),he bats and throws left-handed. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gregory Arthur Deichmann Jr. is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Oakland Athletics organization. He played college baseball at Louisiana State University. He was selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.
Austin Michael Allen is an American professional baseball catcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics.
The 2021 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 121st season and its 22nd at Comerica Park. This was the Tigers' first season under new manager A. J. Hinch following the sudden retirement of Ron Gardenhire on September 19,2020. The Tigers' season began at home on April 1 against the Cleveland Indians. They sought to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. On June 8,Comerica Park was allowed to return to operating at full seating capacity for the first time since 2019. The 2020 season was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions,and April and May games this year were limited to 8,000 fans.
