Billy Leo Williams is a former left fielder and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played from 1959 to 1976,almost entirely for the Chicago Cubs. A six-time All-Star,Williams was named the 1961 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year after hitting 25 home runs with 86 runs batted in (RBI). A model of consistent production,he went on to provide the Cubs with at least 20 home runs and 80 RBI every year through 1973,batting over .300,hitting 30 home runs and scoring 100 runs five times each. Along with Ernie Banks and Ron Santo,Williams was one of the central figures in improving the Cubs' fortunes in the late 1960s after the club had spent 20 years in the bottom half of the league standings. His 853 RBI and 2,799 total bases in the 1960s were the most by any left-handed hitter in the major leagues.
Louis Rodman Whitaker Jr.,nicknamed "Sweet Lou",is an American former professional baseball second baseman.
James Robert Horner is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional Baseball league as a third baseman and first baseman from 1978 to 1988,most prominently as a member of the Atlanta Braves where he was named the 1978 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year and was a member of the 1982 National League All-Star team.
Frank James Malzone was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox (1955–65) and California Angels (1966).
Harry H. Davis was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the New York Giants (1895–96),Pittsburgh Pirates (1896–98),Louisville Colonels (1898),Washington Senators (1898–99),Philadelphia Athletics,and Cleveland Naps (1912).
Todd Lynn Helton is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played his entire 17-year career for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). A five-time All-Star,four-time Silver Slugger,and three-time Gold Glove Award winner,Helton holds the Rockies' club records for hits (2,519),home runs (369),doubles (592),walks (1,335),runs scored (1,401),runs batted in,games played (2,247),and total bases (4,292),among others.
Michael Robert "Mickey" Morandini,is an American former professional baseball second baseman and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,and Toronto Blue Jays. His career highlights include selection as a 1995 National League (NL) All-Star,playing for the Phillies in the 1993 NL Championship Series and World Series,and appearing for the Cubs in the 1998 NL Division Series.
Tommy Harper is an American former professional baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven different franchises from 1962 to 1976,including six seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and three seasons each with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox.
Mark James Grudzielanek is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop. Grudzielanek played for six different teams during his 15-season career. He batted and threw right-handed. He was most recently the 2019 manager of the Charlotte Knights,the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
Willie James Wilson is a former professional baseball player. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals,Oakland Athletics,and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers.
Dean William Palmer is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 14-year career from 1989 to 2003. He played for the Texas Rangers,Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers,all of the American League.
Joseph Anthony Kuhel was an American professional baseball player and manager. Born in Cleveland,Ohio,he was a first baseman who played in the Major Leagues from 1930 to 1947,primarily for the Washington Senators,where he played 11 of his 18 seasons. He also played for the Chicago White Sox for seven seasons. He batted and threw left-handed,stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg). Following his playing career,Kuhel managed the Senators (1948–49). In an 18-season career,Kuhel was a .277 hitter with 131 home runs and 1,049 RBI in 2,104 games played. Defensively,he posted a career .992 fielding percentage.
John Emil Jaha is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career from 1992 to 2001. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics,playing in both the American League and National League. He was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1999.
Bradley Ryan Fullmer is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In an eight-year career,he played for the Montreal Expos (1997–1999),Toronto Blue Jays (2000–2001),Anaheim Angels (2002–2003),and the Texas Rangers (2004).
Leon Joseph "Bip" Roberts is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played from 1986 to 1998 for the San Diego Padres,Cincinnati Reds,Kansas City Royals,Cleveland Indians,Detroit Tigers,and Oakland Athletics.
Jon Corey Hart is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2004 through 2013,the Seattle Mariners in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015. Hart was a two-time MLB All-Star,and also participated in the MLB Home Run Derby.
George Farley "Boots" Grantham was a Major League second baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs,Pittsburgh Pirates,Cincinnati Reds,and New York Giants between 1922 and 1934.
Walter Edward "Jiggs" Parrott was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned eight seasons,four of which were spent with the Major League Baseball (MLB) Chicago Colts (1892–95). Parrott,an infielder,compiled a career batting average of .235 with 174 runs scored,309 hits,35 doubles,23 triples,six home runs,and 152 runs batted in (RBIs) in 317 games played. Although the majority of his career was spent in the major leagues,Parrott also played minor league baseball. He got his start playing amateur baseball with the East Portland Willamettes. His professional baseball debut came in 1890 as a member of the Portland Webfeet. Parrott was the first MLB player from Oregon. He stood at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and weighed 160 pounds (73 kg). His brother,Tom Parrott,was also an MLB player and a teammate of his on the Chicago Colts.
Gregory Lynn Legg,is an American professional baseball second baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,in two seasons (1986–1987). During his playing days,Legg stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m),weighing 185 pounds (84 kg).
Brock James Stassi is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 33rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of University of Nevada,Reno,Stassi made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the club on April 3,2017. He is currently a hitting coach in the Phillies organization for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
