Pedro Jaime Martínez is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2009,for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2004.
David Brian Cone is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher,and current color commentator for the New York Yankees on the YES Network and Amazon Prime as well as for ESPN on Sunday Night Baseball. A third round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in the 1981 MLB draft,he made his MLB debut in 1986 and continued playing until 2003,pitching for five different teams. Cone batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Freddy Antonio García is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He is best known for his many seasons with seven Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises,including the Seattle Mariners,Chicago White Sox,and New York Yankees. Garcia has also pitched in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL),Mexican League,and Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
Ronald Ames Guidry,nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator",is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Guidry was also the pitching coach of the Yankees from 2006 to 2007.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2003 throughout the world.
Robert Lynn Welch was an American professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978–87) and Oakland Athletics (1988–94). Prior to his professional career,he attended Eastern Michigan University,where he played college baseball for the Eastern Michigan Hurons baseball team. He helped lead the Hurons,coached by Ron Oestrike,to the 1976 College World Series,losing to Arizona in the Championship Game.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2002 throughout the world.
Charles Oliver Hough is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) knuckleball pitcher and coach who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Texas Rangers,Chicago White Sox,and Florida Marlins from 1970 to 1994.
David William Wallace is an American former professional baseball pitcher,pitching coach and front-office executive. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. After his playing career he was a pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets,Boston Red Sox,Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles.
Roger Alan McDowell is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1996. He played for the New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles of the American League. McDowell was a key component in the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets and was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game 7. His major league record of decisions was 70 wins and 70 losses. McDowell served as the Atlanta Braves pitching coach from 2006 to 2016. McDowell's family is of Scottish descent.
Timothy Wayne Belcher is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1987 to 2000 for seven different teams. He was named The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1988 for the National League. After his playing career,he served as pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians in 2010 and 2011.
David Taylor Price is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in September 2008. He also played for the Detroit Tigers,Toronto Blue Jays,Boston Red Sox,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Frederick Alfred Porcello III is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox and New York Mets.
Gerrit Alan Cole is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. Cole played for the baseball team at Orange Lutheran High School and was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Cole opted not to sign and instead attended the University of California,Los Angeles (UCLA),where he played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins.
Michael Lance Lynn is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Minnesota Twins,New York Yankees,Texas Rangers,Chicago White Sox,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Nathan Edward Eovaldi is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Miami Marlins,New York Yankees,Tampa Bay Rays,Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers. Eovaldi made his MLB debut in 2011. He was a World Series champion with the Red Sox in 2018 and the Rangers in 2023 and has been selected as an All-Star in 2021 and 2023.
Carlos Antonio Rodón is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played MLB for the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants. Rodón is a two-time MLB All-Star.
Andrew Mark Heaney is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees,Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers. Prior to becoming a professional,he played college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Ryan David Brasier is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg),he both throws and bats right-handed. Brasier won the World Series with the Red Sox in 2018 and with the Dodgers in 2024.
Christopher Riley Martin is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,New York Yankees,Texas Rangers,Atlanta Braves,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
