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.
Hideo Nomo is a Japanese former baseball pitcher who played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB). He achieved early success in his native country,where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1990 to 1994. He then exploited a loophole to free himself from his contract,and became the first Japanese major leaguer to permanently relocate to MLB in the United States,debuting with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1995. Although he was not the first Japanese player in American professional baseball,Nomo is often credited with opening the door for Japanese players in MLB,due to his star status.
Éric Serge Gagné is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995,Gagnébegan his career as a starting pitcher. After he struggled in that role,the Dodgers converted Gagnéfrom a starter to a reliever,where for three years (2002–2004) he was statistically the most outstanding closer in the league,winning the Cy Young Award in 2003. During that period,he set a major league record by converting 84 consecutive save opportunities.
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 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.
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.
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.
Scott Phillip Aldred is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and current minor league pitching coach.
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.
The 1979 Los Angeles Dodgers finished the season in third place in the National League West. Near the end of the season,owner Walter O'Malley died,and the ownership of the team went to his son,Peter.
Justin Daniel Masterson is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. Drafted by the Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 MLB draft from San Diego State University,he made his MLB debut two years later. Masterson also played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals. Known for primarily throwing a sinking fastball,the right-hander stands 6' 6" (198 cm) tall,and weighs 250 lb (113 kg).
Gerrit Alan Cole is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played 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.
Nathan Edward Eovaldi is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Miami Marlins,New York Yankees,Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox. 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.
Andrew Mark Heaney is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior to becoming a professional,he played college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Christopher Riley Martin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies,New York Yankees,Texas Rangers,Atlanta Braves,Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
