Ryne Dee Sandberg,nicknamed "Ryno",is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies (1981) and the Chicago Cubs.
Constantino "Tino" Martinez is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,St. Louis Cardinals,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1990 through 2005. He also served as a hitting coach for the Miami Marlins in 2013. He was also nicknamed "The Bam-tino" after his home run in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. Formerly a third baseman,Martinez was the first round draft pick for the Seattle Mariners in 1988 out of the University of Tampa,where he starred during his time on campus. During his 16-year MLB career,he scored 1,009 runs,drove in 1,271 runs,and hit 339 home runs. He had 100 or more RBI in six different seasons and was twice named to the All-Star team.
Sean Patrick Burroughs was an American professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2005 and 2011 to 2012 for the San Diego Padres,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Minnesota Twins. He won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Russell Oles Branyan is an American former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,Milwaukee Brewers,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,San Diego Padres,Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,Seattle Mariners,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. While primarily a first baseman,Branyan was capable of playing third base and the outfield,as well.
Christopher Doyle Snelling is an American-born Australian former Major League Baseball outfielder.
Dewon Cortez Brazelton is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played professionally for the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres. He last pitched in the major leagues in 2006.
Ryan Francis Garko is an American former professional baseball outfielder,first baseman,and designated hitter. In college,he was a catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants,and Texas Rangers,as well as in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions. Garko was seen by former ESPN reporter John Sickels as a good hitter who hit to all parts of the field,but with poor defensive instincts. He had a .275 batting average,427 hits,55 home runs,and 250 RBI in 463 career games.
Eduardo Atanasio Pérez Pérez is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and current television sports color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional Baseball league as a first baseman,third baseman,and outfielder from 1993 to 2006. After his playing career Pérez became a baseball analyst with ESPN,ESPN Deportes,and ESPN Latin America as well as a host on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio.
Richard Brandon Wood is an American former professional baseball infielder and Minor League Baseball manager. He played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball from 2007 through 2011. He formerly managed the Tri-City Dust Devils of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League.
Steven Curtis Henderson is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder who is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."
Paul Anthony Sorrento is an American former professional baseball first baseman. From 1989 through 1999,Sorrento played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He previously served as the hitting instructor in the Los Angeles Angels coaching staff.
Timothy John Laker is an American professional baseball catcher and coach. He is the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was previously the hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners. He played in MLB for the Montreal Expos,Baltimore Orioles,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Cleveland Indians from 1992 to 2006.
Joshua Aaron Wilson is an American former professional baseball infielder. Wilson is a Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania native. He was part of the 1998 Pennsylvania state championship baseball team and Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Wilson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Roy Lee Howell is an American former professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974–1984 for the Texas Rangers,Toronto Blue Jays,and Milwaukee Brewers.
David Shelley Duncan is an American former professional baseball player. He was a left fielder,designated hitter,and first baseman. Duncan played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Cleveland Indians,and Tampa Bay Rays. He was the Major League field coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays,and later served as the analytics coordinator for the Chicago White Sox.
Wesley Wade Bankston is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. At Plano East High School,he played baseball and football as an outfielder and starting quarterback,respectively.
JoséCarlos Montoyo Díaz is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball second baseman,manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos,managed the Toronto Blue Jays and coached for the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox.
Ryan Dewitte Jackson is an American professional baseball coach and a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played for the Florida Marlins,Seattle Mariners,and Detroit Tigers between 1998 and 2002.
Ji-man Choi is a South Korean professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees,Milwaukee Brewers,Tampa Bay Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,and San Diego Padres.
The 2022 Los Angeles Angels season was the 62nd season of the Los Angeles Angels franchise in the American League,the 57th in Anaheim,and their 57th season playing their home games at Angel Stadium. The Angels were managed by Joe Maddon in his third season as manager of the Angels. On June 7,2022,Maddon was fired and Phil Nevin was named the interim manager for the remainder of the season after they had lost twelve games in a row,tying a record set by the 1988 team. Losses on the 7th and 8th resulted in a losing streak of fourteen in a row,setting a franchise record. After a brawl occurred during a game between the Seattle Mariners and Angels on June 26 that saw players and coaches receive suspensions,Bill Haselman and Ray Montgomery each served as interim managers to the interim manager when Nevin received a ten-game suspension. The Angels play as members of Major League Baseball's American League West division. On September 14,the Angels lost their 82nd game to clinch a losing season for the seventh straight season,tying the mark set by the 1971-1977 teams. With their loss to the Seattle Mariners on September 19,the Los Angeles Angels were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
