James Joseph Deshaies is an American former professional baseball left-handed starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams over the course of 12 big league seasons. He is currently a color commentator for broadcasts of Chicago Cubs games.
Randall Christopher Wolf,nicknamed "Wolfie",is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Dodgers,San Diego Padres,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Miami Marlins,and Detroit Tigers.
Jason Dean Lane is an American professional baseball former player who is the third base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres. Originally starting his career as an outfielder,Lane switched positions and became a pitcher.
Chad Michael Qualls is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Arizona Diamondbacks,Tampa Bay Rays,San Diego Padres,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,Pittsburgh Pirates,Miami Marlins,and Colorado Rockies.
Below are lists of Rule 5 draft results since 1997. Players selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) phase of the Rule 5 draft must be kept on their new team's active roster for the entire following MLB season,or they are placed on waivers and offered back to their original team if not claimed. Players chosen in the Minor League Baseball phase(s) of the Rule 5 draft remain with their new organization without restrictions.
Edinson Vólquez is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Cincinnati Reds,San Diego Padres,Los Angeles Dodgers,Pittsburgh Pirates,Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins.
Hunter Andrew Pence,nicknamed "the Reverend",is an American former professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Philadelphia Phillies,San Francisco Giants,and Texas Rangers. In the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft he was drafted in the second round by the Astros. Pence made his major league debut in 2007. He is a four time All-Star and was a member of the 2012 and 2014 World Series championship teams with the Giants.
Paul Arthur Clemens is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Miami Marlins,and San Diego Padres.
Jacob Shawn Marisnick is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,Miami Marlins,Houston Astros,New York Mets,San Diego Padres,Pittsburgh Pirates,Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays drafted Marisnick in the third round of the 2009 MLB draft.
Colin Richard Moran is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds.
Mark Stewart Appel is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Astros with the first overall pick of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Daniel Steven Straily is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. The Oakland Athletics selected Straily in the 24th round of the 2009 MLB Draft,and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2012. He has also previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Cincinnati Reds,Miami Marlins,and Baltimore Orioles. He has also played in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
Carter Lewis Capps is an American former professional baseball pitcher,and current pitching coach for the Seattle Redhawks. Capps played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,and Miami Marlins from 2012 to 2017.
Burch Taylor Smith is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Kansas City Royals,Milwaukee Brewers,San Francisco Giants,Oakland Athletics,Miami Marlins,and Baltimore Orioles. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions,and in the KBO League for the Hanwha Eagles. Smith was drafted by the Padres in the 11th round of the 2011 MLB draft and made his MLB debut for the team in 2013.
Domingo Alberto Santana is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Seattle Mariners,and Cleveland Indians.
The 2015 Major League Baseball draft was held from June 8 through June 10,2015,to assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams. The draft order is the reverse order of the 2014 MLB season standings. As the Diamondbacks finished the 2014 season with the worst record,they had the first overall selection. In addition,the Houston Astros had the 2nd pick of the 2015 draft,as compensation for failing to sign Brady Aiken,the first overall selection of the 2014 MLB Draft.
Enrique JoséHernández González,nicknamed Kike,is a Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.
Joshua-Douglas James Naylor is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres. Naylor was the 12th overall selection in the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut for the Padres in 2019. He was traded to the Cleveland Guardians during the 2020 season.
Francis Euclides Martes Suazo is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Martes was signed by the Miami Marlins as an international free agent in 2012. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2017 with the Houston Astros.
Phillip Louis Maton III is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres,Cleveland Indians,Houston Astros,and Tampa Bay Rays.
