Matthew Derrick Williams,nicknamed "Matt the Bat" and "the Big Marine",is an American professional baseball manager and former third baseman who is the third base coach for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). A right-handed batter,Williams played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants,Cleveland Indians,and Arizona Diamondbacks. He managed the Washington Nationals from 2014 to 2015,and was the third base coach for the San Diego Padres from 2022 to 2023.
Daniel Victor Klassen is a Canadian former professional baseball infielder. He played four seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and one season with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Lyle Stefan Overbay is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,Pittsburgh Pirates,Atlanta Braves,New York Yankees,and Milwaukee Brewers from 2001 through 2014.
Craig John Counsell is an American former professional baseball player and current manager for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was previously the manager for the Milwaukee Brewers and holds the Brewers’franchise record for managerial wins. He led the team to five of their nine all-time postseason appearances.
Felipe López is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball infielder.
Stephen Oris Drew is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Oakland Athletics,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees and Washington Nationals. His two brothers,outfielder J.D. and pitcher Tim,also played in MLB.
Micah Burton Owings is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres between 2007 and 2012. During his career,Owings was used as a pitcher and an occasional pinch-hitter;he also played outfielder in the minor leagues. While playing for the Diamondbacks in 2007,he was honored with a Silver Slugger Award as the top-hitting pitcher.
Mark Andrew Reynolds is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Baltimore Orioles,Cleveland Indians,New York Yankees,Milwaukee Brewers,St. Louis Cardinals,Washington Nationals,and two stints with the Colorado Rockies. A right-hander both when batting and throwing,Reynolds was known for his frequent and long home runs,high strikeout totals,and defensive versatility,having been primarily a third baseman before transitioning to first base while playing for the Orioles.
Christopher Michael Bando is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the 1980s,spending most of his career with the Cleveland Indians before playing for the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics. He currently manages the Texas AirHogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Vernon Christopher Carter is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,and New York Yankees. In 2016,while playing for the Brewers,Carter led the National League in home runs,along with Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado,with 41.
Gerardo Enrique Parra is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder and current first base coach for the Washington Nationals. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Milwaukee Brewers,Baltimore Orioles,Colorado Rockies,San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals,as well for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Parra is a two-time Gold Glove Award winner and won the 2019 World Series as a member of the Nationals.
Eduardo JoséEscobar is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Minnesota Twins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Milwaukee Brewers,New York Mets,and Los Angeles Angels.
Paul Edward Goldschmidt is an American professional baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also represents the United States in international competition.
Nolan James Arenado is an American professional baseball third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Arenado is widely recognized as an elite third baseman,both offensively and defensively. He is the only infielder to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in each of his first ten MLB seasons. He made his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies in 2013 and was traded to the Cardinals before the 2021 season.
Mitchell Evan Haniger is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants.
Cole Bryson Tucker is an American professional baseball shortstop and outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.
Jake William Hager is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Isan Xavier Díaz is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins,San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers.
The 2017 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's 25th in Major League Baseball. It was the 23rd season the Rockies played their home games at Coors Field. Bud Black became the new Rockies Manager after the resignation of Walt Weiss. Black in his first season was a finalist for the Manager of the Year award. The Rockies finished the season 87–75 in third place in the National League West,17 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. They did,however,receive the second wild card spot in the National League and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. In the NLWC Game,they lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Garrett Antony-Charles Mitchell is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Mitchell was selected 20th overall by the Brewers in the 2020 MLB draft.
