Johnny Alfonso Paredes Isambert was a Venezuelan second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Montreal Expos and Detroit Tigers (1990–1991). He also played in Japan in 1992 for the Yakult Swallows. Listed at 5' 11",165 lb.,he batted and threw right-handed. He also played with Aguilas del Zulia of the LVBP between 1982 and 1993.
Roberto Antonio Petagine Hernandez is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player of Italian descent. His Major League Baseball career includes brief stints with the Houston Astros (1994),San Diego Padres (1995),New York Mets,Cincinnati Reds (1998),Boston Red Sox (2005),and Seattle Mariners (2006);but he is best known for his success in the Japanese Central League between 1999 and 2004 where,as a member of the Yakult Swallows (1999–2002) and Yomiuri Giants (2003–2004),he was among Nippon Professional Baseball's premier offensive players.
James Robert Horner is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman who played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),primarily with the Atlanta Braves.
Jason Dolph Thompson is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Montreal Expos from 1976 to 1986. He was a three-time MLB All-Star.
Robert Edward Crosby is an American former professional baseball infielder and current first base coach for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Athletics,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Arizona Diamondbacks. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby,he batted and threw right-handed. He was Rookie of the Year in 2004.
Carney Ray Lansford is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman from 1978 to 1992,most notably as a member of the Oakland Athletics team that won three consecutive American League pennants and a World Series championship in 1989. He also played for the California Angels and the Boston Red Sox. Lansford was the 1981 American League batting champion as a member of the Red Sox and was an American League All-Star in 1988 with the Athletics.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1970 throughout the world.
Douglas Vernon DeCinces is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman from 1973 to 1987 for the Baltimore Orioles,California Angels and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played for one season in the Nippon Professional Baseball league for the Yakult Swallows in 1988.
JoséLind Salgado,nicknamed "Chico",is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman,and former manager of the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish. He is the cousin of Onix Concepción. Primarily a second baseman,Lind was highly regarded for his defensive skills,winning a Gold Glove award in 1992.
Aaron Colin Guiel is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees from 2002 to 2006 and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2007 to 2011.
James Ray Tatum is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Colorado Rockies,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,and New York Mets. Tatum also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yakult Swallows and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.
Harold Wayne Smith was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 879 games in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1964 —mostly as a catcher,but also as a third baseman and first baseman. Smith played with five different MLB teams but is most notable for his integral role during the 1960 World Series as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gary Lynn Sutherland,nicknamed "Sudsy",is an American former professional baseball middle infielder. He played college baseball at the University of Southern California and later played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1966 to 1978.
The 1987 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 106th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise;and their 101st season in the National League. This was their 18th season at Three Rivers Stadium. The Pirates finished fifth in the National League East with a record of 80–82.
Sean John Rodriguez is an American former professional baseball utility player who is currently a player development instructor for the Philadelphia Phillies. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Tampa Bay Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. Rodriguez was drafted out of high school by the Angels in the third round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 2008. While he played more second base than any other position,Rodriguez played at every position in his MLB career except for catcher.
Jayson Truitt Edward Nix is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Kansas City Royals. He is the current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Angels.
Dicky Angel Gonzalez Vallenilla is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows,Yomiuri Giants,and Chiba Lotte Marines.
Rodger Dean Green is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League in 2017.
JoséGregorio Osuna is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dillon James Peters is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Peters was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 10th round of the 2014 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with them in 2017. He has also played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
