Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox,where he was a six-time American League All-Star and team captain for the 2005 World Series winning team. Konerko began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2014,Konerko was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Michael Eugene Fontenot Jr. is an American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,San Francisco Giants,and Philadelphia Phillies. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Fontenot was commonly used at second base,shortstop,or third base during his career. He won a World Series with the Giants in 2010.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago Cubs system:
Brian Thomas Bogusevic is an American professional baseball former outfielder and broadcaster. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Chicago Cubs,and Philadelphia Phillies and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes.
Joshua Isaiah Harrison is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Detroit Tigers,Washington Nationals,Oakland Athletics,Chicago White Sox,and the Philadelphia Phillies. Harrison is a two-time MLB All-Star.
Paul Edward Goldschmidt,nicknamed "Goldy",is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. He has also represented the United States in international competition.
Joshua Evan Bell is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates,San Diego Padres,Cleveland Guardians,Miami Marlins,and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Reinaldo Albert Almora Jr. is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,New York Mets,and Cincinnati Reds.
Joshua Aaron Phegley is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics,and Chicago Cubs.
Juan Carlos Pérez is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and won the World Series with the club in 2014.
Keenyn Tyler Walker is an American former professional baseball outfielder.
Ednel Javier "Javy" Báez,nicknamed "El Mago",is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.
Ian Edward Happ is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Cincinnati for the Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team. The Cubs selected Happ in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut in 2017. Happ was an All-Star in 2022 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2022,2023,and 2024.
Corey Donte Ray is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in one game in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021.
Ildemaro JoséVargas Barreto is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Chicago Cubs,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Washington Nationals.
Nicklaus Michael Madrigal is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. He made his MLB debut in 2020.
Isaac Edgardo Paredes Calderón is a Mexican professional baseball third baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers,Tampa Bay Rays,and Chicago Cubs.
David C. Bote is an American professional baseball infielder in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.
Vidal Bruján Esteva is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman and right fielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins. Bruján signed with the Rays as an international free agent in 2014,and made his MLB debut with them in 2021.
Matthew Jared Mervis,nicknamed "Mash",is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs. Mervis played college baseball at Duke University,and signed with the Cubs as an undrafted free agent in 2020. In 2022,he led Minor League Baseball in RBIs,and was third with 36 home runs. He played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
