César David Izturis is a Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,Baltimore Orioles,Milwaukee Brewers,Washington Nationals,and Cincinnati Reds. He is the half-brother of shortstop Maicer Izturis.
Michael Brian Young is an American former professional baseball infielder who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Philadelphia Phillies,and Los Angeles Dodgers. Since 2014,Young has worked in the Rangers’front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Originally a second baseman,the versatile Young was a five-time All-Star at shortstop,once at third base,and once as a combination designated hitter / utility infielder. He was the 2005 American League (AL) batting champion.
Johnny Lane Oates was an American professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1981. During his playing career,Oates was a light-hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a reserve player. It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success,when,under his leadership,the Texas Rangers won three American League Western Division titles.
David Matthew Newhan is an American former professional baseball utility player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for five teams during eight seasons. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Christopher Michael Woodward is an American former professional baseball utility player,coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Atlanta Braves,Seattle Mariners,and Boston Red Sox,from 1999 through 2012. He then served as a coach for the Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers,from 2014 through 2018 and managed the Texas Rangers from 2019 to 2022. He is currently a special assistant and roving instructor for the Dodgers.
JoséAntonio Hernández Figueroa is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player and coach. Hernández played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an infielder for the Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians,Chicago Cubs,Atlanta Braves,Milwaukee Brewers,Colorado Rockies,Pittsburgh Pirates,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Philadelphia Phillies from 1991 to 2006. He was an MLB All-Star in 2002. Since 2019,Hernández has been a coach for the Baltimore Orioles of MLB.
Wilson Antonio Valdez is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox,Seattle Mariners,San Diego Padres,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball,the Kia Tigers of the KBO League,and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2004 to 2012.
Wilson Betemit is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Yankees,Chicago White Sox,Kansas City Royals,Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles.
Danys Báez González is a Cuban-American former professional baseball pitcher. Báez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,Baltimore Orioles,and Philadelphia Phillies.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1988 throughout the world.
Jody Eric Reed is an American former professional baseball second baseman and the third base coach for the Miami Marlins. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1987 and 1997 for the Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,Milwaukee Brewers,San Diego Padres,and Detroit Tigers.
Juan Milton Samuel is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A three-time National League (NL) All-Star,he appeared in the 1983 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Samuel served as interim manager for the Baltimore Orioles during the 2010 MLB season,as well as many years in MLB coaching ranks. Known widely for his unique combination of speed and power,Samuel was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame,in 2010.
Jonathan Roy Broxton is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Kansas City Royals,Cincinnati Reds,Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals.
Mariano Duncan Nalasco is a Dominican former second baseman and shortstop who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Cincinnati Reds,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball during his 12-year career. He was the infield coach and first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under managers Grady Little and Joe Torre. Duncan was a MLB All-Star in 1994 and won two World Series championships as a player.
Juan Bell Mathey was a Dominican professional baseball player,who played Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1995,primarily as an infielder.
Iván De Jesús Álvarez Jr. is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball infielder. Born in Guaynabo,Puerto Rico,he went to high school at American Military Academy of Guaynabo and was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers' in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. DeJesus Jr. is the son of former major leaguer Iván DeJesús and a former major league batboy.
Rubén Darío Tejada is a Panamanian professional baseball shortstop for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,St. Louis Cardinals,San Francisco Giants,and Baltimore Orioles.
Justin Matthew Turner is an American professional baseball infielder and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox.
Jonathan Rafael Villar Roque is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Baltimore Orioles,Miami Marlins,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels. Prior to 2017,Villar was primarily a shortstop.
JoséDavid Flores is a Puerto Rican minor league professional baseball coach and former minor league player. He is the bench coach of the Worcester Red Sox of Minor League Baseball. He previously coached in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles. He played baseball professionally in the minors from 1990 to 1994 as an infielder.
