Julio César Franco Robles is a Dominican former professional baseball player and coach,who is a hitting coach for the farm team of the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He spent most of his playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB),entering the major leagues in 1982 and last appearing in 2007,at which time he was the oldest active big league player. During that stretch,Franco also spent two seasons playing in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and one season playing in the KBO.
Kyle Ehren Snyder is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher and current pitching coach for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox. During his playing days,Snyder stood 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall,weighing 225 pounds (102 kg).
Lance David Carter is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher and current minor league pitching coach. He pitched in MLB with the Kansas City Royals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He batted and threw right-handed.
Jorge Luís CantúGuzmán is an American-born Mexican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Cincinnati Reds,Florida Marlins,Texas Rangers,and San Diego Padres,and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.
Toby Jason Hall is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2008,primarily with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg),he batted and threw right-handed.
Damon Jamall Hollins is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current coach. Hollins played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His only regular major league playing time was in Tampa Bay,where he manned all three outfield positions. He is currently the first base coach for the Kansas City Royals.
Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Sr. is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman. Over his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,Tatís played for the Texas Rangers,St. Louis Cardinals,Montreal Expos,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Mets. He holds the major league record for runs batted in (RBI) in an inning,a feat that he achieved by hitting two grand slams in one inning during a game on April 23,1999,becoming the only player in MLB history to do so. His son,Fernando Jr.,plays for the San Diego Padres.
Brian Alexander Stokes is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,New York Mets,and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball.
Ariel Prieto is a Cuban former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2001 for the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He is currently the pitching coach for the GCL Mets.
Ryu Jae-kuk,also known as Jae Kuk Ryu,is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.
Ruddy Joraider Lugo is a Dominican-American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Oakland Athletics. Julio Lugo,who played in MLB for 12 seasons as a shortstop,was his older brother.
Ryan Dale Minor was an American professional baseball third baseman,minor league baseball manager and professional basketball player. He played all or parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball,from 1998 to 2001,with the Baltimore Orioles and Montreal Expos.
Osborne Llewellyn Timmons,is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and current coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in MLB for four teams from 1995 through 2000,and for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),in 2001. Timmons also played in Minor League Baseball (MiLB),in all or parts of 14 seasons,spanning across 1991 to 2006.
Nicholas Raymond Bierbrodt is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He spent four seasons from 2001 to 2004 in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Arizona Diamondbacks,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers.
The Florida Marlins' 2000 season was the eighth season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League. It would begin with the team attempting to improve on their season from 1999. Their manager was John Boles. They played home games at Pro Player Stadium. They finished with a record of 79–82,third in the National League East.
Carlos Santana,nicknamed "Slamtana," is a Dominican-American professional baseball first baseman for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2010 with the Cleveland Indians and has also played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Kansas City Royals,Seattle Mariners,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Milwaukee Brewers. In international competition,he has participated with the Dominican Republic national team,winning the gold medal in the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Noted for plate discipline and power,Santana has also emerged as an excellent defender at first base. He stands 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall,weighs 210 pounds (95 kg),throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
Julio Cesar Lugo was a Dominican professional baseball shortstop. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Boston Red Sox,St. Louis Cardinals,Baltimore Orioles,and Atlanta Braves. He was the elder brother of pitcher Ruddy Lugo.
Edwin Rodríguez Morales is a minor league manager. He is the former manager of the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball's National League. He also played Major League Baseball briefly in the early 1980s as an infielder.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Tampa Bay Rays system:
Jacob Daniel McGee is an American former professional baseball pitcher. McGee was selected by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB draft and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2008. He played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Colorado Rockies,Los Angeles Dodgers,San Francisco Giants,Milwaukee Brewers,and Washington Nationals.
