The Salt Lake Bees are a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels and competing in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). Based in Salt Lake City,Utah,the team plays its home games at Smith's Ballpark,which opened in 1994. With a seating capacity of 15,411,it boasts the largest capacity in the league. Previously known as the Salt Lake Buzz from 1994 to 2000 and the Salt Lake Stingers from 2001 to 2005,the team adopted the Bees moniker in 2006. Since their inception in 1994,they have been a part of the PCL,including the 2021 season when the league was called Triple-A West.
Johnathan Richard Buck is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Toronto Blue Jays,Florida/Miami Marlins,New York Mets,Pittsburgh Pirates,Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went to high school in Taylorsville,Utah.
Eric Cesar Chavez is an American professional baseball coach and former third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (1998–2010),New York Yankees (2011–2012),and Arizona Diamondbacks (2013–2014). During his playing career,Chavez won six Gold Glove Awards (2001–2006) and a Silver Slugger Award (2002). Chavez served as the hitting coach for the New York Mets in 2022 and presently is in the position of bench coach.
Dallas Lyle McPherson is an American former professional baseball third baseman and current minor league coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Florida Marlins,and Chicago White Sox.
James Arthur Presley is a former Major League Baseball infielder with an eight-year career from 1984 to 1991. He played for the Seattle Mariners of the American League and the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres of the National League. He was primarily a third baseman but also saw some time playing first base. His nickname was "Hound Dog".
Eric Blake Owens is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played for five Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1995 through 2003.
Paul Michael McAnulty is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played college baseball at Long Beach State.
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 primarily a second baseman,Rodriguez has played at every position in his MLB career except for catcher.
Gilberto Arnulfo Velazquez is an American former professional baseball infielder current coach. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg). Velazquez is a graduate of Paramount High School in Paramount,California. Velazquez played in the New York Mets,Minnesota Twins,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Miami Marlins organizations.
Kaleb Bryant Cowart is an American professional baseball third baseman and pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.
Alexi Jose Amarista is a Venezuelan professional baseball utility player for El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League. Amarista was signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as an amateur free agent in 2007. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Angels of Anaheim,San Diego Padres,and Colorado Rockies.
Luis Domingo Jiménez Rodriguez is a Dominican Republic professional baseball third baseman for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Milwaukee Brewers,and Boston Red Sox. He also played for the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
César David Puello Santana is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Tampa Bay Rays,and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg),he bats and throws right-handed.
Jean Carlos Enrique Segura is a Dominican professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Milwaukee Brewers,Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,Philadelphia Phillies,and Miami Marlins. Segura was an All-Star in 2013 and 2018,and led the National League in hits in 2016. He played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Ryan Christopher Jackson is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.
Alexander Wyatt Yarbrough is an American former minor league baseball player in the Miami Marlins organization.
Shawn Michael O'Malley is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Seattle Mariners.
Chad Arthur Wallach is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Marlins in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft,and made his MLB debut in 2017. He has previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins.
Sherman Lee Johnson is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for one season with the Los Angeles Angels. He currently serves as the hitting coach for the Bowie Baysox in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
Michael Stefanic is an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. He attended Westmont College and signed with the Angels as an undrafted free agent.
