Roberto Alomar Velázquez is a Puerto Rican former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for sixteen seasons,primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is regarded as one of the greatest second basemen and all-around players. During his career,the 12-time All-Star won more Gold Glove Awards (10) than any other second baseman in baseball history,in addition to winning four Silver Slugger Awards for his hitting. Among second basemen,he ranks third in games played (2,320),fifth in stolen bases (474),sixth in plate appearances (10,400),seventh in doubles (504) and assists (6,524),and eighth in hits (2,724),runs (1,508),at-bats (9,073),and double plays turned (1,407). In 2011,Alomar was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame,becoming the first Hall of Fame member to be depicted as a Blue Jays player on his plaque.
Luis Beltrán Sojo Sojo is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays,California Angels,Seattle Mariners,Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Sojo filled a role as a utility infielder and won four World Series championships with the Yankees. After he retired he became the manager of the Venezuelan national baseball team. He is a member of the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Maicer Eduardo Izturis is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder. During his career he played for the Montreal Expos,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Izturis is the half brother of shortstop César Izturis and minor league shortstop Julio Izturis.
Troy Edward Glaus is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman. Glaus played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Anaheim Angels (1998–2004),Arizona Diamondbacks (2005),Toronto Blue Jays (2006–2007),St. Louis Cardinals (2008–2009),and the Atlanta Braves (2010). Glaus lettered in baseball while attending UCLA. He won a bronze medal in baseball at the 1996 Summer Olympics as a member of the U.S. national baseball team. Glaus was a four-time All-Star and won World Series MVP honors in 2002.
William Casey Blake is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Minnesota Twins,Baltimore Orioles,Cleveland Indians,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He had alternated between playing at third base and first base before becoming a full-time third baseman with the Indians. In 2005,Blake moved to right field to accommodate the Indians' signing of third baseman Aaron Boone,and stayed there for two seasons before moving back to third base.
Kelly Andrew Johnson is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Yankees,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Mets. While primarily a second baseman,Johnson has appeared at every position except for pitcher,catcher,and center field during his career. Johnson was the first player to appear in a game for all five American League East teams;Steve Pearce became the second in 2018. He was on the New York Mets' postseason roster in 2015,where he appeared in his first World Series.
Dustin Michael McGowan is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Philadelphia Phillies,and Miami Marlins.
Devon Markes Whyte,nicknamed "Devo",is a Jamaican-born American former professional baseball center fielder,best known for his defensive ability at that position. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels,Toronto Blue Jays,Florida Marlins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Milwaukee Brewers. He currently serves as the first base coach for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons,but was briefly called up to the Blue Jays as first base coach in 2022.
Todd Anthony Greene is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. In an 11-year career,he played for the Anaheim Angels (1996–1999),Toronto Blue Jays (2000),New York Yankees (2001),Texas Rangers (2002–2003),Colorado Rockies (2004–2005),and San Francisco Giants (2006). He batted and threw right-handed.
Larry Eugene Hisle is an American former professional baseball player and hitting coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–71),Minnesota Twins (1973–77),and Milwaukee Brewers (1978–82). A two-time All-Star,he was the 1977 American League (AL) RBI champion. As a coach,Hisle was a member of two World Series-winning teams for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jeffrey Dustin Frye is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Currently,he is a baseball player agent.
The 1990 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 14th season of Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing second in the American League East with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses. It was their first full season in the SkyDome,where an MLB attendance record of 3,885,284 was set that year. The Blue Jays led the division by 1½games over the Boston Red Sox with one week left in the season. However,they then proceeded to drop six of their last eight games,losing the division title to the Red Sox by a two-game margin.
The 1989 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 13th season of Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing first in the American League East with a record of 89 wins and 73 losses. The Blue Jays' ace pitcher Dave Stieb led the staff with 17 victories,and the team was offensively buoyed by the league's home run king Fred McGriff. Toronto won the AL East pennant in the final weekend of the season against the favored Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays lost the ALCS in five games to the eventual World Series champion Oakland Athletics. It was the team's last season at Exhibition Stadium,before moving to SkyDome halfway into the season. The Blue Jays hit eight grand slams,the most in MLB in 1989.
Steven Wayne Pearce is an American former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Baltimore Orioles,Houston Astros,New York Yankees,Tampa Bay Rays,Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox. Pearce is only the second player in MLB history to have played for every team in the American League East,the first being Kelly Johnson. He is also the first and only player to have hit two walk-off grand slams in the span of a single week.
Mark Daniel Trumbo is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,and Baltimore Orioles. Trumbo was an All-Star in 2012 and 2016.
Henderson Javier Álvarez is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2011 through 2012,the Miami Marlins from 2013 through 2015,and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017.
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.
Devon Anthony Travis is an American professional baseball coach and former second baseman. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers,and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on April 6,2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays,playing with the team from 2015 to 2018. Travis began his coaching career in 2021 with the GCL Braves.
Matthew James Chapman is an American professional baseball third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
Giovanny Urshela Salcedo is a Colombian professional baseball third baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Yankees,Minnesota Twins,and Los Angeles Angels.
