Jason Andrew Varitek,nicknamed "Tek",is an American professional baseball coach and former catcher. He is the game planning coordinator,a uniformed coaching position,for the Boston Red Sox. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners,Varitek played his entire 15-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Red Sox. A three-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at catcher,as well as a Silver Slugger Award winner,Varitek was part of both the 2004 World Series and 2007 World Series Championship teams,and was viewed widely as one of the team's leaders. In December 2004 he was named the captain of the Red Sox,only their fourth captain since 1923. He was a switch-hitter.
Jason Drew Michaels,nicknamed "J-Mike",is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Cleveland Indians,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Houston Astros.
David Richard Riske is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
Joshua David Bard is an American former professional baseball catcher. He is the bullpen coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners from 2002 to 2011. Bard was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed during his playing career.
Craig Robert Hansen is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates between 2005 and 2009.
Andy Manuel Marte was a Dominican professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,and Arizona Diamondbacks. He also played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz. On January 22,2017,Marte was killed in a car crash in the Dominican Republic.
Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia is an American former professional baseball catcher. Between 2007 and 2018,he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Texas Rangers,Boston Red Sox,Miami Marlins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Detroit Tigers,and Toronto Blue Jays.
George Kottaras is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Oakland Athletics,Kansas City Royals,Cleveland Indians,St. Louis Cardinals,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Joshua Aaron Wilson is an American former professional baseball infielder. Wilson is a Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania native. He was part of the 1998 Pennsylvania state championship baseball team and Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Wilson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Jeffrey Todd Bailey is an American former professional baseball first baseman,outfielder,and designated hitter. He formerly played catcher until a throwing disorder prompted him to change positions. Bailey grew up in Kelso,Washington and graduated from Kelso High School.
Creighton Wade Gubanich is an American former professional baseball player who played briefly in the Major league baseball (MLB) in 1999 for the Boston Red Sox. Gubanich's primary position was catcher,though he also made two appearances as a designated hitter and played seven innings at third base.
Scott Barham Atchison is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners,San Francisco Giants,Boston Red Sox,New York Mets and Cleveland Indians between 2004 and 2015. He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and later served as the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Dustin William "Dusty" Brown is an American former professional baseball catcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Justin Daniel Masterson is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. Drafted by the Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 MLB draft from San Diego State University,he made his MLB debut two years later. Masterson also played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals. Known for primarily throwing a sinking fastball,the right-hander stands 6' 6" (198 cm) tall,and weighs 250 lb (113 kg).
Steven Richard Wright is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Wright played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,having made his MLB debut in 2013;he was an All-Star in 2016. He is known for his knuckleball pitch.
Ryan Cole Lavarnway is an American-Israeli former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,Oakland Athletics,Pittsburgh Pirates,Cincinnati Reds,Miami Marlins,and Cleveland Indians. In international competition,he plays for Team Israel,and competed for them in the World Baseball Classic and in the Olympics.
Bryce Everett Brentz is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox. During the 2014 and 2016 seasons,he appeared in a total of 34 MLB games with Boston. He bats and throws right-handed,and is listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg).
The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 127th season as a member of the National League,132nd season overall,and 13th season at PNC Park. The regular season began at home with a loss against the Chicago Cubs on April 1 and ended with a win at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds on September 29. In their first winning season since 1992,the Pirates finished in second place in the National League Central with 94 wins and 68 losses.
Williams Alexander Jerez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was a 2nd round selection in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,San Francisco Giants,and Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 137th season overall,132nd season as a member of the National League,and the 18th season at PNC Park. The Pirates finished the season in fourth place in the National League Central,with a record of 82–79 and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
