Ruppert Sanderson Jones is an American former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was the first player selected in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft by the Seattle Mariners.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world.
Kevin Lee Seitzer is an American former professional baseball third baseman who is currently the hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals,Milwaukee Brewers,Oakland Athletics,and Cleveland Indians. He has also served as the hitting coach for the Royals,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,and Atlanta Braves.
Christopher Michael Woodward is an American former professional baseball utility player and current coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in 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 Dodgers,from 2014 through 2018 and was the manager of the Texas Rangers from 2019 to 2022. He is currently the first base coach the Dodgers.
Dale Curtis Sveum is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and manager. He most recently served as the bench coach for the Kansas City Royals. As a player,Sveum saw action in 12 major league seasons between 1986 and 1999. He was a member of the Milwaukee Brewers,Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners,Pittsburgh Pirates,and New York Yankees. Following his playing career,Sveum managed in minor league baseball for several seasons before becoming an MLB coach. Sveum briefly served as manager of the Brewers in 2008 during his tenure as hitting coach for the team. He was later named manager of the Cubs after the 2011 season and served for two seasons. His cousin is former Blue Jays All-Star John Olerud.
Anthony Joseph Muser is an American former professional baseball player,who currently serves as a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. He later served in several coaching positions. From 1997 until 2002,Muser served as the manager of the Kansas City Royals. After being replaced by John Mizerock,Muser spent four seasons as the bench coach for the San Diego Padres under Bruce Bochy.
Deron Roger Johnson was an American professional baseball infielder,outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Kansas City/Oakland Athletics,Cincinnati Reds,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Milwaukee Brewers,Boston Red Sox,and Chicago White Sox,over the course of his 16-year big league playing career. While an active player,Johnson stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall,weighing 200 pounds (91 kg). He batted and threw right-handed.
Rene George Lachemann is an American former professional baseball coach,catcher and manager. He spent 53 years in Major League Baseball,including service as the manager of the Seattle Mariners (1981–83),Milwaukee Brewers (1984),and expansion Florida Marlins (1993–96).
Brant Michael Brown is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder who is the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB from 1996 through 2000 for the Chicago Cubs,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Florida Marlins,and has coached for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Miami Marlins,and Seattle Mariners. He played college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
William Allen Stein is an American former professional baseball player and manager. His playing career spanned 17 seasons,14 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972–1973),the Chicago White Sox (1974–1976),the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980),and the Texas Rangers (1981–1985). Over his career in the majors Stein batted .267 with 122 doubles,18 triples,44 home runs,and 311 runs batted in (RBIs) in 959 games played. Stein played numerous fielding positions over his major league career,including third base,second base,first base,left field,right field,and shortstop. He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.
Thaddis Bosley Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder for the California Angels,Chicago White Sox (1978–1980),Milwaukee Brewers (1981),Seattle Mariners (1982),Chicago Cubs (1983–1986),Kansas City Royals (1987–1988) and Texas Rangers (1989–1990).
The 1995 Major League Baseball season was the first season to be played under the expanded postseason format,as the League Division Series (LDS) was played in both the American and National leagues for the first time,since the 1981 strike-split season. However,due to the 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike which carried into the 1995 season,a shortened 144-game schedule commenced on April 25,when the Florida Marlins played host to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 1977 Seattle Mariners season was the first season in franchise history,which was established via the 1977 Major League Baseball expansion. The creation of the Mariners brought baseball back to Seattle,which had been without a major league team since the Seattle Pilots left for Milwaukee to become the Brewers in April 1970.
The Oakland Athletics' 2001 season was the team's 34th in Oakland,California,and the 101st season in franchise history. The team finished second in the American League West with a record of 102–60.
The 1991 Major League Baseball season saw the Minnesota Twins defeat the Atlanta Braves for the World Series title,in a series where every game was won by the home team.
The 1990 Major League Baseball season saw the Cincinnati Reds upset the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in the World Series,for their first title since 1976.
Ricky Joe Sweet is an American former professional baseball catcher and current manager of the Milwaukee Brewers' Triple-A affiliate,the Nashville Sounds. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1978 and 1983 for the San Diego Padres,New York Mets,and Seattle Mariners. Sweet became a major league coach in 1984 and spent two years as a scout before beginning his minor league managerial career in 1987.
The 2009 Chicago White Sox season was the organization's 110th season in Chicago and 109th in the American League. The Sox entered the 2009 season as the defending American League Central champions,attempting to repeat against the Cleveland Indians,Detroit Tigers,Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. The White Sox finished the season 79–83 with third place in the American League Central,7+1⁄2 games behind the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins,were officially eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2007,and failed to make the playoffs until the 2020 season.
The 2009 Seattle Mariners season was the 33rd season in franchise history. They improved upon a disappointing 2008 season,where they finished last in the American League West with a 61–101 record. They finished 3rd in the AL West with an 85–77 record,a 24 win improvement. The 2009 Mariners became the 13th team in MLB history to have a winning record following a 100+ loss season. On September 13,2009,Ichiro Suzuki got his 200th hit of the season. In the process,he set a new MLB record by getting at least 200 hits for nine consecutive seasons,passing the mark held by Wee Willie Keeler.
Connor Dawson is an American professional baseball hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
