Matthew Wade Stairs is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder,first baseman,and designated hitter,who holds the record for most pinch-hit home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB) history with 23. His pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning of Game 4 in the 2008 National League Championship Series off the Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton was called "one of the most memorable home runs in Phillies history".
Andrés Eloy Blanco Perez is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Chicago Cubs,Texas Rangers,and Philadelphia Phillies.
Carlos Noriel Lee,nicknamed "El Caballo",is a Panamanian former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2012 with the Chicago White Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,and Miami Marlins. He had 17 career grand slams,ranking him seventh in MLB history;his seven grand slams hit with the Astros is a club record he shares with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.
Scott Eric Podsednik is an American former professional baseball outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Best known for his baserunning,Podsednik led the major leagues in stolen bases in 2004 with 70,in times caught stealing in 2005 with 23,and the American League in times caught stealing in 2006 with 19. He won the World Series with the 2005 Chicago White Sox,hitting a walk-off home run in Game 2.
Willy Taveras is a Dominican former professional baseball center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played a total of seven seasons for the Houston Astros,Colorado Rockies,Cincinnati Reds,and Washington Nationals.
Peterson Thomas "Pete" Orr is a Canadian former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies.
Kevin Ford Mench is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played eight years in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Texas Rangers (2002–2006),Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2007),Toronto Blue Jays (2008) and Washington Nationals (2010). He also spent a season in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Hanshin Tigers in 2009. He is most noted for having had the largest cap size in the majors when he was an active player,a feature that earned him the nickname Shrek.
Francisco Javier Cordero is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Texas Rangers,Milwaukee Brewers,Cincinnati Reds,Toronto Blue Jays,and Houston Astros from 1999 through 2012,often serving as the closer. On June 1,2011,Cordero recorded his 300th career save with the Reds,becoming only the 22nd player to reach that mark. He completed his major league career with 329 saves and is a three-time MLB All-Star.
Michael Robert Lamb is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,Minnesota Twins,Milwaukee Brewers,Florida Marlins from 2000 through 2008,and 2010. As a player,Lamb was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg).
Héctor R. Luna is a Dominican Republic former professional baseball infielder. He last played for the Hiroshima Carp in Nippon Professional Baseball. He is primarily an infielder,but has played every position at the major league level except pitcher and catcher.
Carlos Argelis Gómez Peña,nicknamed Go-Go,is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the New York Mets,Minnesota Twins,Milwaukee Brewers,Houston Astros,Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. Gómez is a two-time MLB All-Star and a Gold Glove Award winner.
The 2006 Texas Rangers season was the 46th of the Texas Rangers franchise overall,their 35th in Arlington as the Rangers,and the 13th season at Ameriquest Field in Arlington. The Rangers finished the 2006 season,third in the American League West. They had two players feature in the 2006 All-Star Game:Michael Young who in his 3rd appearance was named the All Star Game's Most Valuable Player;and Gary Matthews Jr. making his first appearance.
The 2006 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 37th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee,the ninth in the National League,and 38th overall. They finished the season in fourth place in the National League Central and did not make the playoffs.
Hernán Alcides Iribarren is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder and current coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds.
Gregory Joseph Golson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. A first round selection in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies,Golson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Phillies (2008),Texas Rangers (2009),and New York Yankees (2010–2011).
David Martin Dahl is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Texas Rangers,San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. Dahl was selected by the Rockies in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft out of Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham,Alabama. Dahl made his MLB debut with the Rockies in 2016,and was an All-Star in 2019.
Billy Nicholas Williams,is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers,in the second round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox,and in the KBO League for the Hanwha Eagles.
Derek Joseph Fisher is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Toronto Blue Jays,and Milwaukee Brewers. He attended the University of Virginia,where he played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Ryan Thomas Cordell is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets.
JoséIsrael Barrero is a Cuban professional baseball shortstop and outfielder in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds. He was known as JoséGarcía before changing his name to JoséBarrero in 2021.
