List of Major League Baseball players (E)

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The following is a list of Major League Baseball players, retired or active. As of the end of the 2011 season, there have been 330 players with a last name that begins with E who have been on a major league roster at some point.

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NameDebutFinal GamePositionTeamsRef
Don Eaddy April 24, 1959September 25, 1959Pinch runner/Third baseman Chicago Cubs
Bill Eagan April 8, 1891June 2, 1898Second baseman St. Louis Browns (1891), Chicago Colts (1893), Pittsburgh Pirates (1898)
Truck Eagan May 1, 1901May 30, 1901InfielderPittsburgh Pirates (1901), Cleveland Blues (1901)
Bill Eagle August 20, 1898August 22, 1898Outfielder Washington Senators
Charlie Eakle August 20, 1915August 21, 1915Second baseman Baltimore Terrapins
Howard Earl April 19, 1890September 27, 1891OutfielderChicago Colts (1890), Milwaukee Brewers (1891)
Scott Earl September 10, 1984September 30, 1984Second baseman Detroit Tigers
Billy Earle April 27, 1889September 6, 1894Catcher Cincinnati Red Stockings (1889), St. Louis Browns (1890), Pittsburgh Pirates (1892-1893), Louisville Colonels (1894), Brooklyn Grooms (1894)
Arnold Earley September 27, 1960July 25, 1967Pitcher Boston Red Sox (1960-1965), Chicago Cubs (1966), Houston Astros (1967)
Bill Earley September 22, 1986October 4, 1986Pitcher St. Louis Cardinals
Tom Earley September 27, 1938June 27, 1945Pitcher Boston Bees/Braves (1938-1942, 1945)
Jake Early May 4, 1939September 30, 1949CatcherWashington Senators (1939-1943, 1946), St. Louis Browns (1947), Washington Senators (1948-1949)
George Earnshaw June 3, 1928September 26, 1936Pitcher Philadelphia Athletics (1928-1933), Chicago White Sox (1934), Brooklyn Dodgers (1935-1936), St. Louis Cardinals (1936)
Mike Easler September 5, 1973October 5, 1987Left fielder/Designated hitterHouston Astros (1973-1975), California Angels (1976), Pittsburgh Pirates (1977, 1979-1983), Boston Red Sox (1984-1985), New York Yankees (1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987), New York Yankees (1987),
Damion Easley August 13, 1992September 28, 2008Second basemanCalifornia Angels (1992-1996), Detroit Tigers (1996-2002), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003), Florida Marlins (2004-2005), Arizona Diamondbacks (2006), New York Mets (2007-2008)
Logan Easley April 9, 1987May 28, 1989PitcherPittsburgh Pirates
Mal Eason October 1, 1900October 4, 1906Pitcher Chicago Orphans (1900-1902), Boston Beaneaters (1902), Detroit Tigers (1903), Brooklyn Superbas (1905-1906)
Carl East August 24, 1915May 3, 1924Outfielder/PitcherSt. Louis Browns (1915), Washington Senators (1924)
Harry East June 17, 1882June 17, 1882Third baseman Baltimore Orioles
Hugh East September 13, 1941October 3, 1943Pitcher New York Giants
Luke Easter August 11, 1949May 4, 1954First baseman Cleveland Indians
Henry Easterday June 23, 1884September 21, 1890Shortstop Philadelphia Keystones (1884), Kansas City Cowboys (1888), Columbus Solons (1889-1890), Philadelphia Athletics (1890), Louisville Colonels (1890)
Paul Easterling April 11, 1928May 11, 1938OutfielderDetroit Tigers (1928, 1930), Philadelphia Athletics (1938)
Jamie Easterly April 6, 1974October 2, 1987Pitcher Atlanta Braves (1974-1979), Milwaukee Brewers (1981-1983), Cleveland Indians (1983-1987)
Ted Easterly April 17, 1909October 3, 1915Catcher Cleveland Naps (1909-1912), Chicago White Sox (1912-1913), Kansas City Packers (1914-1915)
Roy Easterwood April 21, 1944June 25, 1944CatcherChicago Cubs
Jack Easton September 2, 1889July 7, 1894Pitcher/OutfielderColumbus Solons (1889-1891), St. Louis Browns (1891-1892), Pittsburgh Pirates (1894)
John Easton June 19, 1955April 26, 1959Pinch hitter/Pinch runnerPhiladelphia Phillies (1955, 1959)
Rawly Eastwick Septembert 12, 1974October 1, 1981Pitcher Cincinnati Reds (1974-1977), St. Louis Cardinals (1977), New York Yankees (1978), Philadelphia Phillies (1978-1979), Kansas City Royals (1980), Chicago Cubs (1981)
Adam Eaton May 30, 2000August 24, 2009PitcherSan Diego Padres (2000-2005), Texas Rangers (2006), Philadelphia Phillies (2007-2008), Baltimore Orioles (2009), Colorado Rockies (2009)
Adam Eaton September 4, 2012August 14, 2021Outfielder Arizona Diamondbacks (2012-2013), Chicago White Sox (2014-2016), Washington Nationals (2017-2020), Chicago White Sox (2021), Los Angeles Angels (2021)
Craig Eaton September 5, 1979September 28, 1979PitcherKansas City Royals
Zeb Eaton April 18, 1944September 25, 1945PitcherDetroit Tigers
Gary Eave April 12, 1988May 15, 1990PitcherAtlanta Braves (1988-1989), Seattle Mariners (1990)
Vallie Eaves September 12, 1935April 26, 1942PitcherPhiladelphia Athletics (1935), Chicago White Sox (1939-1940), Chicago Cubs (1941-1942)
Eddie Eayrs June 30, 1913October 1, 1921Outfielder/Pitcher Pittsburgh Pirates (1913), Boston Braves (1920-1921), Brooklyn Robins (1921)
Derrin Ebert April 6, 1999October 2, 1999PitcherAtlanta Braves
Hi Ebright April 24, 1889June 11, 1889Utility playerWashington Nationals
Harry Eccles September 13, 1915September 27, 1915PitcherPhiladelphia Athletics
Angel Echevarria July 15, 1996September 29, 2002Outfielder Colorado Rockies (1996-2000), Milwaukee Brewers (2000-2001), Chicago Cubs (2002)
Johnny Echols May 24, 1939May 29, 1939Pinch runnerSt. Louis Cardinals
Eric Eckenstahler September 9, 2002September 21, 2003PitcherDetroit Tigers
Dennis Eckersley April 12, 1975September 26, 1998PitcherCleveland Indians (1975-1977), Boston Red Sox (1978-1984), Chicago Cubs (1984-1986), Oakland Athletics (1987-1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1997), Boston Red Sox (1998)
Al Eckert April 21, 1930July 25, 1935PitcherCincinnati Reds (1930-1931), St. Louis Cardinals (1935)
Charlie Eckert September 18, 1919August 28, 1922PitcherPhiladelphia Athletics (1919-1920, 1922)
Ox Eckhardt April 16, 1932May 15, 1936Right fielderBoston Braves (1932), Brooklyn Dodgers (1936)
David Eckstein April 3, 2001October 3, 2010ShortstopAnaheim Angels (2001-2004), St. Louis Cardinals (2005-2007), Toronto Blue Jays (2008), Arizona Diamondbacks (2008), San Diego Padres (2009-2010)
Chris Eddy April 26, 1995May 12, 1995Pitcher Oakland Athletics
Don Eddy April 7, 1970September 30, 1971PitcherChicago White Sox
Steve Eddy June 13, 1979August 5, 1979Pitcher California Angels
Ed Edelen August 20, 1932August 21, 1932Pitcher Washington Senators
Joe Edelen April 18, 1981May 15, 1982Pitcher St. Louis Cardinals (1981), Cincinnati Reds (1981-1982)
John Edelman June 2, 1955September 21, 1955PitcherMilwaukee Braves (1955)
Charlie Eden August 17, 1877October 1, 1885Outfielder Chicago White Stockings (1877), Cleveland Blues (1879), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1884-1885)
Mike Eden August 2, 1976September 11, 1978Second baseman/ShortstopAtlanta Braves (1976), Chicago White Sox (1978)
Ken Edenfield May 11, 1995April 6, 1996Relief pitcherCalifornia Angels
Tom Edens June 2, 1987May 10, 1995PitcherNew York Mets (1987), Milwaukee Brewers (1990), Minnesota Twins (1991-1992), Houston Astros (1993-1994), Philadelphia Phillies (1994), Chicago Cubs (1995)
Butch Edge August 13, 1979September 28, 1979PitcherToronto Blue Jays
Bill Edgerton September 3, 1966April 25, 1969PitcherKansas City Athletics (1966-1967), Seattle Pilots
Stump Edington June 20, 1912July 13, 1912Relief pitcherPittsburgh Pirates (1912)
Steve Edlefsen August 21, 2011June 8, 2012OutfielderSan Francisco Giants (2011-2012)
Dave Edler September 4, 1980June 9, 1983Third basemanSeattle Mariners
Jim Edmonds September 9, 1993September 21, 2010Center fielderCalifornia/Anaheim Angels (1993-1999), St. Louis Cardinals (2000-2007), San Diego Padres (2008), Chicago Cubs (2008), Milwaukee Brewers (2010), Cincinnati Reds (2010)
Brian Edmondson April 2, 1998September 29, 1999Relief pitcherAtlanta Braves (1998), Florida Marlins (1998-1999)
George Edmondson August 15, 1922June 6, 1924PitcherCleveland Indians
Paul Edmondson June 20, 1969September 25, 1969PitcherChicago White Sox (1969)
Eddie Edmonson October 4, 1913October 5, 1913First baseman/OutfielderCleveland Naps
Sam Edmonston June 24, 1907June 24, 1907PitcherWashington Senators
Bob Edmundson September 15, 1906October 8, 1908OutfielderWashington Senators (1906, 1908)
Edwards, first name unknown 18751875Center fielder/Pitcher Brooklyn Atlantics
Bruce Edwards June 23, 1946September 13, 1956CatcherBrooklyn Dodgers (1946-1951), Chicago Cubs (1951-1952, 1954), Washington Senators (1955), Cincinnati Reds (1956)
Dave Edwards September 11, 1978October 2, 1982OutfielderMinnesota Twins (1978-1980), San Diego Padres (1981-1982)
Doc Edwards April 21, 1962August 29, 1970CatcherCleveland Indians (1962-1963), Kansas City Athletics (1963-1965), New York Yankees (1965), Philadelphia Phillies (1970)
Foster Edwards July 2, 1925May 21, 1930PitcherBoston Braves (1925-1928), New York Yankees (1930)
Hank Edwards September 10, 1941September 26, 1953OutfielderCleveland Indians (1941-1943, 1946-1949), Chicago Cubs (1949-1950), Brooklyn Dodgers (1951), Cincinnati Reds (1951-1952), Chicago White Sox (1952), St. Louis Browns (1953)
Jim Joe Edwards May 14, 1922July 19, 1928PitcherCleveland Indians (1922-1925), Chicago White Sox (1925-1926), Cincinnati Reds (1928)
Johnny Edwards June 27, 1961October 2, 1974CatcherCincinnati Reds (1961-1967), St. Louis Cardinals (1968), Houston Astros (1969-1974)
Marshall Edwards April 11, 1981September 11, 1983OutfielderMilwaukee Brewers
Mike Edwards (2B) September 10, 1977September 28, 1980Second basemanPittsburgh Pirates (1977), Oakland Athletics (1978-1980)
Mike Edwards (3B) September 20, 2003July 1, 2006Third baseman/Left fielderOakland Athletics (2003), Los Angeles Dodgers (2005), Pittsburgh Pirates (2006)
Ralph Edwards September 17, 1915September 17, 1915Second basemanPhiladelphia Athletics
Sherman Edwards September 21, 1934September 21, 1934PitcherCincinnati Reds
Wayne Edwards September 11, 1989May 25, 1991PitcherChicago White Sox
Harry Eells April 22, 1906August 14, 1906PitcherCleveland Naps
Robert Eenhoorn April 27, 1994September 28, 1997Second basemanNew York Yankees (1994-1996), California/Anaheim Angels (1996-1997)
Ben Egan September 29, 1908September 23, 1915CatcherPhiladelphia Athletics (1908, 1912), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1914-1915)
Dick Egan (IF) September 15, 1908October 5, 1916Second basemanCincinnati Reds (1908-1912), Brooklyn Robins (1914-1915), Boston Braves (1915-1916)
Dick Egan (P) April 9, 1963September 4, 1967PitcherDetroit Tigers (1963-1964), California Angels (1966), Los Angeles Dodgers (1967)
Jim Egan May 15, 1882September 29, 1882Pitcher/Center fielder Troy Trojans
Rip Egan April 30, 1894April 30, 1894Pitcher/UmpireWashington Senators
Tom Egan May 27, 1975June 15, 1975CatcherLos Angeles/California Angels (1965-1970), Chicago White Sox (1971-1972), California Angels (1974-1975)
Wish Egan September 3, 1902July 3, 1906PitcherDetroit Tigers (1902), St. Louis Cardinals (1905-1906)
Jack Egbert April 21, 2009May 28, 2012PitcherChicago White Sox (2009), New York Mets (2012)
Elmer Eggert April 7, 1927October 1, 1927Pinch hitter/Second basemanBoston Red Sox
Dave Eggler May 18, 1902June 9, 1885Center fielder New York Mutuals (1871-1873), Philadelphia White Stockings (1874), Athletic of Philadelphia (1874-1876), Chicago White Stockings (1877), Buffalo Bisons (1879), Baltimore Orioles (1883), Buffalo Bisons (1883-1885)
Bruce Egloff April 13, 1991May 13, 1991PitcherCleveland Indians
Frederick Ehlen April 14, 1873April 14, 1873Right fielder Baltimore Marylands
Howard Ehmke April 12, 1915May 22, 1930Pitcher Buffalo Blues (1915), Detroit Tigers (1916-1922), Boston Red Sox (1923-1926), Philadelphia Athletics (1926-1930)
Red Ehret July 7, 1888June 25, 1898Pitcher Kansas City Cowboys (1888), Louisville Colonels (1889-1891), Pittsburgh Pirates (1892-1894), St. Louis Browns (1895), Cincinnati Reds (1896-1897), Louisville Colonels (1898)
Rube Ehrhardt July 18, 1924October 5, 1929PitcherBrooklyn Robins (1924-1928), Cincinnati Reds (1929)
Hack Eibel June 13, 1912July 17, 1920Outfielder/PitcherCleveland Naps (1912), Boston Red Sox (1920)
Juan Eichelberger September 7, 1978June 20, 1988PitcherSan Diego Padres (1978-1982), Cleveland Indians (1983), Atlanta Braves (1988)
Mark Eichhorn August 30, 1982September 14, 1996PitcherToronto Blue Jays (1982, 1986-1988), Atlanta Braves (1989), California Angels (1990-1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1992-1993), Baltimore Orioles (1994), California Angels (1996)
Ike Eichrodt September 7, 1925June 22, 1931OutfielderCleveland Indians (1925-1927), Chicago White Sox (1931)
Dave Eiland August 3, 1988September 10, 2000PitcherNew York Yankees (1988-1991), San Diego Padres (1992-1993), New York Yankees (1995), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2000)
Dave Eilers July 27, 1964September 26, 1967PitcherMilwaukee Braves (1964-1965), New York Mets (1965-1966), Houston Astros (1967)
Darrell Einertson April 15, 2000July 27, 2000PitcherNew York Yankees
Joey Eischen June 19, 1994May 29, 2006CatcherMontreal Expos (1994), Los Angeles Dodgers (1995-1996), Detroit Tigers (1996), Cincinnati Reds (1997), Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals (2001-2006)
Jake Eisenhart June 10, 1944June 10, 1944PitcherCincinnati Reds
Jim Eisenreich April 6, 1982September 26, 1998OutfielderMinnesota Twins (1982-1984), Kansas City Royals (1987-1992), Philadelphia Phillies (1993-1996), Florida Marlins (1997-1998), Los Angeles Dodgers (1998)
Harry Eisenstat May 19, 1935September 25, 1942PitcherBrooklyn Dodgers (1935-1937), Detroit Tigers (1938-1939), Cleveland Indians (1939-1942)
Ed Eiteljorge May 2, 1890August 27, 1891PitcherChicago Colts (1890), Washington Statesmen (1891)
Mike Ekstrom September 10, 2008August 12, 2012PitcherSan Diego Padres (2008-2009), Tampa Bay Rays (2010-2011), Colorado Rockies (2012)
Scott Elarton June 20, 1998June 28, 2008PitcherHouston Astros (1998-2001), Colorado Rockies (2001, 2003-2004), Cleveland Indians (2004-2005), Kansas City Royals (2006-2007), Cleveland Indians (2008)
Kid Elberfeld May 30, 1898September 24, 1914ShortstopPhiladelphia Phillies (1898), Cincinnati Reds (1899), Detroit Tigers (1901-1903), New York Highlanders (1903-1909), Washington Senators (1910-1911), Brooklyn Robins (1914)
Scott Elbert August 29, 2008September 27, 1914Relief pitcherLos Angeles Dodgers (2008-2012, 2014)
Dave Elder July 24, 2002May 11, 2003PitcherCleveland Indians
George Elder July 22, 1949September 25, 1949OutfielderSt. Louis Browns
Heinie Elder July 7, 1913July 7, 1913PitcherDetroit Tigers
Brad Eldred July 22, 2005First basemanPittsburgh Pirates (2005, 2007), Colorado Rockies (2010), Detroit Tigers (2012)
Cal Eldred September 24, 1991October 1, 2005PitcherMilwaukee Brewers (1991-1999), Chicago White Sox (2000-2001), St. Louis Cardinals (2003-2005)
Lee Elia April 23, 1966September 13, 1968ShortstopChicago White Sox (1966), Chicago Cubs (1968)
Pete Elko September 17, 1943October 1, 1944Third basemanChicago Cubs
Roy Ellam September 18, 1909August 29, 1918ShortstopCincinnati Reds (1909), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918)
Hod Eller April 16, 1917September 15, 1921PitcherCincinnati Reds
Frank Ellerbe August 28, 1919September 27, 1924Third basemanWashington Senators (1919-1921), St. Louis Browns (1921-1924)
Joe Ellick May 13, 1875October 11, 1884Outfielder St. Louis Red Stockings (1875), Milwaukee Grays (1878), Worcester Ruby Legs (1880), Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stooges (1884), Kansas City Cowboys (1884), Baltimore Monumentals (1884)
Bruce Ellingsen July 4, 1974September 25, 1974PitcherCleveland Indians
Larry Elliot April 19, 1962October 2, 1966OutfielderPittsburgh Pirates (1962-1963), New York Mets (1964, 1966)
Allen Elliott June 14, 1923September 29, 1924First basemanChicago Cubs
Bob Elliott September 2, 1939September 16, 1953Third baseman/OutfielderPittsburgh Pirates (1939-1946), Boston Braves (1947-1951), New York Giants (1952), St. Louis Browns (1953), Chicago White Sox (1953)
Carter Elliott September 10, 1921September 28, 1921ShortstopChicago Cubs
Claude Elliott April 16, 1904October 7, 1905PitcherCincinnati Reds (1904), New York Giants (1904-1905)
Donnie Elliott April 23, 1994September 23, 1995PitcherSan Diego Padres
Gene Elliott April 14, 1911May 14, 1911Outfielder New York Highlanders
Glenn Elliott April 17, 1947September 29, 1949PitcherBoston Braves
Hal Elliott April 19, 1929August 9, 1932PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies
Harry Elliott August 1, 1953September 25, 1955OutfielderSt. Louis Cardinals (1953, 1955)
Jumbo Elliott April 21, 1923June 9, 1934PitcherSt. Louis Browns (1923), Brooklyn Robins (1925, 1927-1930), Philadelphia Phillies (1931-1934), Boston Braves (1934)
Randy Elliott September 10, 1972June 28, 1980OutfielderSan Diego Padres (1972, 1974), San Francisco Giants (1977), Oakland Athletics (1980)
Rowdy Elliott September 24, 1910October 1, 1910Catcher Boston Doves (1910), Chicago Cubs (1916-1918), Brooklyn Robins (1920)
A. J. Ellis September 15, 2008September 30, 2018CatcherLos Angeles Dodgers (2008-2016), Philadelphia Phillies (2016), Miami Marlins (2017), San Diego Padres (2018)
Ben Ellis July 16, 1896August 22, 1896Third basemanPhiladelphia Phillies
Dock Ellis June 18, 1968September 29, 1979PitcherPittsburgh Pirates (1968-1975), New York Yankees (1976-1977), Oakland Athletics (1976-1977), Texas Rangers (1977-1979), New York Mets (1979), Pittsburgh Pirates (1979)
Jim Ellis August 11, 1967July 12, 1969PitcherChicago Cubs (1967), St. Louis Cardinals (1969)
John Ellis May 17, 1969October 3, 1981First baseman/CatcherNew York Yankees (1969-1972), Cleveland Indians (1973-1975), Texas Rangers (1976-1981)
Mark Ellis April 9, 2002September 27, 2014Second basemanOakland Athletics (2002-2003, 2005-2011), Colorado Rockies (2011), Los Angeles Dodgers (2012-2013), St. Louis Cardinals (2014)
Rob Ellis June 18, 1971May 14, 1975OutfielderMilwaukee Brewers (1971, 1974-1975)
Robert Ellis September 12, 1996August 16, 2003PitcherCalifornia Angels (1996), Arizona Diamondbacks (2001), Los Angeles Dodgers (2002), Texas Rangers (2003)
Rube Ellis April 15, 1909October 6, 1912OutfielderSt. Louis Cardinals
Sammy Ellis April 14, 1962June 8, 1969PitcherCincinnati Reds (1962-1967), California Angels (1968), Chicago White Sox (1969)
Babe Ellison September 18, 1916September 23, 1920First basemanDetroit Tigers
George Ellison August 21, 1920August 21, 1920PitcherCleveland Indians
Jason Ellison May 9, 2003August 24, 2008OutfielderSan Francisco Giants (2003-2006), Seattle Mariners (2007), Cincinnati Reds (2007), Texas Rangers (2008)
Jacoby Ellsbury June 30, 2007September 30, 2017Center fielderBoston Red Sox (2007-2013), New York Yankees (2014-2017)
Dick Ellsworth June 22, 1958June 23, 1971PitcherChicago Cubs (1958-1966), Philadelphia Phillies (1967), Boston Red Sox (1968-1969), Cleveland Indians (1969-1970), Milwaukee Brewers (1970-1971)
Steve Ellsworth April 7, 1988July 8, 1988PitcherBoston Red Sox
Verdo Elmore September 11, 1924September 24, 1924OutfielderSt. Louis Browns
Roy Elsh April 19, 1923October 4, 1925OutfielderChicago White Sox (1923-1925)
Kevin Elster September 2, 1986October 1, 2000ShortstopNew York Mets (1986-1992), New York Yankees (1994-1995), Philadelphia Phillies (1995), Texas Rangers (1996), Pittsburgh Pirates (1997), Texas Rangers (1998), Los Angeles Dodgers (2000)
Don Elston September 17, 1953October 1, 1964PitcherChicago Cubs (1953), Brooklyn Dodgers (1957), Chicago Cubs (1957-1964)
Narciso Elvira September 9, 1990September 28, 1990PitcherMilwaukee Brewers
Bones Ely June 19, 1884September 24, 1902Shortstop Buffalo Bisons (1884), Louisville Colonels (1886), Syracuse Stars (1890), Brooklyn Grooms (1891), St. Louis Browns (1893-1895), Pittsburgh Pirates (1896-1901), Philadelphia Athletics (1901), Washington Senators (1902)
Harry Ely September 24, 1892September 24, 1892PitcherBaltimore Orioles
John Ely April 28, 2010September 16, 2012PitcherLos Angeles Dodgers
Brad Emaus April 1, 2011April 17, 2011Second basemanNew York Mets
Alan Embree September 15, 1992July 15, 2009PitcherCleveland Indians (1992, 1995-1996), Atlanta Braves (1997-1998), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998), San Francisco Giants (1999-2001), Chicago White Sox (2001), San Diego Padres (2002), Boston Red Sox (2002-2005), New York Yankees (2005), San Diego Padres (2006), Oakland Athletics (2007-2008), Colorado Rockies (2009)
Red Embree September 10, 1941October 2, 1949PitcherCleveland Indians (1941-1942, 1944-1947), New York Yankees (1948), St. Louis Browns (1949)
Slim Embrey October 1, 1923October 1, 1923PitcherChicago White Sox
Chester Emerson September 27, 1911April 16, 1912OutfielderPhiladelphia Athletics
Cal Emery July 15, 1963September 20, 1963First basemanPhiladelphia Phillies
Spoke Emery July 18, 1924July 26, 1924OutfielderPhiladelphia Phillies
Charlie Emig September 4, 1896September 4, 1896PitcherLouisville Colonels
Frank Emmer April 25, 1916July 28, 1926ShortstopCincinnati Reds (1916, 1926)
Bob Emmerich September 22, 1923October 6, 1923Center fielderBoston Braves
Slim Emmerich May 14, 1945April 26, 1946PitcherNew York Giants
Bob Emslie July 25, 1883July 16, 1885Pitcher/UmpireBaltimore Orioles (1883-1885), Philadelphia Athletics (1885)
Angelo Encarnación May 2, 1995September 27, 1997CatcherPittsburgh Pirates (1995-1996), Anaheim Angels (1997)
Edwin Encarnación June 24, 2005September 27, 2020OutfielderCincinnati Reds (2005-2009), Toronto Blue Jays (2009-2016), Cleveland Indians (2017-2018), Seattle Mariners (2019), New York Yankees (2019), Chicago White Sox (2020)
Juan Encarnación September 2, 1997August 30, 2007OutfielderDetroit Tigers (1997-2001), Cincinnati Reds (2002), Florida Marlins (2002-2003), Los Angeles Dodgers (2004), Florida Marlins (2004-2005), St. Louis Cardinals (2006-2007)
Luis Encarnación July 27, 1990August 11, 1990PitcherKansas City Royals
Mario Encarnación August 26, 2001April 14, 2002OutfielderColorado Rockies (2001), Chicago Cubs (2002)
Trevor Enders September 2, 2000September 29, 2000PitcherTampa Bay Devil Rays
Bill Endicott April 21, 1946September 18, 1946Left fielderSt. Louis Cardinals
Joe Engel May 30, 1912August 6, 1920PitcherWashington Senators (1912-1915), Cincinnati Reds (1917), Cleveland Indians (1919), Washington Senators (1920)
Steve Engel July 30, 1985October 3, 1985PitcherChicago Cubs
Charlie Engle September 14, 1925September 27, 1930InfielderPhiladelphia Athletics (1925-1926), Pittsburgh Pirates (1930)
Clyde Engle April 12, 1909June 9, 1916Utility playerNew York Highlanders (1909-1910), Boston Red Sox (1910-1914), Buffalo Buffeds/Blues (1914-1915), Cleveland Indians (1916)
Dave Engle April 14, 1981July 28, 1989Catcher/Right fielder/Designated hitterMinnesota Twins (1981-1985), Detroit Tigers (1986), Montreal Expos (1987-1989), Milwaukee Brewers (1989)
Rick Engle September 2, 1981September 2, 1981PitcherMontreal Expos
Charlie English July 23, 1932October 3, 1937Third basemanChicago White Sox (1932-1933), New York Giants (1936), Cincinnati Reds (1937)
Gil English September 20, 1931June 11, 1944Third basemanNew York Giants (1931-1932), Detroit Tigers (1936-1937), Boston Bees (1937-1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1944)
Jesse English April 5, 2010April 20, 2010PitcherWashington Nationals
Woody English April 26, 1927July 1, 1938ShortstopChicago Cubs (1927-1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1938)
Del Ennis April 28, 1946June 14, 1959OutfielderPhiladelphia Phillies (1946-1956), St. Louis Cardinals (1957-1958), Cincinnati Reds (1959), Chicago White Sox (1959)
John Ennis April 10, 2002September 10, 2007PitcherAtlanta Braves (2002), Detroit Tigers (2004), Philadelphia Phillies (2007)
Russ Ennis September 19, 1926September 19, 1926CatcherWashington Senators
Barry Enright June 30, 2010May 15, 2013PitcherArizona Diamondbacks (2010-2011), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2012-2013)
George Enright August 8, 1976September 7, 1976CatcherChicago White Sox
Jack Enright September 26, 1917September 26, 1917PitcherNew York Yankees
Jewel Ens April 29, 1922June 15, 1925InfielderPittsburgh Pirates
Mutz Ens September 2, 1912September 7, 1912First basemanChicago White Sox
Morgan Ensberg September 20, 2000May 25, 2008Third basemanHouston Astros (2000-2007), San Diego Padres (2007), New York Yankees (2008)
Charlie Enwright April 19, 1909April 22, 1909ShortstopSt. Louis Cardinals
Terry Enyart June 17, 1974July 5, 1974PitcherMontreal Expos
Jack Enzenroth May 1, 1914September 22, 1915CatcherSt. Louis Browns (1914), Kansas City Packers (1914-1915)
Johnny Enzmann July 10, 1914October 2, 1920PitcherBrooklyn Robins (1914), Cleveland Indians (1918-1919), Philadelphia Phillies (1920)
Nathan Eovaldi August 6, 2011PitcherLos Angeles Dodgers (2011-2012), Miami Marlins (2012-2014), New York Yankees (2015-2016), Tampa Bay Rays (2018), Boston Red Sox (2018-2022), Texas Rangers (2023-present)
Jim Eppard September 8, 1987October 1, 1990OutfielderCalifornia Angels (1987-1989), Toronto Blue Jays (1990)
Al Epperly April 25, 1938July 7, 1950PitcherChicago Cubs (1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1950)
Cody Eppley April 23, 2011April 3, 2013PitcherTexas Rangers (2011), New York Rangers (2012-2013)
Aubrey Epps September 29, 1935September 29, 1935CatcherPittsburgh Pirates
Hal Epps September 9, 1938September 20, 1944OutfielderSt. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics
Mike Epstein September 16, 1966April 28, 1974First basemanBaltimore Orioles (1966-1967), Washington Senators (1967-1971), Oakland Athletics (1971-1972), Texas Rangers (1973), California Angels (1973-1974)
Greg Erardi September 6, 1977September 24, 1977PitcherSeattle Mariners
Eddie Erautt April 16, 1947September 22, 1953PitcherCincinnati Reds/Redlegs (1947-1951, 1953), St. Louis Cardinals (1953)
Joe Erautt May 9, 1950July 22, 1951CatcherChicago White Sox
Todd Erdos June 8, 1997October 5, 2001PitcherSan Diego Padres (1997, 2000), New York Yankees (1998-2000), Boston Red Sox (2001)
John Ericks June 24, 1995April 28, 1997PitcherPittsburgh Pirates
Don Erickson September 1, 1958September 19, 1958PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies
Eric Erickson October 6, 1914September 29, 1922PitcherNew York Giants (1914), Detroit Tigers (1916, 1918-1919), Washington Senators (1919-1922)
Hal Erickson April 14, 1953July 10, 1953PitcherDetroit Tigers
Hank Erickson April 17, 1935September 2, 1935CatcherCincinnati Reds
Matt Erickson July 9, 2004July 18, 2004InfielderMilwaukee Brewers
Paul Erickson April 17, 1941July 10, 1948PitcherChicago Cubs (1941-1942), Philadelphia Phillies (1948), New York Giants (1948)
Ralph Erickson September 11, 1929May 31, 1930Relief pitcherPittsburgh Pirates
Roger Erickson April 6, 1978September 26, 1983PitcherMinnesota Twins (1978-1982), New York Yankees (1982-1983)
Scott Erickson June 25, 1990June 8, 2006PitcherMinnesota Twins (1990-1995), Baltimore Orioles (1995-2000, 2002), New York Mets (2004), Texas Rangers (2004), Los Angeles Dodgers (2005), New York Yankees (2006)
Cal Ermer September 26, 1947September 26, 1947Second basemanWashington Senators
Frank Ernaga May 24, 1957September 21, 1958OutfielderChicago Cubs
Dick Errickson April 27, 1938September 13, 1942PitcherBoston Bees/Braves (1938-1942), Chicago Cubs (1942)
Carl Erskine July 25, 1948June 14, 1959PitcherBrooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1948-1959)
Darin Erstad June 14, 1996October 4, 2009Outfielder/First basemanCalifornia/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (1996-2006), Chicago White Sox (2007), Houston Astros (2008-2009)
Tex Erwin August 26, 1907July 23, 1914CatcherDetroit Tigers (1907), Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers/Robins (1910-1914), Cincinnati Reds (1914)
Nick Esasky June 19, 1983April 21, 1990First/Third basemanCincinnati Reds (1983-1988), Boston Red Sox (1989), Atlanta Braves (1990)
Nino Escalera April 17, 1954September 25, 1954Outfielder/First baseman Cincinnati Redlegs
Edgmer Escalona September 10, 2010August 18, 2013Relief pitcherColorado Rockies
Félix Escalona April 4, 2002October 2, 2005Shortstop/Second basemanTampa Bay Devil Rays (2002-2003), New York Yankees (2004-2005)
Sergio Escalona May 17, 2009September 7, 2011PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies (2009), Houston Astros (2011)
Chico Escárrega April 26, 1982September 27, 1982Relief pitcherChicago White Sox
Jim Eschen July 20, 1915July 29, 1915OutfielderCleveland Indians
Larry Eschen June 16, 1942July 17, 1942ShortstopPhiladelphia Athletics
Alcides Escobar September 3, 2008Shortstop/Second basemanMilwaukee Brewers (2008-2010), Kansas City Royals (2011-2018), Washington Nationals (2021-2022)
Alex Escobar May 8, 2001August 25, 2006OutfielderNew York Mets (2001), Cleveland Indians (2003-2004), Washington Nationals (2006)
Ángel Escobar May 17, 1988May 26, 1988ShortstopSan Francisco Giants
Eduardo Escobar September 2, 2011InfielderChicago White Sox (2011-2012), Minnesota Twins (2012-2018), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018-2021), Milwaukee Brewers (2021), New York Mets (2022-2023), Los Angeles Angels (2023)
José Escobar April 13, 1991May 11, 1991InfielderCleveland Indians
Kelvim Escobar June 29, 1997June 6, 2009PitcherToronto Blue Jays (1997-2003), Anaheim Angels/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004-2007, 2009)
Yunel Escobar June 2, 2007August 6, 2017Shortstop/Third basemanAtlanta Braves (2007-2010), Toronto Blue Jays (2010-2012), Tampa Bay Rays (2013-2014), Washington Nationals (2015), Los Angeles Angels (2016-2017)
Vaughn Eshelman May 2, 1995July 11, 1997PitcherBoston Red Sox
Jimmy Esmond April 20, 1911October 3, 1915ShortstopCincinnati Reds (1911-1912), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914), Newark Pepper (1915)
Duke Esper April 18, 1890July 12, 1898PitcherPhiladelphia Athletics (1890), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1890), Philadelphia Phillies (1890-1892), Pittsburgh Pirates (1892), Washington Senators (1893-1894), Baltimore Orioles (1894-1896), St. Louis Browns (1897-1898)
Geno Espineli July 20, 2008September 24, 2008PitcherSan Francisco Giants
Juan Espino June 25, 1982October 5, 1986CatcherNew York Yankees (1982-1983, 1985-1986)
Danny Espinosa September 1, 2010September 15, 2017Second baseman/ShortstopWashington Nationals (2010-2016), Los Angeles Angels (2017), Seattle Mariners (2017), Tampa Bay Rays (2017)
Nino Espinosa September 13, 1974September 23, 1981PitcherNew York Mets (1974-1978), Philadelphia Phillies (1979-1981), Toronto Blue Jays (1981)
Álvaro Espinoza September 14, 1984July 12, 1997ShortstopMinnesota Twins (1984-1986), New York Yankees (1988-1991), Cleveland Indians (1993-1996), New York Mets (1996), Seattle Mariners (1997)
Brian Esposito June 2, 2007September 30, 2010CatcherSt. Louis Cardinals (2007), Houston Astros (2010)
Mike Esposito September 21, 2005October 1, 2005PitcherColorado Rockies (2005)
Sammy Esposito September 28, 1952August 23, 1963Third baseman/ShortstopChicago White Sox (1952, 1955-1963), Kansas City Athletics (1963)
Cecil Espy September 2, 1983June 13, 1993OutfielderLos Angeles Dodgers (1983), Texas Rangers (1987-1990), Pittsburgh Pirates (1991-1992), Cincinnati Reds (1993)
Chuck Essegian April 15, 1983September 28, 1963Left fielderPhiladelphia Phillies (1958), St. Louis Cardinals (1959), Los Angeles Dodgers (1959-1960), Baltimore Orioles (1961), Kansas City Athletics (1961, 1963), Cleveland Indians (1961-1962)
Mark Esser April 22, 1979April 29, 1979PitcherChicago White Sox
Jim Essian September 15, 1973September 30, 1984CatcherPhiladelphia Phillies (1973-1975), Chicago White Sox (1976-1977), Oakland Athletics (1978-1980), Chicago White Sox (1981), Seattle Mariners (1982), Cleveland Indians (1983), Oakland Athletics (1984)
Bill Essick September 12, 1906May 28, 1907PitcherCincinnati Reds
Bobby Estalella (C) September 17, 1996June 6, 2004CatcherPhiladelphia Phillies (1996-1999), San Francisco Giants (2000-2001), New York Yankees (2001), Colorado Rockies (2002-2003), Arizona Diamondbacks (2004), Toronto Blue Jays (2004)
Bobby Estalella (OF) September 7, 1935September 16, 1949OutfielderWashington Senators (1935-1936, 1939), St. Louis Browns (1941), Washington Senators (1942), Philadelphia Athletics (1943-1945, 1949)
Dick Estelle September 6, 1964October 3, 1965PitcherSan Francisco Giants
Dude Esterbrook May 1, 1880July 22, 1891Third baseman Buffalo Bisons (1880), Cleveland Blues (1882), New York Metropolitans (1883-1884), New York Giants (1885-1886), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1888), Louisville Colonels (1888-1889), New York Giants (1890), Brooklyn Grooms (1891)
Shawn Estes September 16, 1995September 24, 2008PitcherSan Francisco Giants (1995-2001), New York Mets (2002), Cincinnati Reds (2002), Chicago Cubs (2003), Colorado Rockies (2004), Arizona Diamondbacks (2005), San Diego Padres (2006, 2008)
George Estock April 21, 1951September 26, 1951PitcherBoston Braves
Chuck Estrada April 21, 1960June 11, 1967PitcherBaltimore Orioles (1960-1964), Chicago Cubs (1966), New York Mets (1967)
Francisco Estrada September 14, 1971September 14, 1971CatcherNew York Mets
Horacio Estrada May 4, 1999July 21, 2001PitcherMilwaukee Brewers (1999-2000), Colorado Rockies (2001)
Johnny Estrada May 15, 2001July 24, 2008CatcherPhiladelphia Phillies (2001-2002), Atlanta Braves (2003-2005), Arizona Diamondbacks (2006), Milwaukee Brewers (2007), Washington Nationals (2008)
Marco Estrada August 20, 2008April 16, 2019PitcherWashington Nationals (2008-2009), Milwaukee Brewers (2010-2014), Toronto Blue Jays (2015-2018), Oakland Athletics (2019)
Oscar Estrada 1924April 21, 1929Pitcher Cuban Stars East (1924), St. Louis Browns (1929)
Leo Estrella July 18, 2000April 7, 2004PitcherToronto Blue Jays (2000), Milwaukee Brewers (2003), San Francisco Giants (2004)
Andy Etchebarren September 26, 1962April 20, 1978CatcherBaltimore Orioles (1962, 1965-1975), California Angels (1975-1977), Milwaukee Brewers (1978)
Buck Etchison September 22, 1943October 1, 1944First basemanBoston Braves
Bobby Etheridge July 16, 1967October 2, 1969Third basemanSan Francisco Giants
Seth Etherton May 26, 2000June 3, 2006PitcherAnaheim Angels (2000), Cincinnati Reds (2003), Oakland Athletics (2005), Kansas City Royals (2006)
Andre Ethier May 2, 2006October 1, 2017OutfielderLos Angeles Dodgers
Nick Etten September 8, 1938May 9, 1947First basemanPhiladelphia Phillies (1938-1939), Philadelphia Phillies (1941-1942), New York Yankees (1943-1946), Philadelphia Phillies (1947)
Mark Ettles June 5, 1993July 9, 1993PitcherSan Diego Padres
John Eubank September 19, 1905August 2, 1907PitcherDetroit Tigers
Uel Eubanks July 20, 1922August 25, 1922PitcherChicago Cubs
Frank Eufemia May 21, 1985October 1, 1985Relief pitcherMinnesota Twins
Ferd Eunick August 29, 1917August 29, 1917Third basemanCleveland Indians
Tony Eusebio August 8, 1991October 7, 2001CatcherHouston Astros (1991, 1994-2001)
Frank Eustace April 16, 1896June 21, 1896ShortstopLouisville Colonels
Evans, first name unknown 18751875Left fielder New Haven Elm Citys
Al Evans September 13, 1939August 5, 1951CatcherWashington Senators (1939-1942, 1944-1950), Boston Red Sox (1951)
Art Evans June 20, 1932July 13, 1932PitcherChicago White Sox
Barry Evans September 4, 1978October 3, 1982Third basemanSan Diego Padres (1978-1981), New York Yankees (1981)
Bart Evans June 16, 1998August 27, 1998PitcherKansas City Royals
Bill Evans (1910s P) August 13, 1916June 1, 1919PitcherPittsburgh Pirates (1916-1917, 1919)
Bill Evans (1940s P) April 21, 1949June 21, 1951PitcherChicago White Sox (1949), Boston Red Sox (1951)
Chick Evans September 19, 1909August 27, 1910PitcherBoston Doves
Darrell Evans April 20, 1969October 1, 1989Third/First basemanAtlanta Braves (1969-1976), San Francisco Giants (1976-1983), Detroit Tigers (1984-1988), Atlanta Braves (1989)
Dwight Evans September 16, 1972October 6, 1991Right fielderBoston Red Sox (1972-1990), Baltimore Orioles (1991)
Jake Evans May 1, 1879May 19, 1885Right fielderTroy Trojans (1879-1881), Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Cleveland Blues (1883-1884), Baltimore Orioles (1885)
Joe Evans July 3, 1915October 1, 1925Outfielder/Third basemanCleveland Indians (1915-1922), Washington Senators (1923), St. Louis Browns (1924-1925)
Nick Evans May 24, 2008July 27, 2014First baseman/Left fielderNew York Mets (2008-2011), Arizona Diamondbacks (2014)
Red Evans April 24, 1936August 27, 1939PitcherChicago White Sox (1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939)
Roy Evans May 15, 1897,August 1, 1903PitcherSt. Louis Browns (1897), Louisville Colonels (1897), Washington Senators (1898-1899), New York Giants (1902), Brooklyn Superbas (1902-1903), St. Louis Browns (1903)
Steve Evans April 16, 1908October 3, 1915OutfielderNew York Giants (1908), St. Louis Cardinals (1909-1913), Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914-1915), Baltimore Terrapins (1915)
Terry Evans June 17, 2007April 9, 2010Outfielder Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Tom Evans September 2, 1997May 10, 2000Third baseman Toronto Blue Jays (1997-1998), Texas Rangers (2000)
Dana Eveland July 16, 2005September 27, 2016PitcherMilwaukee Brewers (2005-2006), Arizona Diamondbacks (2007), Oakland Athletics (2008-2009),Toronto Blue Jays (2010), Pittsburgh Pirates (2010), Los Angeles Dodgers (2011), Baltimore Orioles (2012), New York Mets (2014), Atlanta Braves (2015), Tampa Bay Rays (2016)
Adam Everett August 30, 2001June 26, 2011ShortstopHouston Astros (2001-2007), Minnesota Twins (2008), Detroit Tigers (2009-2010), Cleveland Indians (2011)
Carl Everett July 1, 1993July 25, 2006Outfielder/Designated hitterFlorida Marlins (1993-1994), New York Mets (1995-1997), Houston Astros (1998-1999), Boston Red Sox (2000-2001), Texas Rangers (2002-2003), Chicago White Sox (2003), Montreal Expos (2004), Chicago White Sox (2004-2005), Seattle Mariners (2006)
Tommy Everidge July 28, 2009August 26, 2009First basemanOakland Athletics
Bill Everitt April 18, 1895June 24, 1901First/Third baseman Chicago Colts (1895-1900), Washington Senators (1901)
Leon Everitt April 21, 1969May 13, 1969PitcherSan Diego Padres
Hoot Evers September 16, 1941September 30, 1956OutfielderDetroit Tigers (1941, 1946-1952), Boston Red Sox (1952-1954), New York Giants (1954), Detroit Tigers (1954), Baltimore Orioles (1955), Cleveland Indians (1955-1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956)
Joe Evers April 24, 1913April 24, 1913Pinch runnerNew York Giants
Johnny Evers September 1, 1902October 6, 1929Second basemanChicago Orphans/Cubs (1902-1913), Boston Braves (1914-1917), Philadelphia Phillies (1917), Chicago White Sox (1922), Boston Braves (1929)
Tom Evers May 25, 1882October 16, 1884Second basemanBaltimore Orioles (1882), Washington Nationals (1884)
Bryan Eversgerd April 30, 1994September 26, 1998PitcherSt. Louis Cardinals (1994), Montreal Expos (1995), Texas Rangers (1997), St. Louis Cardinals (1998)
George Ewell June 26, 1871June 26, 1871Right fielder Cleveland Forest Citys
Bob Ewing April 19, 1902May 13, 1902Pitcher/OutfielderCincinnati Reds (1902-1909), Philadelphia Phillies (1910-1911), St. Louis Cardinals (1912)
Buck Ewing September 9, 1880May 27, 1897Catcher/Infielder/OutfielderTroy Trojans (1880-1882), New York Gothams/Giants (1883-1889), New York Giants (1890), New York Giants (1891-1892), Cleveland Spiders (1893-1894), Cincinnati Reds (1895-1897)
John Ewing June 18, 1883October 1, 1891PitcherSt. Louis Browns (1883), Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884), Washington Nationals (1884), Louisville Colonels (1888-1889), New York Giants (PL) (1890), New York Giants (1891)
Reuben Ewing June 21, 1921June 27, 1921OutfielderSt. Louis Cardinals
Sam Ewing September 11, 1973October 1, 1978Outfielder/Designated hitterChicago White Sox (1973, 1976), Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1978)
Art Ewoldt September 17, 1919September 27, 1919Third basemanPhiladelphia Athletics
Scott Eyre August 1, 1997October 4, 2009PitcherChicago White Sox (1997-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2001-2002)
Willie Eyre April 6, 2006September 28, 2011Relief pitcherMinnesota Twins (2006), Texas Rangers (2007, 2009), Baltimore Orioles (2011)
George Eyrich June 13, 1943August 29, 1943PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies
Homer Ezzell April 22, 1923October 3, 1925Third basemanSt. Louis Browns (1923), Boston Red Sox (1924-1925)

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