Terry Stephen Puhl is a Canadian former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a outfielder from 1977 to 1991,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980.
Craig Alan Biggio is an American former baseball second baseman,outfielder and catcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros,from 1988 to 2007. A seven-time National League (NL) All-Star often regarded as the greatest all-around player in Astros history,he is the only player ever to be named an All-Star and to be awarded Silver Slugger Award at both catcher and second base. With longtime teammates Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman,he formed the core of the "Killer B's" who led Houston to six playoff appearances from 1997 to 2005,culminating in the franchise's first World Series appearance in 2005. At the end of his career,he ranked sixth in NL history in games played (2,850),fifth in at bats (10,876),21st in hits (3,060),and seventh in runs scored (1,844). His 668 career doubles ranked sixth in major league history,and are the second-most ever by a right-handed hitter;his 56 doubles in 1999 were the most in the major leagues in 63 years.
Gary Edmund Carter was an American professional baseball catcher whose 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career was spent primarily with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. Nicknamed "The Kid" for his youthful exuberance,Carter was named an All-Star 11 times,and was a member of the 1986 World Series Champion Mets.
William Edward Wagner,nicknamed "Billy the Kid",is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He pitched for the Houston Astros (1995–2003),Philadelphia Phillies (2004–2005),New York Mets (2006–2009),Boston Red Sox (2009),and Atlanta Braves (2010). Wagner is one of only eight major league relief pitchers to accumulate at least 400 career saves. A left-handed batter and thrower,Wagner stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighs 180 pounds (82 kg).
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.
William Charles Virdon was an American professional baseball outfielder,manager,and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). Virdon played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1965 and in 1968. He served as a coach for the Pirates and Houston Astros,and managed the Pirates,Astros,New York Yankees,and Montreal Expos.
Joshua William Paul is an American former professional baseball catcher and professional coach. He most recently served as the quality control coach for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels,Chicago White Sox,Chicago Cubs,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He also coached the Angels and New York Yankees.
Geoffrey Edward Blum is an American former professional baseball infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos,Houston Astros,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,San Diego Padres,Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is currently the TV color analyst for the Houston Astros.
Luis Bienvenido Pujols Toribio is a Dominican former professional baseball player coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1977 to 1985,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980. He also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. Although Pujols didn't produce impressive offensive statistics,he excelled defensively which enabled him to sustain a nine-year career as a back-up catcher.
Jerry Leroy Goff is a former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Houston Astros. He was listed at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and 207 pounds. In his last major league game,Goff tied two other players for the major league record for most passed balls in a single game post-1900. He is the father of NFL quarterback Jared Goff.
Daniel Driessen is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1973 to 1987,most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won three National League pennants and two World Series championships between 1973 and 1976. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Hall of Fame on June 23,2012.
Alan Dean Ashby is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and former radio and television sports commentator. A switch hitter,he played for the Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,and Houston Astros between 1973 and 1989.
Wayne Allan Granger is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals,Cincinnati Reds (1969–1971),Minnesota Twins (1972),New York Yankees (1973),Chicago White Sox (1974),Houston Astros (1975) and Montreal Expos (1976). The 6–4,165-pound Granger was one of baseball's most effective and durable relief pitchers during the early years of Cincinnati's famed Big Red Machine.
George Anton Bjorkman is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros in its 1983 season. Prior to his stint with the Astros,Bjorkman played baseball at Chaffey Junior College and Oral Roberts University.
James Franklin Stewart was an American Major League Baseball utility man and scout. During his active career,he appeared in 777 MLB games for the Chicago Cubs,Chicago White Sox,Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros over ten seasons between 1963 and 1973. He was a switch hitter who threw right handed,and was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 165 pounds (75 kg).
Nicholas Lee Stavinoha is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2010 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Robert Paul Wine,Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. A catcher,Wine played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. He last played professional baseball in 1990. He was the head baseball coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2005 to 2013. In 2014,Wine managed the Eugene Emeralds,a minor league team in the San Diego Padres organization.
Bertrand Roland Roberge is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros,Chicago White Sox,and Montreal Expos from 1979 through 1986.
David Alan Staton is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the San Diego Padres from 1993 to 1994.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2020 throughout the world.
