Albert William Kaline,nicknamed "Mr. Tiger",was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. For most of his career,Kaline played in the outfield,mainly as a right fielder where he won ten Gold Glove Awards and was known for his strong throwing arm. He was selected to 18 All-Star Games,including selections each year between 1955 and 1967. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 in his first year of eligibility.
Ángel Maria Berroa Selmo is a Dominican professional baseball coach and former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Yankees and New York Mets. Berroa was selected as the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year.
Omar Rafael Infante [in-FAHN-tay] is a Venezuelan former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Atlanta Braves,Miami Marlins,and Kansas City Royals. He was an All-Star in 2010,and won a World Series in 2015. While primarily a second baseman,he has experience at every position except for pitcher,catcher,and first base.
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. was an American professional baseball player,coach,and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1955 to 1968,most prominently as a member of the Cleveland Indians,with whom he established himself as a fan favorite for his powerful hitting and his strong throwing arm. Colavito also played for the Detroit Tigers,Kansas City Athletics,Chicago White Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees. At the time of his retirement in 1968,Colavito ranked third among AL right-handed hitters for home runs (374) and eighth for AL games played as a right fielder (1,272).
James Reynold Lonborg is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Boston Red Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,and Philadelphia Phillies. Though nicknamed "Gentleman Jim",he was known for fearlessly pitching on the inside of the plate throughout his fifteen-year career.
Calvin John Eldred is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 2005. He previously worked for the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to general manager John Mozeliak,instructing minor league players for various on-field and off-field issues. He was also the pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals from 2018 to 2022.
Scott Robert Thorman is a Canadian former first baseman and current coach who is the minor league field coordinator for the Kansas City Royals. In 2022,he was manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers,the Triple-A affiliate of the Royals. He was previously manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals,the Royals' Double-A affiliate. Managing the Royals’former Advanced-A affiliate Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2019,he won the Mills Cup Championship. Thorman was drafted in the first round,30th overall in the 2000 Major League Baseball draft by the Atlanta Braves. Thorman played for Canada in the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic and Thorman also played in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Michael Rene Rivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played for the Detroit Tigers,San Diego Padres,Milwaukee Brewers,and Florida Marlins during a nine-season Major League Baseball (MLB) career.
John Duffield Curtis is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Twice a first-round draft pick,Curtis played baseball at Clemson University and then pitched for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams between 1970 and 1984. He retired with an 89–97 win–loss record and a 3.96 earned run average (ERA).
The 1984 Kansas City Royals season was their 16th in Major League Baseball. The Royals won the American League West with a record of 84–78,but lost to the eventual World Series champion Detroit Tigers 3–0 in the ALCS. Dan Quisenberry's 44 saves paced the American League.
The 1983 Kansas City Royals season was their 15th in Major League Baseball. The Royals finished second in the American League West at 79–83,20 games behind the Chicago White Sox. Dan Quisenberry's league-leading 45 saves also set a single-season franchise record.
Thomas Harold Gamboa is an American professional baseball coach and manager.
John Thomas Matchick was an American professional baseball infielder who played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Kansas City Royals,Milwaukee Brewers,and Baltimore Orioles from 1967 to 1972. He compiled a .215 batting average with four home runs and 64 runs batted in 292 major league games. He was also named the top all-star in the International League on four occasions.
Brett Hinchliffe is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was born with a genetic defect called syndactylism,a condition wherein two or more digits are fused together. As a result,the middle finger of his left hand was amputated as a child,and the bone was inserted into his thumb.
Timothy Craig "Tug" Hulett Jr. is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals.
NeftalíFeliz Antonio is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,Pittsburgh Pirates,Milwaukee Brewers,Kansas City Royals,Philadelphia Phillies,and Los Angeles Dodgers. Feliz won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2010.
James Charles Adduci is a Canadian–born American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,and Chicago Cubs,and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. He has also served as a coach for the Cubs.
John Joseph "Rip" Egan was a professional baseball player (pitcher) throwing right-handed and later an umpire. Egan played seven seasons in professional baseball,including one in Major League Baseball. On April 30,1894,Egan made his major league debut with the Washington Senators. In his only game,Egan gave-up six runs,all earned and struck out two. After his playing career was over,Egan managed in the minor leagues and was a major league umpire. Egan was sometimes known as "Jack". He was born in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,married Eleanor McGarrahan and raised two daughters,Judith and Eleanor.
Dustin Douglas Molleken is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters,and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. Molleken has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team.
Quintin Lonell Berry is an American former professional baseball outfielder who is the third base coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,and Milwaukee Brewers.
