David Ray Roberts,nicknamed "Doc",is a Japanese American professional baseball manager and former outfielder who is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for five MLB teams over a ten-year career and then coached for the San Diego Padres before being named Dodgers manager in 2016. Although he played for the Boston Red Sox for only part of one season,his most notable achievement as a player was a key stolen base in the 2004 American League Championship Series that extended the Red Sox's postseason,which culminated in a championship in the 2004 World Series. Roberts batted and threw left-handed.
JoséLuis Cruz Jr.,is a Puerto Rican baseball coach and former outfielder,who is the current head baseball coach for the Rice Owls. He played college baseball at Rice University from 1992 to 1995 and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons from 1997 to 2008. In 2021,he returned to his alma mater,Rice.
Jerry Lorenzo Manuel Sr.,nicknamed "the Sage",is an American former professional baseball second baseman and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Montreal Expos,and San Diego Padres,managed for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets,and coached for the Expos,Florida Marlins,and Mets. He currently works as an analyst for MLB Network. He is the father of fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo,founder of the streetwear label Fear of God.
Mark Patrick Sweeney is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for several teams from 1995 to 2008. He is best known for his skill as a pinch hitter,where he ranks second in career pinch hits with 175 and first in career pinch hit runs batted in with 102.
Brian David Johnson is an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres,Detroit Tigers,San Francisco Giants,Cincinnati Reds,Kansas City Royals,and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1994 to 2001. Prior to his professional career he attended Stanford University and played for the Stanford Cardinal baseball and football teams.
Matthew Tyler Herges is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2009,and is the former pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Hiram Gabriel Bocachica Colón is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Detroit Tigers,Seattle Mariners,Oakland Athletics,and San Diego Padres. Bocachica also played for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Leron Lee is an American former professional left fielder. He played eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals,Los Angeles Dodgers,Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He then played eleven seasons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball for the Lotte Orions,where he was a four-time All-Star and a four-time Best Nine Award-winner. His nephew Derrek Lee also played in the MLB.
Christopher Anthony Denorfia is an American former professional baseball outfielder and coach. He recently served as the manager for the Hartford Yard Goats,who are the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB),following a playing career that includes stints with the Cincinnati Reds,Oakland Athletics,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,and Chicago Cubs. He has played for the Italy national baseball team.
Rodney Duncan McCray is an American former professional baseball player who is best known for crashing through an outfield fence attempting to make a catch. He played mostly in the minors,but also made it to the majors with the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets from 1990 to 1992. He is currently the head coach for the New York Rise of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals (AFP).
Ronald Jon Roenicke is an American former professional baseball outfielder,coach,and manager. During his playing career,Roenicke played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Seattle Mariners,San Diego Padres,San Francisco Giants,Philadelphia Phillies,and Cincinnati Reds. He later served as a coach for the Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,and Boston Red Sox,and as manager for the Milwaukee Brewers and Red Sox. He is the younger brother of former MLB outfielder Gary Roenicke.
Valentino Martin Pascucci is an American former professional baseball player. He played parts of two major league seasons with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. He batted and threw right-handed. In 2014,he transitioned to the role of hitting coach for the Mets Single A affiliate,the Savannah Sand Gnats. In 2016,he was named the hitting coach for the St. Lucie Mets.
Gary Leah Thomasson is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1980,most prominently as a member of the San Francisco Giants with whom he played for seven seasons. He also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Yankees,Seattle Mariners,Montreal Expos,and the Cincinnati Reds. After his Major League Baseball career,he played for the Yomiuri Giants of Japanese Nippon Pro Baseball from 1981 to 1982. Thomasson was a member of the Yankees' 1978 World Series winning team over the Dodgers.
The 1969 Los Angeles Dodgers finished in fourth place in the new National League West,eight games behind the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers' record for 1969 was 85–77,which was nine wins better than 1968.
The 1984 Montreal Expos season was the 16th season in franchise history. They recorded 78 wins during the 1984 season and finished in fifth place in the National League East. A managerial change occurred as Bill Virdon was replaced by Jim Fanning. The highlight of the Expos season was the acquisition of Pete Rose. After being benched in the 1983 World Series,Rose left the Phillies and signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos. He garnered his 4,000th hit with the team on April 13,1984 against the Phillies,being only the second player to do so.
William Dion Venable is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He is the manager of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB as an outfielder for the San Diego Padres,Texas Rangers,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also was a coach for the Chicago Cubs. He is the son of former MLB outfielder Max Venable and is the older brother of former National Football League player Winston Venable.
Luis Alfonso Cruz is a Mexican professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Pittsburgh Pirates,Milwaukee Brewers,Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines,Yomiuri Giants and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Taylor Walter-Lee Trammell is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Seattle Mariners,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Donald Scott Peters is an American professional baseball pitcher and former outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
Zachary Joseph Reks is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers. He has also played in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
