Cody Joseph Ross,nicknamed "Toy Cannon" and "Ross the Boss," is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons;with the Detroit Tigers (2003),Los Angeles Dodgers (2005–2006),Cincinnati Reds (2006),Florida Marlins (2006–2010),San Francisco Giants (2010–2011),Boston Red Sox (2012),Arizona Diamondbacks (2013–2014) and Oakland Athletics (2015). Ross won a World Series with the San Francisco Giants in 2010. He is one of the few Major League players to bat right-handed and throw left-handed.
Brendan Michael Harris is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs,Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals,Cincinnati Reds,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Cameron Keith Maybin is an American professional baseball broadcaster and former center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Florida / Miami Marlins,San Diego Padres,Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Angels,Houston Astros,Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,Chicago Cubs,and New York Mets. He was the tenth overall pick in the 2005 MLB draft by the Tigers and debuted with them in 2007. With the Astros,he won the 2017 World Series.
Jerry Wayne Mumphrey is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974–79),San Diego Padres (1980),New York Yankees (1981–83),Houston Astros (1983–85) and Chicago Cubs (1986–88). Mumphrey was an All-Star in 1984.
Rajai Lavae Davis is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,San Francisco Giants,Oakland Athletics,Toronto Blue Jays,Detroit Tigers,Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,and New York Mets. He is currently employed by MLB in the Baseball Operations department.
RenéRivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,San Diego Padres,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Angels,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,and Washington Nationals.
Nathan John "Nate" Schierholtz is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (2007–2012),Philadelphia Phillies (2012),Chicago Cubs (2013–2014),and Washington Nationals (2014). He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2015).
Justin Marshall Ruggiano is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays,Miami Marlins,Chicago Cubs,Seattle Mariners,Los Angeles Dodgers,Texas Rangers,New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
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.
Matthew Francis Szczur is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and also played for the San Diego Padres. Prior to his pro baseball career,Szczur played football and baseball at Villanova University,winning MVP of the 2009 FCS National Championship Game.
Lucas Christopher Duda is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2019 for the New York Mets,Tampa Bay Rays,Atlanta Braves,and Kansas City Royals. He was the starting first baseman for the 2015 Mets team that won the National League pennant,and led the team in games played during the 2010s.
Ryan Edward Flaherty is an American professional baseball coach and former infielder. He is the current bench coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,and the Cleveland Indians. Flaherty was a utility player,having played every position except for center field and catcher. Flaherty was the bench coach for the San Diego Padres from 2020 to 2023.
John Logan Forsythe is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Tampa Bay Rays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Minnesota Twins,Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins. While primarily a second baseman,Forsythe has played at least one game at every position except for center field and catcher.
Joc Russell Pederson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,Atlanta Braves,San Francisco Giants,and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is a two-time World Series champion and a two-time All-Star. Internationally,Pederson represents the Israel national baseball team.
Shane Aaron Peterson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Milwaukee Brewers,and Tampa Bay Rays.
Christopher Lee Heston is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball for East Carolina University and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins. On June 9,2015,he threw the 17th no-hitter in Giants franchise history.
Trayce Nikolas Thompson is an American-British professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,Oakland Athletics,Chicago Cubs,and San Diego Padres. Thompson also played for the Great Britain National Team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
The 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 126th for the franchise in Major League Baseball,and their 58th season in Los Angeles. The team underwent a change of direction this season as general manager Ned Colletti was fired and replaced by Farhan Zaidi and new president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.
Teoscar JoséHernández is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Toronto Blue Jays,and Seattle Mariners. Hernández made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Astros. He has won three Silver Slugger Awards and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2024. He won the World Series with the Dodgers.
The 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 127th for the franchise in Major League Baseball,and their 59th season in Los Angeles,California. They began the season with a new manager in Dave Roberts. The Dodgers in 2016 set a new Major League record for the most players placed on the disabled list in one season. On September 25,they clinched their fourth consecutive National League West championship,the first team in the division ever to do so and defeated the Washington Nationals in five games in the NLDS. They were defeated by the Chicago Cubs;the eventual World Series champion,in six games in the NLCS. This was the 67th and final season for Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully.
