JoséCanseco Capas Jr. is a Cuban-American former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). During his time with the Oakland Athletics,he established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the game. He won the Rookie of the Year (1986),and Most Valuable Player award (1988),and was a six-time All-Star. Canseco is a two-time World Series champion with the Oakland Athletics (1989) and the New York Yankees (2000).
Vladimir Guerrero Alvino,nicknamed "Vlad the Impaler",is a Dominican former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter. He played for the Montreal Expos (1996–2003),Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2009),Texas Rangers (2010),and Baltimore Orioles (2011).
Brady Kevin Anderson is an American former baseball outfielder and executive who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2002) for the Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. He spent the majority of his career as a center fielder and leadoff hitter for the Orioles in the 1990s,where he was a three-time All Star,and,in 1996,became the 15th player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in one season. Anderson bats and throws left-handed,stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall,and weighs 199 pounds (90 kg).
Don Edward Baylor,nicknamed "Groove," was an American professional baseball player,coach and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate and was a first baseman,left fielder,and designated hitter. He played for six different American League (AL) teams,primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels,but he also played for the Oakland Athletics,New York Yankees,Minnesota Twins,and Boston Red Sox. In 1979,Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He won three Silver Slugger Awards,the Roberto Clemente Award,and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins.
Frank Oliver Howard,nicknamed "Hondo","the Washington Monument" and "the Capital Punisher",was an American professional baseball player,coach,and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchises. One of the most physically intimidating players in the sport,Howard was 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighed between 275 and 295 pounds,according to former Senators/Rangers trainer Bill Zeigler.
Richard Paul Burleson,nicknamed "Rooster",is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop. Burleson,who played for three American League teams over 13 seasons,was an intense ballplayer. Former Boston Red Sox teammate Bill Lee once said of Burleson,"Some guys didn't like to lose,but Rick got angry if the score was even tied."
James Lloyd Spencer was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. Born in Hanover,Pennsylvania,the left-handed Spencer was recognized for his excellent fielding ability,but also served in later years as a designated hitter.
Philip Weintraub was an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder.
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr.,nicknamed "Boomstick",is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,and San Diego Padres. Cruz is a seven-time MLB All-Star. Known for his power hitting,he has won four Silver Slugger Awards and two Edgar Martínez Awards.
Mark Alan Parent is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1986 to 1998 and was the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2012 to 2015.
Richard Alan Scheinblum,nicknamed "Shane",was an American professional Major League Baseball (MLB) player.
The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 13th season for the franchise. The team finished with the best record in MLB (95–67) and won their first and only American League pennant.
The 1966 Baltimore Orioles season involved the Orioles finishing first in the American League with a record of 97 wins and 63 losses,nine games ahead of the runner-up Minnesota Twins. It was their first AL pennant since 1944,when the club was known as the St. Louis Browns. The Orioles swept the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in four games to register their first-ever World Series title. The team was managed by Hank Bauer,and played their home games at Memorial Stadium. They drew 1,203,366 fans to their home ballpark,third in the ten-team league. It would be the highest home attendance of the team's first quarter-century at Memorial Stadium,and was eclipsed by the pennant-winning 1979 Orioles. This was the first season to feature names on the back of the uniforms and the first with the cartoon bird on the cap.
The 1979 California Angels season was their 19th in Major League Baseball. The Angels reached the postseason for the first time by winning the American League West Division with a record of 88–74,three games ahead of the Kansas City Royals in Jim Fregosi's first season as manager. The Angels were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles 3–1 in the 1979 American League Championship Series. Don Baylor had an outstanding season,playing in all 162 games,scoring 120 runs,hitting 36 home runs and driving in 139 runs on his way to being named the American League Most Valuable Player,gaining 20 of 28 first place votes.
The 1985 Oakland Athletics season was the 85th season for the Oakland Athletics franchise,all as members of the American League,and their 18th season in Oakland. The Athletics finished fifth in the American League West with a record of 77 wins and 85 losses. While the Athletics' on-field performance continued to disappoint,the debut of slugger Jose Canseco gave fans a measure of hope.
The 1984 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 84th season and the 73rd season at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers won the 1984 World Series,defeating the San Diego Padres,4 games to 1. The season was their 84th since they entered the American League in 1901.
Christopher Lyn Davis,nicknamed "Crush Davis",is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. While primarily a first baseman throughout his career,Davis also spent time at designated hitter,third baseman,and outfielder.
Mark Daniel Trumbo is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,and Baltimore Orioles. Trumbo was an All-Star in 2012 and 2016.
Michael Nelson Trout is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is an 11-time MLB All-Star,three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP),and nine-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award. He also captained the United States national team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He is often regarded as the best player of his generation and one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Ryan Cole Lavarnway is an American-Israeli former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,Oakland Athletics,Pittsburgh Pirates,Cincinnati Reds,Miami Marlins,and Cleveland Indians. In international competition,he plays for Team Israel,and competed for them in the World Baseball Classic and in the Olympics.
