Michael Joseph Piazza is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1992 to 2007. He currently serves as the manager of the Italian national baseball team. He played most notably for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers,while also having brief stints with the Florida Marlins,San Diego Padres,and Oakland Athletics. A 12-time All-Star and 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at catcher,Piazza produced strong offensive numbers at his position;in his career,he recorded 427 home runs—a record 396 of which were hit as catcher—along with a .308 batting average and 1,335 runs batted in (RBI).
Patrick Brian Burrell,nicknamed "Pat the Bat",is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies,Tampa Bay Rays,and San Francisco Giants. Burrell won two World Series championships. During his playing days,he stood 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall,weighing 235 pounds (107 kg). He batted and threw right-handed.
Baudilio JoséDíaz Seijas was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1977 to 1989,most prominently with the Cleveland Indians where he rose to prominence as an American League (AL) All-Star player in 1981 and,later with the Philadelphia Phillies where he was a member of the 1983 National League pennant winning team. He earned his second All-Star game berth with the Cincinnati Reds in 1987. Diaz began his career with the Boston Red Sox. He was the first Venezuelan to play regularly as a catcher in Major League Baseball. In 2006,Díaz was posthumously inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame.
Joseph Paul Torre Jr. is an American professional baseball executive and former player,manager,and television color commentator. He has served as a special assistant to the Commissioner of Baseball since 2020. He previously served in the capacity of Major League Baseball's (MLB) chief baseball officer from 2011 to 2020. Torre ranks fifth all-time in MLB history with 2,326 wins as a manager. With 2,342 hits during his playing career,Torre is the only major leaguer to achieve both 2,000 hits as a player and 2,000 wins as a manager. From 1996 to 2007,he was the manager of the New York Yankees,and guided the team to six American League (AL) pennants and four World Series championships.
Michael Brian Young is an American former professional baseball infielder who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Philadelphia Phillies,and Los Angeles Dodgers. Since 2014,Young has worked in the Rangers’front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Originally a second baseman,the versatile Young was a five-time All-Star at shortstop,once at third base,and once as a combination designated hitter / utility infielder. He was the 2005 American League (AL) batting champion.
James Calvin Rollins,nicknamed "J-Roll",is an American former professional baseball shortstop,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (2000–2014),Los Angeles Dodgers (2015),and Chicago White Sox (2016).
Gabriel Stefan Kapler,nicknamed "Kap",is an American assistant general manager of the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is also a former professional baseball outfielder and manager in MLB.
Johnny Pulado Estrada III is an American former professional baseball catcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Atlanta Braves,Arizona Diamondbacks,Milwaukee Brewers,and Washington Nationals.
Chase Cameron Utley,is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 16 seasons,primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a six-time All-Star,won a World Series with the Phillies in 2008,and was chosen as the second baseman on the Sports Illustrated All-Decade Team for the 2000s. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Gary David Bennett Jr. is an American former professional baseball catcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams,from 1995 to 1996 and 1998 to 2008.
Salvatore Frank Fasano is an American former professional baseball catcher,who played for nine different Major League Baseball (MLB) teams over his 11-year big league career. Upon retiring as a player,he became a coach within the Toronto Blue Jays organization between 2010 and 2016. After coaching for a single season within the Los Angeles Angels minor league system,Fasano joined the major league coaching staff of the Atlanta Braves.
Rodrigo Richard Barajas is an American former professional baseball catcher. Barajas served as the interim manager for the San Diego Padres after Andy Green's firing on September 21,2019. As a player in Major League Baseball (MLB),he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Texas Rangers,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Diamondbacks,he won the 2001 World Series over the then reigning,three-time world champion New York Yankees. Barajas also played for the Mexico national baseball team.
Patrick Corrales was an American professional baseball catcher,manager,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1964 to 1973,primarily for the Cincinnati Reds as well as the Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,and San Diego Padres. He was the first major league manager of Mexican American descent.
Gus Triandos was an American professional baseball player and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher and a first baseman,most prominently as a member of the Baltimore Orioles where he was a four-time All-Star player. He also played for the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers of the American League (AL) and the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros of the National League (NL). In 1981,he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
Carlos Joaquín Ruiz,nicknamed "Chooch",is a Panamanian former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Seattle Mariners. Ruiz stands 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) tall,and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg). He bats and throws right-handed.
Barry Clifton Foote is an American former professional baseball player,scout,coach,and minor league manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos (1973–1977),Philadelphia Phillies (1977–1978),Chicago Cubs (1979–1981),and New York Yankees (1981–1982). Although he was highly regarded as a younger player,he suffered numerous injuries and played most of his baseball career as a reserve player.
Andrew James Ellis,is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently a Special Assistant to the General Manager in the front office of the San Diego Padres. Ellis played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Philadelphia Phillies,Miami Marlins,and the Padres,before retiring,following the 2018 season.
The 2006 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 124th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies finished in second place in the National League East,12 games behind the New York Mets,and three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild-Card race. The Phillies,managed by Charlie Manuel,played their home games at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was the National League's Most Valuable Player for the 2006 season,and was the winner of the Century 21 Home Run Derby,held during the All-Star Break at Pittsburgh.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Chicago White Sox. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
Garrett Patrick Stubbs is an American professional baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros. Stubbs attended the University of Southern California (USC),and played college baseball for the USC Trojans. While there,he won the 2015 Johnny Bench Award as the nation's best collegiate catcher.
