Kenneth Gene Caminiti was an American third baseman who spent 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Houston Astros,San Diego Padres (1995–1998),Texas Rangers (2001) and Atlanta Braves (2001). He was named the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) with San Diego in 1996,and is a member of the Padres Hall of Fame. He died of a cocaine and heroin drug overdose on October 10,2004.
Phillip Joseph Nevin is an American professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He is the manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for 12 seasons,appearing in 1,217 games played between 1995 and 2006 for the Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,Anaheim Angels,San Diego Padres,Texas Rangers,Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins. He has previously served as a coach in MLB for the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees.
David Gus "Buddy" Bell is an American former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) currently serving as vice president and senior advisor to the general manager for the Cincinnati Reds.
Carlos Felipe Peña is a Dominican former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays,Chicago Cubs,Houston Astros,and Kansas City Royals.
Douglas Lee Rader,nicknamed "The Red Rooster",is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability,winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974.
John Milton "Mickey" Rivers is an American former baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1984 for the California Angels,New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. As a member of the Yankees,he was part of two World Series championship teams,both wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers,in 1977 and 1978. "Mick The Quick" was generally known as a speedy leadoff hitter who made contact and was an excellent center fielder,with a below-average throwing arm.
Luis Bienvenido Pujols Toribio is a Dominican former professional baseball player coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1977 to 1985,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980. He also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. Although Pujols didn't produce impressive offensive statistics,he excelled defensively which enabled him to sustain a nine-year career as a back-up catcher.
Dennis Martin Walling is a former Major League Baseball player. Walling played all or parts of 18 seasons in the majors,from 1975 to 1992. His most frequent position was third base,but he also saw significant time as an outfielder and first baseman.
Franklin Lee Stubbs is a former professional baseball player who was in the major leagues (MLB) from 1984 to 1995. Stubbs played on four MLB teams in that time. His best season came in 1990 with the Houston Astros. Stubbs entered coaching after retiring as a player.
Cornelius Joseph Ryan was an American professional baseball second baseman,third baseman,coach and manager who served as interim manager of two Major League Baseball teams,the 1975 Atlanta Braves and the 1977 Texas Rangers.
Manuel Lora Lee is a former shortstop and second baseman for Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays (1985–92),Texas Rangers (1993–94) and St. Louis Cardinals (1995). He was originally signed as an amateur free agent with the New York Mets in 1982.
Sean Robert Berry is an American former professional baseball third baseman and current coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams from 1990 to 2000.
David Wayne Roberts,is a former professional baseball third baseman and catcher,who played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Diego Padres,Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,and Philadelphia Phillies,between 1972 and 1982.
Robert Douglas Flynn,Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 to 1985 as an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,Texas Rangers,Montreal Expos and the Detroit Tigers. Flynn was a member of two world championship winning teams with the Cincinnati Reds and won a Gold Glove Award in 1980 as a member of the New York Mets.
The Texas Rangers 1984 season involved the Rangers' finishing 7th in the American League West,with a record of 69 wins and 92 losses.
In the Houston Astros' 1984 American baseball season,the Houston Astros competed in the National League West.
Thomas Steven Ashford is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He was drafted second overall in the 1974 January Draft by the San Diego Padres. In addition to the Padres,Ashford also played for the Texas Rangers (1980),New York Yankees (1981),New York Mets (1983) and Kansas City Royals (1984).
John Michael"Jack"Daugherty is a former major league first baseman and outfielder for parts of seven seasons with the Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos.
Alan Lee Knicely is an American former professional baseball catcher who played all or parts of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1979 until 1986. He served mainly as a backup catcher for four teams during that time,while also playing some first base and outfield.
Matthew Russell Downs Sr. is an American former Major League Baseball infielder. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg). Previously,he had played for the San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed.
