Carlos Felipe Peña is a Dominican former professional baseball first baseman and current broadcaster. 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.
Kevin Forrest Cash is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously,Cash played catcher in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Houston Astros. As a player,Cash was listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg);he batted and threw right-handed. He was the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians before being hired as the Rays' manager in December 2014. Cash was the American League Manager of the Year in 2020 and 2021,the first AL manager to win the award consecutively. Cash will enter the 2024 season as the longest-tenured manager in MLB.
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.
Sean John Rodriguez is an American former professional baseball utility player who is currently a player development instructor for the Philadelphia Phillies. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Tampa Bay Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. Rodriguez was drafted out of high school by the Angels in the third round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 2008. While primarily a second baseman,Rodriguez has played at every position in his MLB career except for catcher.
Erik Floyd Kratz is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,Kansas City Royals,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,San Francisco Giants,Tampa Bay Rays,and New York Yankees during an 11-year career. Kratz was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
The Tampa Bay Rays 2012 season was the team's 15th season of baseball,and the fifth as the "Rays". The Rays hoped to improve on their 91–71 record from 2011 and make the postseason for a franchise record third straight season. They finished the season 90–72,third place in the American League East,and third place in the American League Wild Card,missing the postseason for the first time since 2009.
The 2012 Florida Gators baseball team represented the University of Florida in the sport of baseball during the 2012 college baseball season. The Gators competed in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They played their home games at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium,on the university's Gainesville,Florida campus. The team was coached by Kevin O'Sullivan,who was in his fifth season at Florida. The Gators sought to build upon their appearance in the 2011 College World Series Finals,where they were eliminated by South Carolina in two games.
Jesús Marcelo Sucre Medina is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,and Baltimore Orioles.
Kevin James Kiermaier is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Curtis Michael Casali,is an American professional baseball catcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. He played college baseball at Vanderbilt University,and was selected in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2014 with the Tampa Bay Rays,and has also played for the San Francisco Giants,Seattle Mariners,and Cincinnati Reds.
Guillermo Heredia Molina Jr. is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He made his MLB debut in 2016. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed.
Mallex Lydell Smith is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves in 2016,Tampa Bay Rays from 2017 to 2018,and Seattle Mariners from 2019 to 2020.
Luke Richard Maile is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Toronto Blue Jays,Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians. Before his professional career,Maile played amateur baseball for Covington Catholic High School and the University of Kentucky.
Jakob Christopher Bauers is an American professional baseball first baseman,outfielder,and designated hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Cleveland Guardians,Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. He bats and throws left-handed.
Jonah Nathan Heim is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics.
Michael Gregory Marjama is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He played for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and college baseball for the Long Beach State Dirtbags.
Anthony John Bemboom is an American professional baseball catcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles.
Joseph Caleb Odom is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays.
Charlie Samuel Valerio is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher and a former bullpen catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He signed with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent in 2010 and played in the minor &independent leagues from 2010–2021. Valerio also played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.
RenéRafael Pinto Escobar is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
