Andrew Jay Hinch is an American professional baseball coach and former player who is the manager of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Hinch played catcher for the Oakland Athletics (1998–2000),Kansas City Royals (2001–2002),Detroit Tigers (2003),and Philadelphia Phillies (2004).
JoséLuis Cruz Jr.,is a Puerto Rican baseball coach and former outfielder,who is the current head baseball coach for the Rice Owls. He played college baseball at Rice University from 1992 to 1995 and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons from 1997 to 2008. In 2021,he returned to his alma mater,Rice.
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. He entered the 2024 season as the longest-tenured manager in MLB.
Lawrence Lee Rothschild is an American former professional baseball pitcher,coach,and manager who is currently the pitching consultant for the Windy City ThunderBolts of the Frontier League.
Jason Dean Lane is an American professional baseball former player who is the third base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres. Originally starting his career as an outfielder,Lane switched positions and became a pitcher.
Joshua William Paul is an American former professional baseball catcher and professional coach. He most recently served as the quality control coach for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels,Chicago White Sox,Chicago Cubs,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He also coached the Angels and New York Yankees.
Chad Michael Qualls is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Arizona Diamondbacks,Tampa Bay Rays,San Diego Padres,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,Pittsburgh Pirates,Miami Marlins,and Colorado Rockies.
Geoffrey Edward Blum is an American former professional baseball infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos,Houston Astros,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,San Diego Padres,Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is currently the TV color analyst for the Houston Astros.
Eric Walter Munson is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current minor-league baseball coach. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers,behind Josh Hamilton and Josh Beckett.
Mark Steven Hutton is an Australian former professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He played for the New York Yankees,Florida Marlins,Colorado Rockies,and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 1998. He also represented the Australia national baseball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Hutton was the first Australian starting pitcher in MLB.
David William Eiland is an American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher for ten Major League Baseball seasons. Eiland played college baseball for the University of Florida and the University of South Florida,and thereafter,played professionally for the New York Yankees,San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He has also been a pitching coach for the New York Yankees,the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.
Robert Peter Geren is an American former professional baseball catcher and manager,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1988–1991) and San Diego Padres (1993). Geren managed the Oakland Athletics from 2007 through 2011. He served in various coaching capacities for the A's and New York Mets,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the major league field coordinator for the Dodgers.
Below are lists of Rule 5 draft results since 1997. Players selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) phase of the Rule 5 draft must be kept on their new team's active roster for the entire following MLB season,or they are placed on waivers and offered back to their original team if not claimed. Players chosen in the Minor League Baseball phase(s) of the Rule 5 draft remain with their new organization without restrictions.
Robert Lewis Thomson,nicknamed "Topper",is a Canadian professional baseball manager for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.
Daniel John Radison is an American coach and instructor in professional baseball. A former minor league catcher,he has also been a Major League Baseball (MLB) coach for the San Diego Padres,Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. Radison batted and threw right-handed as a player,and was listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighing 180 pounds (82 kg).
Josue Espada is a Puerto Rican professional baseball coach and former Minor League Baseball player. He is the manager of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously coached in MLB for the Astros,Miami Marlins,and New York Yankees.
Lance Michael Pendleton is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros.
Joseph Patrick Wendle is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Tampa Bay Rays,Miami Marlins,and New York Mets. He is one of the few MLB players to not use batting gloves.
Benjamin Joseph Gamel is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Cleveland Indians,Pittsburgh Pirates,San Diego Padres,and New York Mets.
