Luis Emilio Gonzalez,nicknamed "Gonzo",is an American former baseball outfielder who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven teams. Gonzalez spent his best years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was one of the most popular players in the organization's history. His game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera clinched the Diamondbacks' first and only World Series championship to date. Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2001. In addition to good power,Gonzalez was known as an exceptional gap hitter. His 596 career doubles currently rank 19th on the all-time MLB list.
Moisés Rojas-Alou Beltré is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 seasons in the National League. In 1,942 career games,Alou had a batting average of .303 with 2,134 hits,421 doubles,332 home runs,and 1,287 runs batted in.
Daryle Lamar Ward is an American former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2008 for the Houston Astros,Los Angeles Dodgers,Pittsburgh Pirates,Washington Nationals,Atlanta Braves,and Chicago Cubs. He is the son of former major leaguer Gary Ward. Daryle Ward is currently the Hitting Coach for the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
William Lance Berkman,nicknamed "Fat Elvis" and "Big Puma",is an American baseball coach and former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman,who is the former head baseball coach of the Houston Christian Huskies. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,New York Yankees,St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. Berkman is a six-time MLB All-Star and won a World Series championship and the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award with the Cardinals in 2011. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m),and weighs 220 pounds (100 kg). Berkman spent various seasons of his career as a regular at all three outfield positions.
Carlos Noriel Lee,nicknamed "El Caballo",is a Panamanian former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2012 with the Chicago White Sox,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,and Miami Marlins. He had 17 career grand slams,ranking him seventh in MLB history;his seven grand slams hit with the Astros is a club record he shares with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.
Walter Earnest Young,Jr. was an American professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2005 as a first baseman and designated hitter.
Preston James Richard Wilson is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played all or parts of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2007 for the New York Mets,Florida Marlins,Colorado Rockies,Washington Nationals,Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. He is both the nephew and stepson of former New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson.
Michael Anthony Easler,nicknamed "the Hit Man",is an American former professional baseball outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Philadelphia Phillies,from 1973 to 1987.
David Joseph Magadan is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He retired as an MLB player after a 16-year career as an above average hitting first and third baseman. He is the cousin and godson of former manager Lou Piniella;Piniella was also Magadan's manager during his stint with the Seattle Mariners in 1993.
Yulieski Gourriel Castillo,commonly known as Yuli Gurriel and nicknamed "La Piña",is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman and third baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban National Series (CNS),the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),and the Houston Astros,Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Gurriel is a former member of Cuba's national team,and an Olympic Games gold medalist in 2004. A versatile infielder,he has also played shortstop andsecond base in the major leagues.
The 2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was their third since the franchise was created. They finished last in the American League East with a record of 69–92. Their manager was Larry Rothschild,who entered his third year with the club. This season is sometimes referred to by rays' fans as the "Hit Show" because the club signed several big-name sluggers in hopes of the team putting up better offensive numbers.
Vernon Christopher Carter is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,and New York Yankees. In 2016,while playing for the Brewers,Carter led the National League in home runs,along with Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado,with 41.
Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton,formerly known as Mike Stanton,is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Florida/Miami Marlins. Stanton stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall and weighs 245 pounds (111 kg). He bats and throws right-handed. Stanton is the Marlins' all-time home run leader and the only active player with over 400 home runs.
Fehlandt A. Lentini is a former American professional baseball player who last played as an outfielder with the Long Island Ducks. Lentini,an outfielder,has played with many different minor and independent league teams over his career,which began in 2001 with the Martinsville Astros of the rookie-level Appalachian League. He attended Sonoma State University and from there,was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent. In the Astros organization,he played with six different teams from 2001 to 2003. During the 2004 season,Lentini began his tenure in the independent league circuit,signing with the Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League. That season,was named a league all-star.
Osvaldo "Ozzie" Martínez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins.
Julio Daniel Martinez is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,Arizona Diamondbacks,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets. He made his MLB debut in 2011. A right-handed thrower and batter,Martinez stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 230 pounds (100 kg).
Colin Richard Moran is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds.
Kyle Daniel Tucker is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros.
Yordan Ruben Alvarez is a Cuban professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Astros. Alvarez stands 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m),weighs 237 pounds (108 kg),bats left-handed and throws right-handed. He is a three-time All-Star.
Luis Sangel Arráez is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. Arráez represents the Venezuelan national team in international competitions. He is nicknamed "La Regadera".
