Felipe Rojas Alou is a former Major League Baseball outfielder,first baseman,coach and manager. He managed the Montreal Expos (1992–2001) and the San Francisco Giants (2003–2006). The first Dominican to play regularly in the major leagues,he is the most prominent member of one of the sport's most notable families of the late 20th century:he was the oldest of the trio of baseball-playing brothers that included Matty and Jesús,who were both primarily outfielders,and his son Moisés was also primarily an outfielder;all but Jesús have been named All-Stars at least twice. His son Luis,in turn,managed the New York Mets.
Alfonso Guilleard Soriano is a Dominican former professional baseball left fielder and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Texas Rangers,Washington Nationals,and Chicago Cubs,and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub was an American professional baseball player and television color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball for 23 seasons as a right fielder,designated hitter,and first baseman. A six-time All-Star known for his hitting prowess,Staub produced 2,716 hits over his playing career,just 284 hits shy of the 3,000 hit plateau. He was an original member of the Montreal Expos and the team's first star,“le Grand Orange’”. Although he played just 518 of his 2,951 games as an Expo,his enduring popularity led them to retire his number in 1993,while the Mets inducted him into their team Hall of Fame in 1986.
Stephen Bradley Wilkerson is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight seasons. He is the assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees of MLB.
Brian O'Neal Jordan is an American former professional baseball and professional gridiron football player. Jordan played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League as a safety from 1989 to 1991,and played for the St. Louis Cardinals,Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from 1992 to 2006. Jordan was an MLB All-Star in 1999.
Kelly Andrew Johnson is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Yankees,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Mets. While primarily a second baseman,Johnson has appeared at every position except for pitcher,catcher,and center field during his career. Johnson was the first player to appear in a game for all five American League East teams;Steve Pearce became the second in 2018. He was on the New York Mets' postseason roster in 2015,where he appeared in his first World Series.
Jeffrey Braden Francoeur,nicknamed "Frenchy",is an American former professional baseball right fielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,New York Mets,Texas Rangers,Kansas City Royals,San Francisco Giants,San Diego Padres,Philadelphia Phillies,and Miami Marlins. When his playing days ended,he became a broadcaster;Francoeur is currently the lead television analyst for Atlanta Braves games.
Gerald Floyd Williams was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees,Milwaukee Brewers,Atlanta Braves,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,and New York Mets from 1992 to 2005.
Gary Steven Roenicke is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976),Baltimore Orioles (1978–85),New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987–88).
Justin Irvin Upton is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. Nicknamed "J-Up",he has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,Detroit Tigers,Los Angeles Angels,and Seattle Mariners. He has been a teammate of his brother B. J. Upton with both the Braves and the Padres. While primarily a right fielder throughout his career,Upton has since transitioned to left field for the Braves,Padres and Tigers.
Michael Ray Bourn is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Baltimore Orioles between 2006 and 2016. He also played internationally for the United States national baseball team.
The 2007 Atlanta Braves season was the 42nd season in Atlanta and the 137th overall. They attempted to recapture the NL East title,which they had relinquished in 2006 for the first time since joining the division in 1994. They opened their season with a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Yunel Escobar Almenares is a Cuban-born American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,and Los Angeles Angels. While he primarily played shortstop during his career,Escobar later transitioned to third base.
The 1995 Atlanta Braves season was the 125th season in the history of the franchise and 30th season in the city of Atlanta. The team finished the strike-shortened season with a record of 90–54,the best in the National League,en route to winning the World Series. For the sixth straight season,the team was managed by Bobby Cox.
The 2004 Atlanta Braves season marked the franchise's 39th season in Atlanta and 134th overall. The Braves won their 10th consecutive division title,finishing 10 games ahead of the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
The 2006 Washington Nationals season was the franchise's second season in Washington,D.C.,and 38th season overall.
The 2009 New York Mets season was a season in American baseball. It was the franchise's 48th season,and the team's first year at Citi Field,which opened on April 13 against the San Diego Padres. The Mets finished with a 70–92 record,as the season was plagued by many injuries.
Travis Emmanuel d'Arnaud,nicknamed Lil D,is an American professional baseball catcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the supplemental first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He previously played in MLB for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut in 2013.
Joc Russell Pederson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,and Atlanta Braves. He is a two-time World Series champion,and a two-time All Star.
Abraham Almonte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Cleveland Indians,Kansas City Royals,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Atlanta Braves,and Boston Red Sox.
