Freddie Joseph Patek,nicknamed "the Flea" or "the Cricket",is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Kansas City Royals and California Angels. At 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall,he was the shortest MLB player of his time.
Thomas Erwin McMillan is an American former professional baseball player whose career spanned seven seasons,including one in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners (1977). As a member of the inaugural Mariners team,McMillan,a shortstop,went hitless in five at-bats. The majority of his career was spent in the minor leagues. After he was drafted out of Jacksonville University by the Cleveland Indians during the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft,McMillan made his professional debut that year with the Double-A San Antonio Brewers.
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 played at every position in his MLB career except for catcher.
Andrew Stefan McCutchen is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Thomas Samuel Manzella,Jr. is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.
Mpho' Gift Ngoepe is a South African former professional baseball shortstop and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays. In 2017,he became the first South African,and the first native of continental Africa,to reach the Major Leagues.
Pedro Alexander Florimón Jr.,is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Minnesota Twins,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Philadelphia Phillies. In 2004,Florimón was signed by the Orioles,as a non-drafted free agent. He made his MLB debut,in 2011.
Stephen Anthony Paul Lombardozzi Jr. is an American former professional baseball second baseman and left fielder. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals,Baltimore Orioles,Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
Alen Rery Hanson Michel is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. A second baseman and outfielder,Hanson made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 17,2016,and has also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox,San Francisco Giants,and Toronto Blue Jays. He has additionally played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Cole Bryson Tucker is an American professional baseball shortstop and outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.
Kevin Bradley Newman is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. Newman played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats of the University of Arizona,before the Pirates selected him in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft.
Ha-seong Kim is a South Korean professional baseball shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Kim was drafted 41st overall by the Nexen Heroes in the 2014 Korea Baseball Organization Draft. He made his KBO debut with the Heroes in May 2014 and won the KBO Golden Glove Award in 2018,2019 and 2020. In December 2020,Kim signed with the San Diego Padres,and made his MLB debut in 2021. In 2023,Kim became the first Korean-born player to win a Gold Glove Award.
Andrew Jerome Maggi is an Italian-American professional baseball infielder in the Detroit Tigers organization. Maggi is of Italian descent and he played for the Italy national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Maggi gained significant attention from both the media and fans in 2023,when after 13 years of playing in the minors,he made his major league debut.
Oneil Cruz is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Ryan James Vilade is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies.
Jared Cole Oliva is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Seattle Mariners organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Alexander "Alika" David Williams is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Liover Peguero is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Jared Robert Triolo is an American professional baseball third baseman and second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Vincent James Capra is an American professional baseball infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates.
