Iván Calderón Pérez was a Puerto Rican professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams from 1984 to 1993,and was named an All-Star in 1991. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg),he batted and threw right-handed. Nicknamed "Ivan the Terrible",Calderón was killed in a shooting in Puerto Rico in December 2003.
Gary Edmund Carter was an American professional baseball catcher whose 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career was spent primarily with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. Nicknamed "the Kid" for his youthful exuberance,Carter was named an All-Star 11 times,and was a member of the 1986 World Series Champion Mets.
Baudilio JoséDíaz Seijas was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1977 to 1989,most prominently with the Cleveland Indians where he rose to prominence as an American League (AL) All-Star player in 1981 and,later with the Philadelphia Phillies where he was a member of the 1983 National League pennant winning team. He earned his second All-Star game berth with the Cincinnati Reds in 1987. Diaz began his career with the Boston Red Sox. He was the first Venezuelan to play regularly as a catcher in Major League Baseball. In 2006,Díaz was posthumously inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame.
Raymond William Schalk was an American professional baseball player,coach,manager and scout. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox for the majority of his career. Known for his fine handling of pitchers and outstanding defensive ability,Schalk was considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era. He revolutionized the way the catching position was played by using his speed and agility to expand the previously accepted defensive capabilities for his position. Schalk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
Angel Sandy Martínez Martínez is a Dominican former professional baseball player,and current Manager for the DSL Nationals. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays (1995-1997),Chicago Cubs (1998-1999),Florida Marlins (2000),Montreal Expos (2001),Cleveland Indians (2004),and Boston Red Sox (2004). He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.
The 2005 Boston Red Sox season was the 105th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished second in the American League East with a record of 95–67,the same record as the New York Yankees. The Yankees were deemed the division winner,due to their 10–9 head-to-head record against the Red Sox during the regular season. The Red Sox qualified for the postseason as the AL wild card,but were swept by the American League Central champion Chicago White Sox in the ALDS.
Ted Crawford Sizemore is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1969.
Samuel Lester "Slam" Agnew was an American professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1913 through 1919 for the St. Louis Browns,Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators. Agnew batted and threw right-handed.
Michael Anthony Napoli is an American former professional baseball first baseman and catcher who is currently the first base coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Barry Clifton Foote,is an American former professional baseball player,scout,coach,and minor league manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos (1973–1977),Philadelphia Phillies (1977–1978),Chicago Cubs (1979–1981),and New York Yankees (1981–1982). Although he was highly regarded as a younger player,he suffered numerous injuries and played most of his baseball career as a reserve player.
Edward Martin Herrmann was an American professional baseball player born in San Diego,California. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Chicago White Sox,the New York Yankees,the California Angels,the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos from 1967 through 1978. He batted left and threw right handed.
David Martin Rader is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1971 through 1980,with the San Francisco Giants (1971–1976),St. Louis Cardinals (1977),Chicago Cubs (1978),Philadelphia Phillies (1979) and Boston Red Sox (1980). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
The 1979 Boston Red Sox season was the 79th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished third in the American League East with a record of 91 wins and 69 losses,11+1⁄2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles,who went on to win the AL championship.
Frank Anthony Pytlak was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians (1932–40) and Boston Red Sox. He was known as a line drive hitter and an excellent defensive catcher.
Stephen Bradley Dillard is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Detroit Tigers,Chicago Cubs,and Chicago White Sox. Dillard,a reserve infielder,played mainly as a second baseman.
The 1984 Montreal Expos season was the 16th season in franchise history. They recorded 78 wins during the 1984 season and finished in fifth place in the National League East. A managerial change occurred as Bill Virdon was replaced by Jim Fanning. The highlight of the Expos season was the acquisition of Pete Rose. After being benched in the 1983 World Series,Rose left the Phillies and signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos. He garnered his 4,000th hit with the team on April 13,1984 against the Phillies,being only the second player to do so.
John Dominic Boccabella is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1974 with the Chicago Cubs,Montreal Expos and San Francisco Giants.
The 2001 Montreal Expos season was the 33rd season in franchise history.
Michael James Ryan was an American professional baseball catcher who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball,before becoming a longtime coach as well as a minor league manager. He played for the Boston Red Sox,Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1964 to 1974. He batted and threw right-handed,stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 205 pounds (93 kg). He was a native of Haverhill,Massachusetts,where he graduated from St. James High School.
Marvis Edwin Foley is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher and coach,and minor league manager. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers in all or part of five seasons between 1978 and 1984,went on to serve as a catching instructor for the Colorado Rockies,and is the only manager ever to win league championships in all three major Triple-A leagues.
