Carlton Ernest Fisk,nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander",is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. In 1972,he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. Fisk is best known for his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series,during which he memorably waved his arms hoping for the batted ball to remain fair.
Aaron John Boone is an American baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2009. As a player,Boone is most recognized for his 2003 campaign with the Yankees,during which he hit the winning walk-off home run of the 2003 American League Championship Series.
Jason Andrew Varitek,nicknamed "Tek",is an American professional baseball coach and former catcher. He is the game planning coordinator,a uniformed coaching position,for the Boston Red Sox. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners,Varitek played his entire 15-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Red Sox. A three-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at catcher,as well as a Silver Slugger Award winner,Varitek was part of both the 2004 World Series and 2007 World Series Championship teams,and was viewed widely as one of the team's leaders. In December 2004 he was named the captain of the Red Sox,only their fourth captain since 1923. He was a switch-hitter.
William Richard Mueller is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Mueller's MLB playing career was spent with the San Francisco Giants,Chicago Cubs (2001–2002),Boston Red Sox (2003–2005),and Los Angeles Dodgers (2006). He is currently the assistant hitting coach for the Miami Marlins.
Mark Christian Bellhorn is an American former professional baseball infielder. In his ten-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,Bellhorn was best known for being the starting second baseman for the Boston Red Sox during their 2004 World Series championship season.
Carlos Felipe Peña is a Dominican former professional baseball first baseman and current broadcaster. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays,Chicago Cubs,Houston Astros,and Kansas City Royals.
Sean Thomas Casey,nicknamed "the Mayor",is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,Pittsburgh Pirates,Detroit Tigers,and Boston Red Sox. Casey was selected to the MLB All-Star Game three times during his career. He was the hitting coach for the New York Yankees in 2023. He was a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.
Kelly Brian Shoppach is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jason Drew Michaels,nicknamed "J-Mike",is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Cleveland Indians,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Houston Astros.
Mark Steven Kotsay is an American professional baseball manager and former outfielder. He is the manager for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). As a player,Kotsay appeared in 1,914 MLB games for the San Diego Padres,Florida Marlins,Athletics,Atlanta Braves,Boston Red Sox,Chicago White Sox,and Milwaukee Brewers. He coached for the Padres and Athletics before becoming manager of Oakland for the 2022 season.
Todd Arthur Walker is an American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2007. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg),he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Walker played college baseball at Louisiana State University (LSU) and is an inductee of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Darren William Bragg is an American former baseball outfielder who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Seattle Mariners (1994–1996),Boston Red Sox (1996–1999),St. Louis Cardinals (1999),Colorado Rockies (2000),New York Mets (2001),New York Yankees (2001),Atlanta Braves (2002–2003),San Diego Padres (2004),and the Cincinnati Reds (2004).
Gregory Blakemoor Norton is an American former professional baseball corner infielder. He spent 13 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) with six teams from 1996 through 2009. Since his retirement as a player,he has worked in the minor league system of the Florida Marlins,served as a coach for Auburn University,and was the minor league hitting coordinator for the Boston Red Sox.
Mitchell C. Jones is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009.
David Matthew Murphy is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The 1947 Boston Red Sox season was the 47th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished third in the American League (AL) with a record of 83 wins and 71 losses,14 games behind the New York Yankees,who went on to win the 1947 World Series.
The 1998 Boston Red Sox season was the 98th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished second in the American League East with a record of 92 wins and 70 losses,22 games behind the New York Yankees,who went on to win the 1998 World Series. The Red Sox qualified for the postseason as the AL wild card,but lost to the American League Central champion Cleveland Indians in the ALDS.
David Shelley Duncan is an American former professional baseball player. He was a left fielder,designated hitter,and first baseman. Duncan played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Cleveland Indians,and Tampa Bay Rays. He was the Major League field coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays,and later served as the analytics coordinator for the Chicago White Sox.
Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a Dominican former professional baseball player,manager and coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Chicago White Sox,and Houston Astros. After his playing career,Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He was most recently the first base coach for the New York Yankees. A four-time Gold Glove Award winner,Peña was known for his defensive abilities as well as his unorthodox squat behind home plate.
Ryan Michael LaMarre is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds,Boston Red Sox,Oakland Athletics,Minnesota Twins,Chicago White Sox,and New York Yankees.
