Douglas Reagan Ault was an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays. He is best known for hitting the first two home runs in Blue Jays history,in the team's first Major League Baseball (MLB) game on April 7,1977,a 9–5 Toronto win against the Chicago White Sox.
César Leonardo Tovar,nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility",was a Venezuelan professional baseball player,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins (1965–1972),Philadelphia Phillies (1973),Texas Rangers (1974–1975),Oakland Athletics (1975–1976),and New York Yankees (1976). Tovar was an extremely versatile player capable of playing various defensive positions on the field. In 1968,he became only the second player in MLB history to play all nine field positions during a single game,a feat first accomplished by Bert Campaneris,in 1965. Tovar also had a prolific career in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL),where he played 26 seasons –second only to the 30 seasons played by Vic Davalillo.
Julio César Franco Robles is a Dominican former professional baseball player and coach,who is a hitting coach for the farm team of the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He spent most of his playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB),entering the major leagues in 1982 and last appearing in 2007,at which time he was the oldest active big league player. During that stretch,Franco also spent two seasons playing in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and one season playing in the KBO.
James Barton "Mickey" Vernon was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for the Washington Senators,Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox (1956–1957),Milwaukee Braves (1959),and Pittsburgh Pirates (1960). He also was the first manager in the history of the expansion edition of the Senators,serving from 1961 through May 21,1963,and was a coach for four MLB teams between 1960 and 1982.
Michael Lee Cubbage is a former third baseman,coach and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m),180 pounds (82 kg),he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Colbert Dale (Toby) Harrah is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1986. Harrah played the majority of his career for the Texas Rangers franchise,including his rookie season during the team's final year as the in 1971. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. In 1992,he briefly served as manager of the Rangers. Harrah most recently served as the assistant hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers.
Kenneth Joseph Aspromonte is a retired American professional baseball player and manager. During his active career,Aspromonte spent all or parts of seven seasons (1957–63) in the Major Leagues,mostly as a second baseman,for the Boston Red Sox,Washington Senators,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of the American League,and the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago Cubs of the National League. He spent three years (1964–66) playing in Japan with the Chunichi Dragons and Taiyo Whales. He also managed in the Major Leagues for three full seasons as skipper of the 1972–74 Indians.
Ryan Francis Garko is a former professional baseball outfielder,first baseman,and designated hitter. In college,he was a catcher. He played for the Cleveland Indians,the San Francisco Giants,and the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball as well as the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization. Garko was seen by former ESPN reporter John Sickels as a good hitter who hit to all parts of the field,but with poor defensive instincts. Through 2010,he had a .275 career average,427 hits,55 home runs,and 250 RBI in 463 games.
Herbert Eugene Plews was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He played four years in the majors,from 1956 to 1959 with the Washington Senators and in 1959 for the Boston Red Sox. In the minor leagues he played for Kansas City,Binghamton,Norfolk,and Denver before reaching the majors in 1956,and Toronto,Birmingham,Hawaii,Tacoma,and Arkansas after his major league career ended. During his playing career he served in the military from 1951 to 1952,during the Korean War. Plews batted left-handed and threw right-handed;he was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 160 pounds (73 kg).
Richard Arlin Billings is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher,outfielder and third baseman for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1968–74) and St. Louis Cardinals (1974–75).
Delbert Quentin Wilber,was an American professional baseball player,manager,coach and scout. A catcher,he appeared in 299 Major League games for the St. Louis Cardinals (1946–49),Philadelphia Phillies (1951–52) and Boston Red Sox (1952–54). The native of Lincoln Park,Michigan,threw and batted right-handed. He stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (91 kg).
Patrick Edward Putnam is an American former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Seattle Mariners,and Minnesota Twins. Putnam also played for the Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Joseph Anthony Klein III was an American professional baseball executive. At the time of his death,Klein was the executive director of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball,an independent circuit operating in the Northeast United States. Klein was a farm director,scouting director,and general manager in Major League Baseball from 1976 through 1995.
Edgar Victor Gonzalez is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.
Michael T. Hollimon is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman and shortstop. After a collegiate baseball career at the University of Texas and Oral Roberts University,Hollimon entered professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization in 2005. He played professionally through 2012,including a short stint with the 2008 Tigers,during which he played 11 major-league games.
Oswaldo Álvarez González was a Cuban professional baseball player. A shortstop and second baseman born in Bolondron in Matanzas Province,he appeared in 95 Major League Baseball (MLB) games for the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers. He threw and batted right-handed,stood 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighed 165 pounds (75 kg).
James Charles Adduci is a Canadian-born American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Texas Rangers,and Chicago Cubs and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
Larry Sidney "Bobo" Osborne was an American professional baseball player and scout. A first baseman and third baseman,Osborne appeared in 359 games over six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators (1963). He batted left-handed,threw right-handed,and was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and 205 pounds (93 kg). He was born in Chattahoochee,Georgia;his father,"Tiny",had been an MLB pitcher during the 1920s.
James Bernard Driscoll is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop who played in two seasons with the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Benjamin Eugene Taylor was an American professional baseball first baseman whose 13-year career included 52 games played over three partial seasons with the St. Louis Browns,Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Braves of Major League Baseball.
