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 and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1976,most notably as the leadoff hitter for the Minnesota Twins teams that won two consecutive American League Western Division titles in 1969 and 1970. He later played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,and New York Yankees.
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.
Colbert Dale "Toby" Harrah is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played 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 Washington Senators 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.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1972 throughout the world.
Kenneth Joseph Aspromonte is an American retired 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 an American former professional baseball outfielder,first baseman,and designated hitter. In college,he was a catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants,and Texas Rangers,as well as in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions. 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. He had a .275 batting average,427 hits,55 home runs,and 250 RBI in 463 career games.
James Michael Hegan was an American professional baseball player,who later worked as a sports commentator. In Major League Baseball (MLB) he was a first baseman and outfielder,and played for three different American League (AL) franchises between 1964 and 1977. He was the son of longtime Cleveland Indians catcher Jim Hegan.
Edwin Albert Brinkman was an American professional baseball player,coach and scout. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1975,most prominently as a member of the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers.
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).
Richard Francis Stelmaszek was an American Major League Baseball catcher,and bullpen coach for the Minnesota Twins.
Douglas Raymond Davis is an American former professional baseball player and coach. Davis is currently the manager of the Round Rock Express,the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. During his playing career,he appeared in seven games over two seasons as a catcher and third baseman for the California Angels and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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.
Michael T. Hollimon is an American 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 Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,and Chicago Cubs,and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. He has also served as a coach for the Cubs.
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.
