David Allen Wright is an American former professional baseball third baseman who spent his entire 14-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Mets. Chosen by the Mets in the 2001 MLB draft,he made his MLB debut on July 21,2004 at Shea Stadium. Wright was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic where he led the tournament with 10 RBI and a .438 batting average.
Curtis Granderson Jr.,nicknamed "the Grandyman",is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,New York Yankees,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,Toronto Blue Jays,Milwaukee Brewers,and Miami Marlins.
Ryan Wallace Zimmerman is an American former professional baseball infielder who spent his entire 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Washington Nationals. Zimmerman graduated from Kellam High School in Virginia Beach,Virginia,and played college baseball at the University of Virginia. Nicknamed "Mr. National",he was selected in the first round as the fourth overall pick by the Nationals in the 2005 MLB draft and then played for the team from its 2005 inaugural season in Washington,D.C.,through 2021. Known for his clutch hitting and walk-off hits,Zimmerman was primarily a third baseman before moving to first base in 2015. He was twice selected as an MLB All-Star,won one Gold Glove and two Silver Slugger awards,and was a World Series champion with the 2019 Nationals.
Adrián González Savín,also known by his nicknames "A-Gon" and "Titán",is a Mexican-American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,San Diego Padres,Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets.
Joaquín Arias is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,New York Mets,and San Francisco Giants.
Asdrúbal JoséCabrera is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,Texas Rangers,Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Cabrera,a switch hitter,is a two-time All-Star. He was primarily a middle infielder for most of his career,but transitioned to playing more third base during the 2017 season and began playing first base late in the 2019 season.
Jay Allen Bruce is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. The Reds drafted Bruce in the first round,12th overall pick,of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft;he made his MLB debut in 2008. Bruce was named an All-Star three times during his career,and won the Silver Slugger Award twice.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Chicago White Sox. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
Travis Emmanuel d'Arnaud is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 2013.
Jorge Carlos Soler Castillo is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs,Kansas City Royals,Atlanta Braves,Miami Marlins,and San Francisco Giants.
Joseph Matthew Panik is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,New York Mets,Toronto Blue Jays,and Miami Marlins. Panik was an All-Star in 2015 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2016.
James Brian Dozier is an American former professional baseball second baseman. The Minnesota Twins selected Dozier in the eighth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2012 and he played in MLB for the Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Washington Nationals and New York Mets. Dozier was an All-Star in 2015,and won a Gold Glove Award in 2017.
Maxwell Steven Muncy is an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He played in MLB for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016 and later joined the Dodgers in 2018,winning the World Series with the team in 2020 and 2024.
Michael Thomas Conforto,nicknamed "Scooter",is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
Eric Singleton Campbell,nicknamed "Soup",is an American professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Enrique JoséHernández González,nicknamed Kike,is a Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.
Matthew William Reynolds is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Washington Nationals,Kansas City Royals,and Cincinnati Reds. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
The 2015 New York Mets season was the 54th season in the franchises' history. The Mets finished the regular season with a record of 90–72,winning the National League East title on September 26,their first division title since 2006 and sixth overall. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS in five games and swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS. They lost to the Kansas City Royals in five games in the 2015 World Series. It was the Mets' first appearance in the World Series since 2000 when they lost to the New York Yankees. It marked the team's first winning season since Citi Field opened in 2009.
The 2015 Kansas City Royals season was the 47th for the franchise,and their 43rd at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals made their second consecutive World Series appearance in 2015,after winning the American League in 2014. They won the series for the first time since 1985. The team won their first AL Central title on September 24,2015,the first time the Royals won their division since 1985. They opened the playoffs by defeating the Houston Astros in five games in the ALDS and then defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in six games in the ALCS. They defeated the New York Mets in five games in the World Series,the second World Series championship in franchise history. The 2015 Royals were the first team since the 1989 Oakland Athletics to win the World Series after having lost the series in the previous season. This would not happen again until the 2022 Houston Astros would accomplish this feat. This would be the last season the Royals would make the playoffs until 2024.
William Dills Smith is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals. He was selected by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft,and made his MLB debut in 2019. Smith is a two-time All-Star and won the World Series with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024.
