Harry Edwin Heilmann,nicknamed "Slug",was an American baseball player and radio announcer. He played professional baseball for 19 years between 1913 and 1932,including 17 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds. He was a play-by-play announcer for the Tigers for 17 years from 1934 to 1950.
David Dale Alexander,nicknamed "Moose",was an American baseball player and manager.
Scott Bruce Rolen is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,Toronto Blue Jays,and Cincinnati Reds from 1996 to 2012.
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.
William Joseph Haselman is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons between 1990 and 2003. A first-round selection in the 1987 MLB draft,he played for the Texas Rangers,Seattle Mariners,Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. He previously was the bullpen coach and first base coach for the Red Sox and the third base coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He has also served as a manager in Minor League Baseball.
Vada Edward Pinson Jr. was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball for 18 years (1958–1975),most notably for the Cincinnati Reds,for whom he played from 1958 to 1968 as a four-time National League All-Star. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1977. The 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m),170 lb (77 kg) Pinson,who batted and threw left-handed,combined power,speed,and strong defensive ability. Pinson has the most hits of any retired batter not inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame,excluding those suspected of performance enhancing drug use or gambling.
Johnny Bilton Wockenfuss,sometimes known by the nicknames "Fuss" and "Johnny B.",was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. He was known for his strong throwing arm,unorthodox batting stance,and ability to play at multiple positions.
Michael Anthony Easler,nicknamed "the Hit Man",is an American former professional baseball outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Philadelphia Phillies,from 1973 to 1987.
Ryan Francis Garko is an American 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.
William Allen Stein is an American former professional baseball player and manager. His playing career spanned 17 seasons,14 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972–1973),the Chicago White Sox (1974–1976),the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980),and the Texas Rangers (1981–1985). Over his career in the majors Stein batted .267 with 122 doubles,18 triples,44 home runs,and 311 runs batted in (RBIs) in 959 games played. Stein played numerous fielding positions over his major league career,including third base,second base,first base,left field,right field,and shortstop. He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.
Elias Calvin "Liz" Funk was an American left-handed baseball center fielder.
John Costen Shockley was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 51 Major League games for the Philadelphia Phillies (1964) and Los Angeles Angels (1965). A first baseman who batted and threw left-handed,Shockley was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg).
Jonathan Charles Lucroy is an American former professional baseball catcher. Between 2010 and 2021,he spent 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) playing for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Colorado Rockies,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels,Chicago Cubs,Boston Red Sox,Washington Nationals,and Atlanta Braves.
Wilburn Edward "Eddy" Furniss III is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. A standout college baseball player for Louisiana State University (LSU),Furniss has been inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame,the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame,and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. He is the 10th athlete,and 2nd baseball player,in LSU history to have his number retired.
Trevor John Story is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies.
Michael Elliott Reed is an American professional baseball player in the Texas Rangers organization.
Blake Shane Gailen is an American-Israeli hitting coach for the Arizona Complex League Dodgers and left-handed former professional baseball outfielder. He also plays for the Israel National Baseball Team.
Matthew Thomas Beaty is an American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,San Diego Padres,San Francisco Giants,and Kansas City Royals. He played college baseball for the Belmont Bruins. The Dodgers selected Beaty in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut for them in 2019.
Kody Michael Hoese is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Connor Sun-Han Wong is an American professional baseball catcher and infielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 181 pounds (82 kg),he bats and throws right-handed. He made his MLB debut in June 2021,prior to which he played every position except pitcher in the minor leagues.
