Juan Luis Rivera is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Montreal Expos,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox,where he was a six-time American League All-Star and team captain for the 2005 World Series winning team. Konerko began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2014,Konerko was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Ronald Ray Fairly was an American professional baseball player and television sports presenter. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and right fielder from 1958 to 1978,most prominently as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers where,he was an two-time All-Star player and was a member of three World Series winning teams.
Stephen Thomas Bilko was an American professional baseball player known for his home run hitting as a minor leaguer during the 1950s. He was 20 years old when he broke into Major League Baseball on September 22,1949,with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bilko threw and batted right-handed;he was listed as 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall,and 230 lb (100 kg),and was nicknamed "Stout Steve" during his career because of his ample girth.
Mark William Ellis is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Oakland Athletics,and also appeared for the Colorado Rockies,Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. Ellis posted a career .991 fielding percentage,the fifth-best all-time for a second baseman in MLB history at the time of his retirement.
Marlon Ordell Anderson is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams,over 12 seasons. He was widely known for his clutch hits,and writers for publications including The New York Times and Newsday had referred to him as one of the best pinch-hitters in the game. Anderson was the hitting coach for the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2018.
Adam Thomas Kennedy is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Washington Nationals,Seattle Mariners,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Desmond DeChone Figgins,nicknamed "Figgy",is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Seattle Mariners,and Los Angeles Dodgers. Figgins was a utility player,playing all positions except catcher,pitcher,and first base.
William Shawn Wooten is the assistant major league hitting coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He is a former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Anaheim Angels (2000–03),Philadelphia Phillies (2004),and Boston Red Sox (2005). He bats and throws right-handed.
Manuel Rafael Mota Geronimo,more commonly known as Manny Mota,is a Dominican former Major League Baseball outfielder who played 20 seasons for the San Francisco Giants,Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos,as well as being a pinch hitting specialist with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He retired as a player at the age of 44.
The 2007 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season was the franchise's 47th season since inception. The regular season ended with a record of 94–68 and the Angels winning the American League West title for the sixth time. However,the Angels' playoff run quickly ended,as they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series,just as they were in 2004.
The 1966 Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League championship with a 95–67 record,but were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2009 throughout the world.
David Richard Freese is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He began his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009,where,two seasons later,he was a key player during the 2011 postseason,batting .545 with 12 hits in the 2011 National League Championship Series (NLCS). At the time,he also set an MLB postseason record of 21 runs batted in (RBIs),which earned him the NLCS MVP Award and World Series MVP Award. In addition,Freese won the Babe Ruth Award,naming him the MVP of the 2011 MLB postseason. He also played for the Los Angeles Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 2010 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season is the franchise's 50th season and 45th in Anaheim. The Angels began this season as the three-time defending American League West champions. During the 2010 season,the Angels hosted the MLB All-Star Game at Angel Stadium for the third time in franchise history.
Peter Christopher Bourjos is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels,St. Louis Cardinals,Philadelphia Phillies,Tampa Bay Rays,and Atlanta Braves.
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.
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.
Darnell Thomas Sweeney is an American professional baseball utility player for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.
