- Babe Dahlgren
Ellsworth Tenney (Babe) Dahlgren (June 15, 1912, San Francisco, California - September 4, 1996, Arcadia, California) was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1946 for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Boston Braves, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Dahlgren was a first baseman best known for replacing Lou Gehrig at that position in 1939 with the Yankees after the onset of Gehrig's tragic illness. - Joe Torre
The classic example of an affiliative leader - and the one often cited by Goleman - is Joe Torre , the ex-manager of the New York Yankees. Just think about the challenges faced by the manager of a professional baseball team. And the New York Yankees are not just any team. Joe Torre was the manager of one of the most talented teams in all of baseball. And with all that talent come a lot of ego-centric players. - Pete Rose
Peter Edward "Pete" Rose, Sr. (born April 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio), nicknamed Charlie Hustle, is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. Rose played from 1963 to 1986, best known for his many years with the Cincinnati Reds. Rose, a switch hitter, is the all-time major-league leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at bats (14,053), and outs (10,328). He won three World Series rings, three batting titles, … - Jason Giambi
Jason Gilbert Giambi (born January 8, 1971) is a Major League Baseball Player and designated hitter for the New York Yankees. He was the American League MVP in 2000 with the Oakland Athletics, and is a 5-time All-Star who has led the American League in walks 4 times, in on base percentage 3 times, in doubles and in slugging percentage once each, and won the Silver Slugger award twice. He attended Long Beach State. - Albert Pujols
José Alberto Pujols, (born January 16, 1980, in Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is widely regarded as one of the best active players in the game. Since his debut in through the season he leads the major leagues in RBI, runs, total bases, and extra base hits, and is second in home runs and batting average. In recent years, he has become an excellent defensive player at first base, … - David Ortiz
David Ortiz (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as David Américo Ortiz Arias), is a Major League Baseball designated hitter who plays for the Boston Red Sox (since 2003). Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi," Ortiz has played in four All-Star Games and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs (54). - Lou Gehrig
Henry Louis ("Lou") Gehrig, born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American baseball player in the first half of the twentieth century. He set several Major League and American League records and was voted the greatest first baseman of all time by the Baseball Writers' Association. His record for most career grand slam home runs (23) still stands today. - Mark McGwire
Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963 in Pomona, California) is a former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. McGwire was a prolific "power hitter" during the 1990s. In the 1998 season, McGwire broke the single-season home run record by hitting 70, which remains the second-highest home run total in one season behind Barry Bonds's 73 in 2001. - Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman of Spanish and part Scots-Irish descent, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1983), New York Mets (1983-1989), and Cleveland Indians (1990). He batted and threw left-handed, and through most of his career was listed as being 6 feet tall and 195 pounds. - J. T. Snow
Jack Thomas "J. T ." Snow, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. As of 2007, he had played all but two games in his career as a first baseman, and played nine of his 13½ seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He was known for exceptional defense. - Frank Thomas
Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27, 1968) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is known for his keen eye and immense power. Thomas became one of baseball's biggest stars in the 1990s, playing for the Chicago White Sox. He was given the nickname "The Big Hurt" by broadcaster Ken Harrelson. Thomas is one of several notable baseball players who played college baseball at Auburn University, such as Bo Jackson, … - Ryan Howard
Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a baseball player who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. Howard is the reigning National League MVP and the fastest player to reach 100 homeruns in Major League Baseball history. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1998 and attended Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University). He bats and throws left handed; he has a twin brother, an older brother, and a sister, … - Doug Mientkiewicz
Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz [mint-KAY-vich] (born June 19, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio) is a Polish American first baseman for the New York Yankees. He is known more for his defensive skills than for his abilities with the bat. He previously played for the Minnesota Twins (1998-2004), Boston Red Sox (2004), New York Mets (2005), and Kansas City Royals (2006). He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. He is one of the few major leaguers to not wear batting gloves, … - Richie Sexson
Richmond Lockwood Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland, Oregon) is an American baseball player who currently plays for the Seattle Mariners. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall he is one of the tallest players today in MLB - Will Clark
William Nuschler Clark, Jr. (born March 13, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball best known for his play with the San Francisco Giants from 1986 to 1993. He was recognized by his peers as being one of the best clutch players of his time, and possessed a fiery intensity. He earned the nicknames of "Will the Thrill" (a name given to him by his classmates at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, … - Adam Laroche
David Adam LaRoche (born November 6, 1979 in Orange County, California), is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently the starting first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who traded for him in 2007 after he spent three seasons playing for the Atlanta Braves. - Dmitri Young
Dmitri Dell Young (b. October 11 1973, Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball player. He is the starting first baseman of the Washington Nationals. His nickname is <b>"Da Meat Hook."</b> - Jack Clark
Jack Anthony Clark, also known as “Jack the Ripper”, is a former Major League Baseball player. From 1975 through 1992, Clark played for the San Francisco Giants (1975-84), St. Louis Cardinals (1985-87), New York Yankees (1988), San Diego Padres (1989-90) and Boston Red Sox (1991-92). He batted and threw right handed. A clutch hitter and consistent slugger, Clark was injury-prone for the first 13 years of his career. - Craig Wilson
Craig Allan Wilson (born November 30, 1976) is a baseball player who currently is a first baseman on the Chicago White Sox. As of the end of the 2006 season, Wilson had a career .265 batting average with 98 home runs and 290 runs batted in (RBI) in 674 games. - Jim Thome
James Howard "Jim" Thome (born August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays for the Chicago White Sox. His last name is pronounced TOH-mee. - Lance Niekro
Lance Joseph Niekro (born January 28, 1979 in Winter Haven, Florida) is a Major League Baseball player, nephew of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, and son of former player Joe Niekro. Niekro attended Florida Southern College, and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 2000 amateur draft. Currently, Niekro is a first baseman for the Giants. He began his professional career as a third baseman, but moved to first base in the minor leagues due to injury. - Mark Teixeira
Mark Charles Teixeira (born April 11, 1980 in Annapolis, Maryland) is a Major League Baseball player with the Texas Rangers. He is mainly a first baseman, but has also played at third base and in the outfield. - Tony Clark
Tony Clark, born Anthony Christopher Clark (June 15, 1972 in Newton, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks (since 2005). Previously, he played with the Detroit Tigers (1995-2001), Boston Red Sox (2002), New York Mets (2003) and New York Yankees (2004). Clark is a switch hitter and throws right-handed. In a 10-year career, Clark is a .264 hitter with 191 home runs and 635 RBI in 1093 games. - Rafael Palmeiro
Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a Major League Baseball player with a career spanning 20 years, 1986 to 2005. Though technically not retired, Palmeiro has not played since 2005. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. His major league debut came on September 8, 1986 with the Cubs. He played three seasons with the Cubs (1986-1988), … - Josh Phelps
Joshua Lee Phelps (born May 12, 1978, in Anchorage, Alaska) is a first baseman, designated hitter, and emergency catcher. He bats and throws right handed. A .268 career hitter through 2006 with a .466 slugging percentage, he has hit .300/.496 with runners in scoring position. - Lyle Overbay
Lyle Stefan Overbay (born January 28, 1977 in Centralia, Washington) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. Overbay was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 1999 amateur draft and was acquired by the Brewers in the trade on December 1, 2003 that sent Richie Sexson and Shane Nance to Arizona for Overbay, Craig Counsell, Junior Spivey, Chris Capuano, Chad Moeller, and Jorge de la Rosa. - Paul Konerko
Paul Henry Konerko (born March 5, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a first baseman in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1997-98) and Cincinnati Reds (1998). Recently, Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series. He is currently the captain of the White Sox. - Carlos Delgado
Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the New York Mets. - Julio Franco
Julio César Robles Franco is a Major League Baseball infielder who most recently played for the New York Mets. While Franco was an All-Star and posted above-average hitting statistics earlier in his career, he is best known for being the oldest regular position player in Major League history. Franco is the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players. He made his debut on April 23, 1982, as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. - Prince Fielder
Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9, 1984, Ontario, California) is an American Major League Baseball player who currently plays first base for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was selected by the Brewers in the first round of the 2002 amateur draft out of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida. He is the son of former major leaguer Cecil Fielder. Fielder was once the spokesperson along with his father for the McDonalds triple cheeseburger, … - Dan Johnson
Daniel Ryan "Dan" Johnson (b. August 10, 1979 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota) is a first baseman for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1997 and attended the University of Nebraska. Johnson had an excellent rookie season with the A's in 2005, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 58 RBI. He struggled early in 2006 and was demoted to the A's triple-A Pacific Coast League affiliate Sacramento River Cats in July. - Don Mattingly
Donald Arthur Mattingly (nicknamed "Donnie Baseball" and "The Hit Man" and other nicknames Yankee Legend and Mr. Yankee)(born April 20, 1961) is a retired first baseman who played for the New York Yankees of the American League from 1982-1995. He is currently Joe Torre's bench coach for the Yankees. "Donnie Baseball" is one of the most popular Yankees in the team's storied history. - Eduardo Perez
Eduardo Atanasio Perez (born September 11, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a first baseman in Major League Baseball and is a free agent. He joined the league in 1993 after playing college baseball under head coach Mike Marin for the Florida State University Seminoles. He is the son of baseball Hall of Famer Tony Perez. - Sean Casey
Sean Thomas Casey (born on July 2, 1974, Willingboro, New Jersey), nicknamed "the Mayor," is a first baseman in Major League Baseball who plays for the Detroit Tigers. A graduate of the University of Richmond, where his .461 batting average in 1995 lead all Division I players, he was drafted in 1995 in the 2nd round by the Cleveland Indians and was traded to the Reds before the 1998 season. Casey had his best year in 1999 hitting .332 with 25 HRs and 99 RBIs in 151 games. - Travis Lee
Travis Lee (born on May 26, 1975 in San Diego, California) is a former major league first baseman. He spent a small part of the 2004 major league season playing for the New York Yankees, but trips to the disabled list caused Lee to miss much of the 2004 season. Travis Lee graduated from Capital High School in Olympia, Washington in 1993. Lee was initially drafted as the second pick in the 1996 Rule 4 Draft by the Twins, … - Justin Huber
Justin Patrick Huber (born July 1, 1982 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian baseball player. He was originally drafted by the New York Mets but was infamously traded at the 2004 trading deadline in a three-way trade with the Pirates and Royals for Kris Benson. Huber is presently a first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals. Huber made his Major League debut on June 21, 2005. - Derrek Lee
Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975 in Sacramento, California) is a first baseman in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs and has since 2004. From 1997 through 2003, Lee played with the San Diego Padres (1997) and Florida Marlins (1998-2003). He bats and throws right-handed. - Ryan Klesko
Ryan Anthony Klesko (born June 12, 1971 in Westminster, California) is a first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Francisco Giants. Previously, Klesko played with the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves. He bats and throws left handed. Klesko has belted at least 21 home runs in eight of his 13 major league seasons, with a high of 34 homers in 1996. - Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Edmund Youkilis (born March 15, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio), nicknamed "Youk" or "The Greek God of Walks", is an American first baseman and right-handed batter who plays for the Boston Red Sox. Although his family name name is derived from the Greek culture, Youkilis, a practicing Jew, is of Romanian decent. Prior to 2006, when he took over as the team's first baseman, he primarily played third base. He has also played second base and left field. - Ryan Garko
Ryan F. Garko (b. January 2, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a first baseman/designated hitter (DH) for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. A graduate of Stanford University, Garko was selected as a catcher by Cleveland in the 3rd round (78th overall) of the 2003 amateur draft. After displaying superb batting skills at every level of the minors, Garko made his major-league debut as a pinch-hitter on September 18, 2005 against the Kansas City Royals.
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