- Brad Lidge
Bradley Thomas Lidge (born December 23, 1976 in Sacramento, California) is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. - Carlos Silva
Carlos Silva is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Minnesota Twins since 2004. Previously, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2002-03). He bats and throws right handed. Silva was acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for Eric Milton, who was a staple of the Minnesota rotation since 1998. During May 2006, Silva was demoted to the bullpen after struggling through the beginning of the season. - Mike Timlin
Michael August (Mike) Timlin (born March 10, 1966 in Midland, Texas) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who is currently playing for the Boston Red Sox. An important man in the Boston bullpen and a veteran setup man, Timlin has a good command of his 93-MPH fastball. He also throws a slider and a sinker that have a downward break, inducing a significant number of ground balls. - Francisco Liriano
Francisco Casillas Liriano is a left handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and he wears jersey number 47. Liriano was acquired by the Twins as a throw-in prospect in a deal that sent A.J. Pierzynski (now of the Chicago White Sox) to the San Francisco Giants for closer Joe Nathan and starter Boof Bonser. Often compared to teammate Johan Santana, another hard-throwing lefty, … - Jorge Sosa
Jorge Bolivar Sosa (born April 28, 1977 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher, who plays for the New York Mets. Sosa stands at 6'2" tall and weighs 177 pounds. He bats and throws right handed. Signed by the Colorado Rockies as an amateur free agent in 1995, Sosa spent his first five minor league seasons as an outfielder, but was converted to a pitcher when it was discovered that his arm strength was superior to his batting abilities. - Adam Wainwright
Adam Parrish Wainwright, born August 30 1981 in Brunswick, Georgia) is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. A highly valued prospect coming out of Glynn Academy, Wainwright planned to play college baseball at Georgia Tech, signing a letter of intent with the Yellow Jackets. But, when he was selected 29th overall in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft by his favorite team, the Atlanta Braves, … - Kelvim Escobar
Kelvim Jose Escobar Bolivar [ess-coe-BAR] (born April 11, 1976 in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004-present). He bats and throws right handed. Escobar throws a four-seam 97 MPH fastball, a two-seamer, and a deceptive changeup. He has good command of a wide variety of other pitches, including a split-finger, a curve, and a slider that is a mainstay of his repertoire. - Bud Black
Harry Ralston "Bud" Black (born June 30 1957 in San Mateo, California) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, and the current manager of the San Diego Padres. He had a 15-year MLB career, playing for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals. He has a wife and two daughters. - J. C. Romero
Juan Carlos Romero (born June 4, 1976 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball left-handed specialist for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2006) and the Minnesota Twins (1999-2005), and Boston Red Sox (2007) Romero played college baseball at the University of Mobile. He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, having been traded by the Minnesota Twins on December 9, 2005, … - Jeremy Guthrie
Jeremy Shane Guthrie (born April 8, 1979) is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Guthrie was born in Roseburg, Oregon and grew up in Ashland, Oregon, attending Ashland High School. Then he attended Brigham Young University before transferring to Stanford University, where he was a starting pitcher. He currently lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife Jenny and his daughter Avery. - Craig Hansen
Craig Robert Hansen (born November 15, 1983 in Glen Cove, New York) is a relief pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. Hansen, a closer out of St. John's University, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2005 draft. Boston signed Hansen to a four-year deal valued at $4 million, adding him to the 40-man roster. The 6-foot-5 23-year-old, who reportedly can reach 97 to 98 miles per hour and mix in a hard slider, … - Al Leiter
Alois Terry "Al" Leiter ["lighter"] (born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey), is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. He attended Central Regional High School. He is now a color commentator and an analyst on the New York Yankees Pre-Game Show and New York Yankees Post-Game Show for the YES Network. - Joe Kennedy
Joseph Darley (Joe) Kennedy (born May 24 1979, in La Mesa, California) is an American baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Oakland Athletics. He throws left handed and bats right handed. Kennedy graduated from high school in El Cajon, California, and attended Grossmont Junior College, making his major league debut on May 6, 2001 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. - Matt Herges
Matthew Tyler Herges (born April 1, 1970, in Champaign, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an alumnus of Illinois State University. Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1992, Herges would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 3, 1999. As of the 2007 season, Herges pitches out of the bullpen for the Colorado Rockies. Herges was a replacement player during the 1994 Major League Baseball strike, … - Jeremy Affeldt
Jeremy David Affeldt (born June 6, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. A left-hander, Affeldt made his major-league debut on April 6, 2002. He struggled for his first two seasons with finger blisters and recurring problems with the fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand, which often landed him on the disabled list or in the bullpen. - Glendon Rusch
Glendon James Rusch (born November 7, 1974, in Seattle, Washington) is a left handed starting pitcher who last played for the Chicago Cubs. He has previously played for the Kansas City Royals ('97-'99), the New York Mets ('99-'01), and the Milwaukee Brewers ('02-'03). He is now a free agent. Glendon has not enjoyed the success of an ace pitcher, he has, however been able to contribute both in a starting role, and out of the bullpen. - Brendan Donnelly
Brendan Kevin Donnelly (b. July 4, 1971 in Washington, D.C.) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. Donnelly had bounced around the minor leagues for 10 seasons after he was drafted in 1992 by the Chicago White Sox before he finally made his debut in 2002 with the then-Anaheim Angels. He was an immediate fan favorite because of his intensity, the goggles that he wears, and his effectiveness as the main setup man to Troy Percival. - Aaron Fultz
Richard Aaron Fultz is a left-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball. Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 6th round of the 1992 amateur draft, Fultz spent the first three seasons of his Major League career with them (2000–2002), compiling a 10-5 record in 167 games played (181.2 innings pitched). From there, he began his career as a journeyman pitcher, trying to find his niche out of someone's bullpen. - Scott Elarton
Vincent Scott Elarton (born February 23, 1976 in Lamar, Colorado) is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Kansas City Royals. He has also played for the Houston Astros (1998-2001), Colorado Rockies (2001-2004) and Cleveland Indians (2004-2005). At 6' 8", Elarton is among the many pitchers whose height is more commonly associated with the National Basketball Association (like 6' 10" Randy Johnson, … - Kiko Calero
Enrique Nomar "Kiko" Calero (born January 9, 1975 in Santruce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He is commonly referred to in baseball circles as "the Walrus" (for short: "Rus", "Rusty", "Russell", "the Wall", or "Wallrusty"). Originally selected by Detroit Tigers in the 41st Round (1142nd overall) of 1994 amateur entry draft, Calero did not sign with the Tigers. - Tug McGraw
Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was a colorful Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was the father of country music singer Tim McGraw. He was born in Martinez, California. - John Wetteland
John Karl Wetteland (born in San Mateo, California, USA) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Wetteland was signed by the Dodgers as their second choice in the June 1985 amateur draft. He was later claimed by the Detroit Tigers in December 1987 as a Rule 5 draft pick, but was soon returned to the Dodgers. - Norm Charlton
Norman Wood Charlton III (born January 6 1963 in Fort Polk, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1988-1992, 2000), Seattle Mariners (1993, 1995-1997, 2001), Philadelphia Phillies (1995), Baltimore Orioles (1998), Atlanta Braves (1998), and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999). The left-handed Charlton was best known as being part of the infamous "Nasty Boys" relief pitching corps for the 1990 Reds team who won the World Series. - Mike Wood
Michael Burton Wood is a pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He has a career ERA of 5.51. He attended University of North Florida. Wood made his major league debut on August 21, 2003 with the Oakland Athletics. The Kansas City Royals acquired Wood on June 24, 2004 from the Athletics as part of the three-team trade that sent Carlos Beltrán to the Houston Astros. Kansas City immediately promoted him from Class AAA and put him in their starting rotation, … - Joe Kerrigan
Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born November 30, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former relief pitcher and longtime pitching coach in Major League Baseball. He was briefly the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2001, and is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees. Kerrigan attended Temple University and was selected in the first round of the 1974 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos. His major league debut was on July 9, 1976. - Bob McClure
Robert Craig (Bob) McClure (born April 29, 1952 in Oakland, California) is the pitching coach of the Kansas City Royals, and was previously a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1975 through 1993, McClure played for the Kansas City Royals (1975-76), Milwaukee Brewers (1977-86), Montreal Expos (1986-88), New York Mets (1988), California Angels (1989-91), St. Louis Cardinals (1992) and Florida Marlins (1993). He batted right handed and threw left handed. - Chad Harville
Chad Ashley Harville (born September 16, 1976 in Selmer, Tennessee) is a middle relief pitcher who most recently played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Harville previously played with the Oakland Athletics (1999, 2001, 2003-04), Houston Astros (2004-05), and Boston Red Sox (2005). He bats and throws right handed. A second-round pick of the Oakland Athletics in 1997, … - Dave Dravecky
David Francis Dravecky (born February 14, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio) is a Christian motivational speaker, author, and former Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres (1982-87) and San Francisco Giants (1987-89). He is well remembered for his battle against cancer, which ended his career as his team was reaching the World Series. He won the Hutch Award in 1989. A left-handed pitcher, Dravecky represented the Padres at the All-Star game in 1983, his second season, … - Ed Sprague
Edward Nelson Sprague, Sr. (born September 16, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for four different teams between 1968 and 1976. Listed at 6' 4", 195 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. A hard-thrower, Sprague did not play at school level. He was scouted while pitching in the army in Germany and was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1966. A year later he was sold to the Oakland Athletics. - Jeff Zimmerman
Jeff Zimmerman (born August 9, 1972 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada) was a pitcher for the Texas Rangers. Although he has not officially retired, he has not pitched in Major League Baseball since 2001. Zimmerman attended Texas Christian University before playing with the independent Northern League's Winnipeg Goldeyes in 1997. He signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers in 1998 and played at both the A and AA minor league levels. - Eric Dubose
Eric Ladell Dubose (born May 15, 1976 in Bradenton, Florida) is a major league pitcher most recently for the Colorado Rockies. Dubose has a career record of 9-15 with a 5.10 ERA (as of the end of 2005). He bats and throws left-handed. Dubose attended Mississippi State University. After tossing just 6 innings in 4 games in 2002, his first official year, Dubose looked to be a minor leaguer for good. - Billy Sadler
William Henry "Billy" Sadler IV (born September 21, 1981 in Pensacola, Florida, USA) is a right-handed relief pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization of Major League Baseball. He is a 2000 graduate of Pensacola (Florida) Catholic High School and was named Florida Class 3A Player of the Year his senior year He attended Pensacola Junior College in 2001 and 2002 and transferred to Louisiana State University in 2003. - Mike Holtz
Michael James (Mike) Holtz (born October 10, 1972 in Arlington, Virginia is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox. Previously, Holtz has played with the California Angels (1996), Anaheim Angels (1997-2001), Oakland Athletics (2002["start"]) and San Diego Padres (2002["end"]). He bats and throws left handed. - Eric Show
Eric Vaughn Show (May 19, 1956 – March 16, 1994) was a Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics. A native of Riverside, California, Show was the ace of the 1984 Padres team that won the National League pennant, and is the winningest pitcher in San Diego Padres history, but had his career and life cut short by drug abuse. Show made his debut in late September of 1981, … - Patrick Misch
Patrick Theodore Joseph "Pat" Misch (born August 18, 1981 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA) is a left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He is a graduate of Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois and was twice named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team while attending Western Michigan University. He was selected by Houston in the fifth round (161st overall selection) of the amateur draft, … - Bobby Ayala
Robert Joseph (Bobby) Ayala (born July 8,1969 in Ventura, California) was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos. He was brought up as a starter before moving to the bullpen in his second season. The Reds traded Ayala with catcher Dan Wilson to the Mariners for Bret Boone and Erik Hanson in November 1993. - Clem Labine
Clement Walter Labine was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers from 1950 to 1960. As a key member of the Dodgers in the early 1950s, he helped the team to its first-ever World Series title in 1955 with a win and a save in four games. He held the National League record for career saves from 1958 until 1962; his 96 career saves ranked fourth in major league history when he retired. - Matt Sinatro
Matthew Stephen Sinatro (born March 22, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former major league catcher and the current first base coach for the Chicago Cubs. He attended Conard High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. He previously served as the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners (1995-2002) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003-2005). He has spent his entire coaching career working for manager Lou Piniella. - Al Jackson
Alvin Neill Jackson (born December 25, 1935) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1959 to 1969. His 43 wins with the New York Mets were the franchise record until Tom Seaver eased past the mark in 1969. Jackson was born in Waco, Texas and attended Wiley College. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1955 but his first regular major league experience came as a member of the inaugural 1962 New York Mets. - Cory Bailey
Phillip Cory Bailey (born January 24, 1971 in Marion, Illinois) is a professional pitcher with Major League Baseball experience, now playing for the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A team for the Chicago Cubs. He bats and throws right handed. A Marion High School graduate, Bailey was an outstanding pitcher for Southeastern Illinois College from 1989-91 and was named to the All Region team. Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 1991 draft, …
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