- Joe Morgan
Joseph Michael Morgan (born November 19, 1930 in Walpole, Massachusetts) is a former infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Morgan attended Boston College, where he played baseball and varsity hockey, and signed his first baseball contract with the hometown Boston Braves of the National League. When he returned from military service and a long stint in the minor leagues, the team had become the Milwaukee Braves. - Nick Punto
Nick Punto (born Nicholas Paul Punto on November 8, 1977 in San Diego, California, USA) is a 5' 9" Major League Baseball infielder. He is a utility player for the Minnesota Twins. He can play third base, second base or shortstop. Punto is a switch hitter, throws right-handed, and wears number 8. Punto is a 1996 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, California. After high school, he attended Saddleback College, also in Mission Viejo. - Brendan Harris
Brendan Harris is a Major League Baseball infielder who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Brendan grew up in Queensbury, New York. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, and was selected in 5th round of the 2001 amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs. Harris made his major-league debut in 2004 with the Cubs, but was sent at the July 31 trade deadline to the Montréal Expos as part of an eight-player, … - Marlon Anderson
Marlon Ordell Anderson is a Major League Baseball infielder who was born on January 16, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama. Marlon attended the Autuaga County School system in Prattville, Alabama. He is the very first player to ever have the first name of Marlon in Major League history. - 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. - Edgardo Alfonzo
Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo (born November 8, 1973 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is a Atlantic League of Professional Baseball infielder in the Long Island Ducks and a former player in Major League Baseball, most notably for the New York Mets. He bats and throws right handed, and is 5'11 and 187 pounds. Alfonzo has worn the number 13 since his major league debut. - Alex Cora
José Alexander (Alex) Cora is a utility infielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. - Bobby Crosby
Robert Edward (Bobby) Crosby (born January 12, 1980 in Lakewood, California) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who has played for the Oakland Athletics since 2003. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby, he bats and throws right-handed. Crosby attended La Quinta High School in Westminster, California alongside Texas Rangers catcher Gerald Laird and California State University, Long Beach with Seattle Mariners outfielder Jeremy Reed. - Evan Longoria
Evan Longoria (born October 5, 1985 in Downey, California) is a prospect in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization. Formerly, Longoria was a star infielder for the Long Beach State college baseball team, the 2005 Cape Cod League MVP, and the 2006 Big West Co-Player of the Year. He bats and throws right-handed, and is widely considered the Devil Rays' third baseman of the future. - Freddy Sanchez
Frederick Phillip (Freddy) Sanchez, Jr. (born December 21, 1977 in Hollywood, California) is an infielder in Major League Baseball. Since 2002, Sanchez has played for the Boston Red Sox (2002-03) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2003-Present). He bats and throws right-handed. - Andy Laroche
Andrew Christian LaRoche (born September 13, 1983 in Fort Scott, Kansas), is an infielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Andy is the son of Dave LaRoche, a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the California Angels, and brother of Adam LaRoche, a first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. - Ryan Theriot
Ryan Theriot (born December 7, 1979 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), His last name is pronounced "Terry-OH". He played college baseball at Louisiana State University and is an infielder for the Chicago Cubs. A natural shortstop, Theriot has also played backup third base, second base, and right field for the Cubs. On September 17, 2006, Theriot hit two home runs in a game versus the Cincinnati Reds. He is considered to be one of the Chicago Cubs best young position players. - Ty Wigginton
Ty Allen Wigginton (born October 11, 1977 in San Diego, California) is an infielder in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He has most recently played as a first baseman and second baseman, but has also been played as a third baseman and outfielder during his career. He bats and throws right-handed. Wigginton attended Chula Vista High School in Chula Vista, California and was a letterman in football and baseball. - Tony Graffanino
Anthony Joseph (Tony) Graffanino (born June 6, 1972 in Amityville, New York) is an infielder in Major League Baseball currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers. - Asdrubal Cabrera
Asdrubal Cabrera (b. November 13, 1985 in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela) is a switch hitting infielder in the Cleveland Indians (Major League Baseball) organization. He finished the 2006 season playing for the Indians AAA affiliate Buffalo Bisons of the International League. His primary position is shortstop, although he played second base while in the Seattle Mariners organization in 2004 and 2005. He was acquired by the Indians from the Mariners June 30, … - Craig Counsell
Craig John Counsell (born August 21, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Counsell was born in South Bend, Indiana and grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and went to Whitefish Bay High School, where he played baseball. His father worked for the Milwaukee Brewers. - Todd Walker
Todd Arthur Walker (born May 25, 1973 in Bakersfield, California) is an infielder who recently played for the Oakland Athletics. He had previously played for the Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres. - Maicer Izturis
Maicer Izturis (born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He bats switch and throws right-handed. Izturis is the half brother of Cubs shortstop César Izturis. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent on April 1, 1998 and was traded to the Montreal Expos at the end of the 2003 season. - Jim Tracy
James Edwin ("Jim") Tracy (born December 31, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio) is the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Prior to joining the Pirates, Tracy was manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2001 to 2005 (4 winning seasons out of 5), compiling a 427-383 record. With Tracy as manager, the Dodgers won the National League West division in 2004 but lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series. - 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. - Larry Bowa
Lawrence Robert Bowa (born December 6 1945 in Sacramento, California) is a former middle infielder, playing mainly as a shortstop, and manager in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently the third-base coach of the New York Yankees. Characterized by his "soft" hands, strong arm, and fiery personality, he won two Gold Glove Awards and led the National League in fielding percentage six times, then a league record. - Chris Gomez
Christopher Cory Gomez (born June 16, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is an infielder who is currently on the Baltimore Orioles. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers (1993-96), San Diego Padres (1996-2001), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001-02) Minnesota Twins (2003) Toronto Blue Jays (2004). - John McDonald
John Joseph McDonald (born September 24, 1974 in New London, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, primarily known for his defensive abilities. McDonald was drafted in the 12th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cleveland Indians. He made his MLB debut for Cleveland on July 4, 1999. On December 2, 2004, McDonald was traded from Cleveland to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for future considerations (Thomas Mastny). - Chris Woodward
Christopher Michael Woodward (born June 27, 1976) is a Major League Baseball infielder with the Atlanta Braves. He was born in Covina, California and attended Mt. San Antonio College before being selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 54th round of the 1994 MLB draft. He made his major league debut on June 7, 1999, hitting a sacrifice fly in an 8-2 loss to the New York Mets. From 2002 through 2004, Woodward was the starting shortstop in about half of Toronto's games. - Geoff Blum
Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973 in Redwood City, California) is an infielder for the San Diego Padres. He began his professional career when he was selected in the 7th round of the 1994 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos. After playing there for three years, he went to the Houston Astros when he was traded to Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Brandon Backe. He also played for San Diego Padres before the White Sox picked him up in mid-2005. - Ron Washington
Ronald Washington (born April 29 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the American League's Texas Rangers. Prior to managing the Rangers, Washington coached in the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics organizations. - Alberto Gonzalez
Alberto Ramon Gonzalez (born April 18, 1983 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is an infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Gonzalez spent his first three years in the minors with the South Bend Silver Hawks and Tucson Sidewinders. - Alberto Callaspo
Alberto José Callaspo [ky-AS-po] (born April 19 1983 in Maracay, Venezuela) is an infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels organization, but only played in their minor league system, and did not play with the big league club. Arizona acquired him on February 28, 2006 from the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Jason Bulger. - Willy Aybar
Willy Del Jesus Aybar (born March 9, 1983 in Bani, Dominican Republic), is an infielder in Major League Baseball under contract with the Atlanta Braves. He is the older brother of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim shortstop, Erick Aybar. - Kazuo Matsui
Kazuo "Kaz" Matsui is a second baseman and switch hitter in Major League Baseball and plays for the Colorado Rockies. Prior to joining the MLB, he enjoyed a successful career with the Seibu Lions in Japan from 1995 to 2003. His best year was 2002, when he had a .332 batting average with 36 home runs as well as 36 stolen bases. With the Mets, his most notable accomplishment has been hitting home runs in his first plate appearance in each of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons. - Nick Green
Nicholas Anthony Green (born September 10, 1978 in Pensacola, Florida) is a major league infielder who plays for the Seattle Mariners organization. On July 2, 2004, Green hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a victory over the Boston Red Sox. Prior to the 2005 season, the Devil Rays received Green in a trade with the Atlanta Braves in return for right-handed pitcher Jorge Sosa. On May 4, he was designated for assignment. - Mike Jacobs
Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista, California) is a baseball first baseman and catcher who plays for the Florida Marlins. Jacobs attended Hilltop High School in Chula Vista and Grossmont Junior College in El Cajon, California, before being selected by the New York Mets in the 38th round of the 1999 amateur draft and signed as an infielder. Over his first four years in the minor leagues, Jacobs developed into a solid power-hitting prospect. - Juan Castro
Juan Castro is a Major League Baseball infielder. He is a currently a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds. Castro bats right-handed, throws right-handed, and wears number 9. Castro is a 1990 graduate of CBTIS 43 High School in Los Mochis. He has three children with his wife Yadira (née Delgado). Castro made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 2, 1995. Playing for the Dodgers was especially meaningful for Castro, … - Phil Garner
Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. He is now the manager of the Houston Astros. - David Ross
David Wade Ross (born March 19, 1977 in Bainbridge, Georgia), is a catcher for Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. The 6'-2" (1.89 m), 225 pound (102 kg) Ross bats and throws right-handed. Ross' collegiate career began at Auburn University, but he transferred to the University of Florida after the 1997 season. Arguably, his finest collegiate moment came in the 1997 SEC semifinal round against Florida State, where he blasted a walkoff home run. - Jolbert Cabrera
Jolbert Cabrera [HOLE-bert kah-BRAY-rah] (born December 8, 1972 in Cartagena, Colombia) is a baseball outfielder/infielder who until recently played with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in Japan's Pacific League. Previously, he played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians (1998-2002), Los Angeles Dodgers (2002-03), and Seattle Mariners (2004). Cabrera hits and throws right-handed. He is the older brother of shortstop Orlando Cabrera. - Nelson Cruz
Nelson Ramon Cruz (born July 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder currently playing for the Texas Rangers. Cruz was acquired by the Rangers from the Milwaukee Brewers on July 28, 2006 along with slugging outfielder Carlos Lee in exchange for Laynce Nix, Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero, and Minor League pitcher Julian Cordero. He had spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons in the Brewers organization with the Double-A Huntsville Stars, … - Pokey Reese
Calvin "Pokey" Reese, Jr. (June 10, 1973 in Columbia, South Carolina), was a Major League Baseball infielder who primarily played second base and shortstop. Reese played with the Cincinnati Reds (1997-2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (2002-03), Boston Red Sox (2004), and Seattle Mariners (2005). On March 5, 2006, he was cut by the Florida Marlins when he disappeared from training camp without permission. He bats and throws right-handed. - Joey Gathright
Joey Renard Gathright (born April 27, 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. Gathright made his major league debut with the Devil Rays on June 25, 2004. He attended Bonnabel High School in Kenner, Louisiana, and he played baseball as a junior. Gathright was drafted by the Devil Rays in the 32nd round of the 2001 draft, and he signed in August after playing that summer in a Louisiana Sugar Cane League in Sorrento, … - Jason Smith
Jason William Smith (born July 24, 1977, in Meridian, Mississippi) is an infielder in the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. Smith, or "JS" as his closest friends call him, was born into a blue-collar family in Meridian, Mississippi. Growing up in Meridian was not easy for young Jason; for much of his life he was the smallest of the neighborhood boys and thus was often the target for bullying. And if being significantly smaller than your classmates was not enough, …
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