List of Famous Baseball Players
Ryan Madson
Ryan Michael Madson is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Madson won World Series championships with the Phillies in 2008 and the Royals in 2015. He is second all-time in postseason pitching appearances; only Mariano Rivera has pitched in more postseason games.
Aaron Sanchez
Aaron Jacob Sanchez is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft, and made his MLB debut on July 23, 2014. In 2015, Sanchez was ranked by MLB as the number 3 prospect in the Blue Jays' organization, and the 44th best prospect in baseball.
Hunter Strickland
Hunter Drew Strickland is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets.
Ryota Igarashi
Ryota Igarashi is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees.
Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury is an American professional baseball center fielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox from 2007 through 2013 and then played for the New York Yankees from 2014 to 2017. An enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Ellsbury is the first American Indian of Navajo descent to play Major League Baseball.
Paul Molitor
Paul Leo Molitor, nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and former manager of the Minnesota Twins, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998). He was known for his exceptional hitting and speed. He made seven All-Star Game appearances, and was the World Series MVP in 1993.
Hisanori Takahashi
Hisanori Takahashi is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He began his professional career in NPB with the Yomiuri Giants, and played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.
Jeff Samardzija
Jeffrey Alan Samardzija, nicknamed Shark, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He played college baseball and football for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a two-time All-American wide receiver. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2008. He then played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, the Oakland Athletics in 2014, the Chicago White Sox in 2015, and the San Francisco Giants from 2016 to 2020. He was an MLB All-Star in 2014.
Jenrry Mejía
Jenrry Manuel Mejía is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.
Matt Moore
Matthew Cody Moore is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, and Detroit Tigers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Moore was an All-Star in 2013.