
Baseball Etc.
"Don't set yourself on fire trying to keep others warm." -- author Penny Reid
I've got a lot of random baseball information, and I have access to even more random information, so I decided to group it all here for your time-killing pleasure. Wanna know about undrafted American major leaguers? It's here. What about guys injured by the ball itself? It's here. So are all the nine-figure contracts, all the (known) rule-breakers, and perhaps the most random of all: dudes with the same or similar names who aren't kin.
And that's just a partial list. Continue on:
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Draft/Debut Stuff (all listings are since 1987 unless otherwise noted)
Major league players (since 1980) to debut in their draft year include...(Drafting Team, Round/Pick)
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Brian Anderson, 1993 (Angels 1/3)
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Rick Cerone, 1975 (Indians 1/7)
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Chad Cordero, 2003 (Expos 1/20)
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Garrett Crochet, 2020 (White Sox 1/11)
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Joey Devine, 2005 (Braves 1/27)
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Ross Detwiler, 2007 (Nationals 1/6)
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J.D. Drew, 1998 (Cardinals 1/5)
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Brandon Finnegan, 2014 (Royals, 1/17)
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Conor Gillaspie, 2007 (Giants 1/37)
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Jeff Granger, 1993 (Royals 1/5)
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Craig Hansen, 2005 (Red Sox 1/26)
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Bo Jackson, 1986 (Royals, 4/105)
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Mike Loynd, 1986 (Rangers 7/163)
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Ben McDonald, 1989 (Orioles 1/1)
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Andrew Miller, 2006 (Tigers, 1/6)
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Xavier Nady, 2000 (Padres, 2/49)
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John Olerud, 1989 (Blue Jays, 3/7)
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Ariel Prieto, 1995 (Athletics 1/5)
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Paco Rodriguez, 2012 (Dodgers, 2/82)
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Chris Sale, 2010 (White Sox, 1/13)
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Tim Stoddard, 1975 (White Sox 2/44)
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Ryan Wagner, 2003 (Reds 1/14)
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Rickie Weeks, 2003 (Brewers, 1/2)
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Dave Winfield, 1973 (Padres 1/4)
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Ryan Zimmerman, 2005 (Nationals 1/4)
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more to come...
Players to jump from Class A to make MLB debut include...
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Sherten Apostel, 2020 Rangers
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Brian Bocock, 2008 Giants
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John Bormann, 2017 Pirates
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Scott Bullett, 1991 Pirates
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Hector Carrasco, 1994 Reds
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Brandon Crawford, 2011 Giants
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Benji Gil, 1993 Rangers
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Jose Guillen, 1997 Pirates
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Jordan Hicks, 2018 Cardinals
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Wil Ledezma, 2003 Tigers (Rule V)
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Jay Marshall, 2007 Athletics (Rule V)
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Miguel Mejia, 1996 Cardinals (Rule V)
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Akeel Morris, 2015 Mets
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Brandon Morrow, 2007 Mariners
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Melvin Nieves, 1992 Braves
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Jorge Polanco, 2014 Twins
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Rick Porcello, 2009 Tigers
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Scott Radinsky, 1990 White Sox
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Magneuris Sierra, 2017 Cardinals
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Kerry Taylor, 1993 Padres
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Meibrys Viloria, 2018 Royals
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Andrew Vaughn, 2021 White Sox
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more to come...
Players drafted #40 or lower to reach majors include...
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Brad Ausmus (#47 Yankees, 1987)
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Marvin Benard (#50 Giants, 1992)
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Brad Brach (#42 Padres, 2008)
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Ryan Bollinger (#47 Phillies, 2009)
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Jason Botts (#46 Rangers, 1999)
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Mike Cather (#41 Rangers, 1993)
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Jeff Conine (#58 Royals, 1987)
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Taylor Davis (#49 Marlins, 2008)
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Jarrod Dyson (#50 Royals, 2006)
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Carl Edwards (#48 Rangers, 2011)
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Terry Evans (#47 Cardinals, 2001)
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Jason Giambi (#43 Athletics, 1989)
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Keith Glauber (#42 Cardinals, 1994)
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Edwards Guzman (#50 Giants, 1995)
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Kyle Farnsworth (#47 Cubs, 1994)
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Keith Hernandez (#42, Cardinals, 1971)
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Denny Hocking (#52 Twins, 1989)
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Orlando Hudson (#43 Blue Jays, 1997)
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Jason Isringhausen (#44 Mets, 1991)
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Mike James (#43 Dodgers, 1987)
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Terry Jones (#40 Rockies, 1993)
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Gabe Kapler (#57 Tigers, 1995)
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Brandon Kintzler (#40 Padres, 2004)
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Doug Linton (#43 Blue Jays, 1986)
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Julio Lugo (#43 Astros, 1994)
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Paul Miller (#53 Pirates, 1987)
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Danny Patterson (#47 Rangers, 1989)
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Brad Peacock (#41 Nationals, 2006)
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Mike Piazza (#62 Dodgers, 1988)
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Jorge Posada (#43 Yankees, 1989)
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David Riske (#56 Indians, 1996)
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Jose Santiago (#70 Royals, 1994)
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Jason Shiell (#48 Braves, 1995)
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Kevin Siegrist (#41 Cardinals, 2008)
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Tony Sipp (#45, Indians, 2004)
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Chris Spurling (#41 Yankees, 1997)
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Glenn Sutko (#45 Reds, 1987)
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Mike Vento (#40 Yankees, 1997)
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Brad Voyles (#45 Braves, 1998)
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Vance Wilson (#44 Mets, 1993)
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Eric Young (#43 Dodgers, 1989)
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Daniel Zamora (#40 Pirates, 2015)
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more to come...
Undrafted American players to make notable Major League contributions include...
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Paul Assenmacher • Bobby Ayala • Joe Boever • Bobby Bonilla • Mike Bordick • Bob Brenly • Casey Candaele • Don Carman • Bob Dernier • Frank Dipino • Craig Grebeck • Tom Herr • Ken Hill • Chris James • Ron Kittle • Les Lancaster • Bill Landrum • Mike LaValliere • Rick Mahler • Kevin Millar • Kevin Mitchell • Dale Mohorcic • Ken Oberkfell • Darren O'Day • Bob Ojeda • Mark Portugal • Terry Puhl • Dan Quisenberry • Jeff Reardon
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Mike Redmond • Jerry Royster • Randy St. Claire • Rick Schu • Doug Sisk • Bryn Smith • Jeff Stone • Kent Tekulve • Jeff Treadway • Claudell Washington • Marvell Wynne • more to come...
MLB Pitchers drafted/signed as position players include...
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Pedro Baez (3B) • Rafael Betancourt (SS/2B) • Ryan Bollinger (1B) • Jim Bullinger (SS) • Matt Bush (SS) • Jose Cuas (3B) • Sean Doolittle (1B/OF) • Mike Dunn (OF) • Bob Forsch (3B) • Kevin Foster (IF) • Mychal Givens (SS/2B) • Javy A. Guerra (SS) • Chris Hatcher (C) • Trevor Hoffman (SS) • Brandon Hughes • Kenley Jansen (C) • Carlos Marmol (C/OF) • Marcus McBeth (OF) • Jason Motte (C) • Joe Nathan (SS) • Alexi Ogando (OF) • Troy Percival (C) •
Luke Prokopec (OF) • Carlos Ramirez (OF) • Nick Ramirez (1B) • Dereck Rodriguez (OF) • Felix Rodriguez (C) • Nerio Rodriguez (C) • Scott Ruskin (1B/OF) • Dennis Santana (SS) • Sergio Santos (SS) • Rafael Soriano (OF) • Pedro Strop (SS) • Tim Wakefield (1B/3B) • Jordan Weems (C) • Victor Zambrano (SS/2B) • more to come....
* list excludes players who converted after reaching MLB, such as Anthony Gose. List also excludes those who never played any other position regularly besides pitcher as a professional, such as Jacob deGrom.
Players to make MLB debut over age 30 include...(excludes those who came from foreign "major" league such as Keiichi Yabu, Takashi Saito, etc.)
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Clemente Alvarez (2000 Phillies, age 32, C)
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Mark Appel (2022 Phillies, age 30, RP)
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Eddy Alvarez (2020 Marlins, age 30, IF)
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Nevin Ashley (2015 Brewers, age 31, C)
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Tanner Banks (2022 White Sox, age 30, P)
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Luke Barker (2022 Brewers, age 30, RP)
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Tony Barnette (2016 Rangers, age 30, RP)
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Manny Barreda (2021 Orioles, age 32, RP)
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Clay Bellinger (2000 Yankees, age 30, IF)
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Brennan Bernardino (2022 Mariners, age 30, RP)
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Wynton Bernard (2022 Rockies, age 31, OF)
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Austin Bibens-Dirxx (2017 Rangers, age 32, P)
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Jeremy Bleich (2018 Athletics, age 31, RP)
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J.C. Boscan (2010 Braves, age 30, C)
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Cedric Bowers (2008 Rockies, age 30, P)
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Jim Bruske (1995 Dodgers, age 30, RP)
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Matt Buschmann (2016 D'Backs, age 32, RP)
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Edgar Caceres (1995 Royals, age 31, IF)
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Bubba Carpenter (2000 Rockies, age 31, OF)
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Angel Castro (2015 Athletics, age 32, RP)
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Mike Cervenak (2008 Phillies, age 31, 3B)
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Frank Charles (2000 Astros, age 31, C)
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Jason Childers (2006 Devil Rays, age 31, P)
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Cody Clark (2015 Astros, age 31, C)
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Alan Cockrell, Rockies (1996 Rockies, age 33, OF)
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Chris Coste (2006 Phillies, age 33, C)
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Ryan Court (2019 Mariners, age 31, OF/1B)
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Darron Cox (1999 Expos, age 31, C)
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Bobby Cramer (2010 Athletics, age 30, P)
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Jim Czajowski (1994 Rockies, age 30, RP)
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Brian Dallimore (2004 Giants, age 30, IF)
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Joey Dawley (2002 Braves, age 31, RP)
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Jumbo Diaz (2014 Reds, age 30, RP)
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Mark DiFelice (2008 Brewers, age 31, P)
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Brendan Donnelly (2002 Angels, age 30, RP)
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Danny Dorn (2015 D'Backs, age 30, OF)
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Travis Driskill (2002 Orioles, age 30, P)
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Jose Escobar (1991 Indians, age 30, IF)
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Paolo Espino (2017 Brewers, age 31, RP)
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Jesus Feliciano (2010 Mets, age 30, OF)
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Jose M. Fernandez (2018 Angels, age 30, IF)
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P.J. Forbes (1998 Orioles, age 30, IF)
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Tony Fossas (1988 Rangers, age 30, RP)
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Tim Fortugno (1992 Angels, age 30, RP)
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Alejandro Friese (2005 Orioles, age 30, 1B)
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Eddie Gamboa (2016 Rays, age 31, RP)
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Mike Garcia (1999 Pirates, age 31, P)
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Webster Garrison (1996 Athletics, age 30, IF)
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Shawn Gilbert (1997 Mets, age 32, UT)
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Mike Glavine (2003 Mets, age 30, 1B)
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Brian Gordon (2008 Rangers, age 30, P)
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Jarrett Grube (2014 Angels, age 30, P)
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Junior Guerra (2015 White Sox, age 30, P)
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Brandon Harper (2006 Nationals, age 30, C)
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Ryne Harper (2019 Twins, age 30, P)
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Jeff Harris (2005 Mariners, age 31, P)
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Louis Head (2021 Rays, age 31, RP)
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Chris Heintz (2005 Twins, age 31, C)
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Ubaldo Heredia (1987 Expos, age 31, P)
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Kevin Herget (2022 Rays, age 31, RP)
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Trent Hubbard (1994 Rockies, age 30, OF)
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Ken Huckaby (2001 Diamondbacks, age 30, C)
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Chris Jakubauskas (2009 Mariners, age 30, P)
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Mickey Jannis (2021 Orioles, age 33, RP)
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Luis Jimenez (2012 Mariners, age 30, DH)
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Dane Johnson (1994 White Sox, age 31, RP)
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Mitch Jones (2009 Dodgers, age 31, OF)
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Merrill Kelly (2019 Diamondbacks, age 30, P)
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Dusten Knight (2021 Orioles, age 30, RP)
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Jason Krizan (2022 Giants, age 32, OF)
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Erik Kratz (2010 Phillies, age 30, C)
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Jalal Leach (2001 Giants, age 32, OF)
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Arcenio Leon (2017 Tigers, age 32, RP)
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John Lindsey (2010 Dodgers, age 30, OF)
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Mickey Lopez (2004 Mariners, age 30, 2B)
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Ed Lucas (2013 Marlins, age 31, UT)
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Jean Machi (2012 Giants, age 30, RP)
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Brandon Mann (2018 Rangers, age 33, RP)
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David Manning (2003 Brewers, age 30, P)
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Rafael Martin (2015 Nationals, age 30, RP)
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Matt Miller (2003 Rockies, age 31, RP)
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Dale Mohorcic (1987 Rangers, age 30, RP)
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Dustin Molleken (2016 Tigers, age 31, RP)
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Brian Moran (2019 Marlins, age 30, RP)
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Jim Morris (1998 Devil Rays, age 35, P)
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Tommy Nance (2021 Cubs, age 30, RP)
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Vinny Nittoli (2021 Mariners, age 30, RP)
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Aaron Northcraft (2021 Padres, age 30, RP)
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Kevin Ohme (2003 Cardinals, age 32, P)
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Edward Paredes (2017 Dodgers, age 31, RP)
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Terry Pearson (2002 Tigers, age 30, P)
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Yohan Pino (2014 Twins, age 30, P)
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Dale Polley (1996 Yankees, age 30, RP)
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Chris Prieto (2005 Angels, age 32, OF)
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Scott Rice (2013 Mets, age 31, RP)
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Ron Rightnowar (1995 Brewers, age 30, P)
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Webster Rivas (2021 Padres, age 30, C)
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Dan Rohrmeier (1997 Mariners, age 31, 1B)
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Bubby Rossman (2022 Phillies, age 30, RP)
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Randy Ruiz (2008 Twins, age 30, DH)
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Guilder Rodriguez (2014 Rangers, age 31, IF)
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Bobby Scales (2009 Cubs, age 31, UT)
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Steve Schrenk (1999 Phillies, age 30, P)
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Rick Short (2005 Nationals, age 32, 2B)
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Walter Silva (2009 Padres, age 32, P)
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Steve Sisco (2000 Braves, age 30, UT)
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Chuck Smith (2000 Marlins, age 30, P)
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Dar Smith (1990 Royals, age 30, P)
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Murphy Smith (2018 Blue Jays, age 31, RP)
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Dennis Springer (1995 Phillies, age 30, P)
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Max St. Pierre (2010 Tigers, age 30, C)
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Joe Strong (2000 Marlins, age 37, RP)
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Tyler Sturdevant (2016 Athletics, age 32, RP)
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Robert Suarez (2022 Padres, age 31, RP)
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Jeff Tabaka (1994 Pirates, age 30, RP)
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Bill Taylor (1994 Athletics, age 32, RP)
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Jose Tolentino (1991 Astros, age 30, PH)
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Greg Tubbs (1993 Reds, age 30, OF)
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Raul Valdes (2010 Mets, age 32, RP)
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Ben Weber (2000 Giants, age 30, RP)
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Paul WIlmet (1989 Rangers, age 30, RP)
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Jacob Wilson (2021 Athletics, age 30, UT)
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Tom Wilson (2001 Athletics, age 30, C)
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Darrin Winston (1997 Phillies, age 31, P)
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Alan Zinter (2002 Astros, age 34, UT)
The Injured (all listings are since 1987 unless otherwise noted)
*during brawl, celebration or anger require time missed, or nearly missed
Players to be beaned include: (click links for video or article)
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Jose Abreu, 2021 White Sox (by James Karinchak, Indians; stayed in)
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Nick Ahmed, 2016 Diamondbacks (by Arquimedes Caminero, Pirates)
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Pete Alonso, 2021 Mets (by Emilio Pagan, Padres; stayed in)
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Pete Alonso, 2022 Mets (by Mason Thompson, Nationals)
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Tim Anderson, 2019 White Sox (by Glenn Sparkman, Royals; stayed in)
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Robert Andino, 2012 Orioles (by Mark Melancon, Red Sox)
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Nori Aoki, 2015 Giants (by Jake Arrieta, Cubs)
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Danny Bautista, 1996 Braves (by Jeff Parrett, Cardinals)
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Jose Bautista, 2011 Blue Jays (by Jake Arrieta, Orioles)
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Brandon Belt, 2017 Giants (by Anthony Banda, Diamondbacks)
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Jon Berti, 2021 Marlins (by Austin Adams, Padres)
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Craig Biggio, 1989 Astros (by John Costello, Cardinals; stayed in)
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Craig Biggio, 1997 Astros (by Geremi Gonzalez, Cubs; stayed in)
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Xander Bogaerts, 2014 Red Sox (by Felix Hernandez, Mariners; stayed in)
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David Bote, 2019 Cubs (by Madison Bumgarner, Giants, exhibition)
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Keon Broxton, 2017 Brewers (by Antonio Senzatela, Rockies)
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Kris Bryant, 2018 Cubs (by German Marquez, Rockies)
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Marlon Byrd, 2011 Cubs (by Alfredo Aceves, Red Sox)
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Willie Calhoun, 2020 Rangers (by Julio Urias, Dodgers, exhibition)
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Ronny Cedeno, 2013 Padres (by Heath Bell, Diamondbacks)
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Francisco Cervelli, 2016 Pirates (by Mike Foltynewicz, Braves)
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Matt Chapman, 2019 Athletics (by Jakob Junis, Royals)
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Greg Colbrunn, 1996 Marlins (by Pedro Astacio, Dodgers; stayed in)
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Willson Contreras, 2021 Cubs (by Devin Williams, Brewers; stayed in)
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Craig Counsell, 1998 Marlins (by C.J. Nitkowski, Astros)
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Zack Cozart, 2012 Reds (by Chad Billingsley, Dodgers)
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Zack Cozart, 2014 Reds (by Josh Beckett, Dodgers; stayed in)
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Allen Craig, 2014 Cardinals (by Tim Hudson, Giants; stayed in)
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Charlie Culberson, 2019 Braves (by Fernando Rodney, Nationals)
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J.D. Davis, 2021 Mets (by Tyler Chatwood, Giants; stayed in)
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Andre Dawson, 1987 Cubs (by Eric Show, Padres)
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Mike Devereaux, 1994 Orioles (by Chad Ogea, Indians)
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Chris Dickerson, 2011 Yankees (by Mike Gonzalez, Orioles)
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Brandon Drury, 2017 Diamondbacks (by Cory Gearrin, Giants; stayed in)
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Brandon Drury, 2022 Padres (by Dustin May, Dodgers)
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Chris Duffy, 2006 Pirates (by Curt Schilling, Red Sox; exhibition)
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Thairo Estrada, 2022 Giants (by Mark Leiter Jr., Cubs)
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Tony Fernandez, 1988 Blue Jays (by Dave Eiland, Yankees)
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Tony Fernandez, 1989 Blue Jays (by Cecilio Guante, Rangers)
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Jake Fraley, 2022 Reds (by Manny Banuelos, Pirates)
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David Freese, 2011 Cardinals (by Clay Hensley, Marlins)
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Bernard Gilkey, 1998 Mets (by Ryan Dempster, Marlins)
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Carlos Gomez, 2015 Brewers (by Noah Syndergaard, Mets)
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Edgar Gonzalez, 2009 Padres (by Jason Hammel, Rockies)
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Erik Gonzalez, 2018 Indians (by Rob Scahill, White Sox)
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Adam Greenberg, 2005 Cubs (by Valerio De Los Santos, Marlins)
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Didi Gregorious, 2013 Diamondbacks (by Josh Outman, Rockies)
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Grayson Greiner, 2021 Tigers (by Elvis Luciano, Blue Jays, exhibition)
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Carlos Guillen, 2005 Tigers (by Runelvys Hernandez, Royals)
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Pedro Guerrero, 1988 Dodgers (by David Cone, Mets)
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Bryce Harper, 2021 Phillies (by Genesis Cabrera, Cardinals)
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Charlie Hayes, 1994 Rockies (by Salomon Torres, Giants)
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Mitch Haniger, 2017 Mariners (by Jacob deGrom, Mets)
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Chase Headley, 2014 Yankees (by Jake McGee, Rays)
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Austin Hedges, 2021 Indians (by Justin Dunn, Mariners; stayed in two innings)
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Kike Hernandez, 2021 Red Sox (by Angel Castro, Blue Jays; stayed in)
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Jason Heyward, 2013 Braves (by Jon Niese, Mets)
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Matt Holliday, 2015 Cardinals (by Dan Haren, Cubs)
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Matt Holliday, 2016 Cardinals (by Andrew Cashner, Padres)
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Torii Hunter, 2007 Twins (by Zack Greinke, Royals)
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Chris Iannetta, 2017 Diamondbacks (by Johnny Barbato, Pirates
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Jonathan India, 2021 Reds (by Chad Kuhl, Pirates; stayed in)
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Omar Infante, 2014 Royals (by Heath Bell, Rays)
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Derek Jeter, 2012 Yankees (by Corey Kluber, Indians)
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JaCoby Jones, 2017 Tigers (by Justin Haley, Twins)
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Eric Karros, 2002 Dodgers (by Felix Rodriguez, Giants)
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Jason Kendall, 2001 Pirates (by Danny Graves, Reds)
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Tim Locastro, 2021 Diamondbacks (by Brandon Workman, Cubs; stayed in)
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Paul Konerko, 2010 White Sox (by Carl Pavano, Twins)
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Matt Lawton, 1999 Twins (by Dennys Reyes, Reds)
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Darren Lewis, 1998 Red Sox (by Jaret Wright, Indians, postseason)
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Francisco Lindor, 2022 Mets (by Steve Cishek, Nationals)
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Rymer Liriano, 2016 Brewers (by Matt West, Dodgers, exhibition)
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Mikie Mahtook, 2017 Tigers (by Tommy Kahnle, Yankees; stayed in)
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Starling Marte, 2014 Pirates (by Adam Ottavino, Rockies; stayed in)
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Starling Marte, 2020 Marlins (by Clarke Schmidt, Yankees)
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Starling Marte, 2021 Athletics (by Alek Manoah, Blue Jays; stayed in briefly)
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Mike Matheny, 1999 Brewers (by Rich Loiselle, Pirates)
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James McCann, 2017 Tigers (by Dellin Betances, Yankees)
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Mark McGwire, 1988 Athletics (by Kirk McCaskill, Angels)
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Mark McGwire, 1988 Athletics (by Neil Allen, Yankees)
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Mark McGwire, 1995 Athletics (by David Cone, Yankees)
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Whit Merrifield, 2022 Blue Jays (by Diego Castillo, Mariners; postseason)
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Damian Miller, 2006 Brewers (by Roy Oswalt, Astros)
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Dylan Moore, 2020 Mariners (by Sam Coonrod, Giants; stayed in briefly)
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Dylan Moore, 2020 Mariners (by Brandon Bielak, Astros; stayed in)
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Justin Morneau, 2005 Twins (by Ron Villone, Mariners)
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Chris Owings, 2014 Diamondbacks (by Kyle Lohse, Brewers; ricochet, stayed in)
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Chris Parmalee, 2012 Twins (by Justin Thomas, Red Sox)
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Joe Panik, 2016 Giants (by Matt Moore, Rays; stayed in)
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Gerardo Parra, 2019 Giants (by Brad Wieck, Padres)
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Jay Payton, 2000 Mets (by Dave Veres, Cardinals; postseason)
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David Peralta, 2015 Diamondbacks (by Jose Fernandez, Marlins)
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Mike Piazza, 2000 Mets (by Roger Clemens, Yankees)
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Mike Piazza, 2005 Mets (by Julian Tavarez, Cardinals)
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Kevin Pillar, 2016 Blue Jays (by Joe Kelly, Red Sox; stayed in)
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Kevin Pillar, 2019 Giants (by Dinelson Lamet, Padres)
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Kevin Pillar, 2021 Mets (by Jacob Webb, Braves)
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Chad Pinder, 2021 Athletics (by Junior Guerra, Angels)
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Placido Polanco, 2006 Tigers (by Esteban Loaiza, Athletics)
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Placido Polanco, 2013 Marlins (by Santiago Casilla, Giants)
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Buster Posey, 2017 Giants (by Taijuan Walker, Diamondbacks)
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Kirby Puckett, 1995 Twins (by Dennis Martinez, Indians)
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Yasiel Puig, 2013 Dodgers (by Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks; stayed in)
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Albert Pujols, 2014 Angels (by Yu Darvish, Rangers; stayed in)
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Albert Pujols, 2016 Angels (by Tony Barnette, Rangers; stayed in)
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Alexei Ramirez, 2009 White Sox (by Chris Perez, Indians)
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Manny Ramirez, 2005 Red Sox (by Dan Haren, Athletics)
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Gary Redus, 1989 Pirates (by Tim Crews, Dodgers)
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Mark Reynolds, 2010 Diamondbacks (by Colin Balester, Nationals)
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Mark Reynolds, 2011 Orioles (by Ervin Santana, Angels)
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Joey Rickard, 2017 Orioles (by Troy Scribner, Angels)
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Billy Ripken, 1988 Orioles (by John Davis, White Sox)
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Billy Ripken, 1992 Orioles (by Alex Fernandez, White Sox)
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Brendan Rodgers, 2021 Rockies (by Josiah Gray, Nationals)
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Scott Rolen, 2004 Cardinals (by Ryan Vogelsong, Pirates)
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Scott Rolen, 2009 Reds (by Jason Marquis, Rockies)
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Cody Ross, 2006 Marlins (by Oscar Villarreal, Braves)
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Addison Russell, 2019 Cubs (by Adrian Houser, Brewers)
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Nate Schierholtz, 2010 Giants (by Hunter Jones, Marlins; stayed in)
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Mike Scioscia, 1989 Dodgers (by Pascual Perez, Expos; ejected after charging mound)
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Marco Scutaro, 2009 Blue Jays (by Josh Beckett, Red Sox)
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Jean Segura, 2015 Brewers (by Jordan Lyles, Rockies; stayed in)
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Jean Segura, 2015 Brewers (by Pedro Strop, Cubs; stayed in)
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Jean Segura, 2016 Diamondbacks (by Arquimedes Caminero, Pirates)
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Jean Segura, 2019 Phillies (by Trevor Richards, Marlins)
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Kevin Seitzer, 1990 Royals (by Jack Morris, Tigers)
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Kevin Seitzer, 1994 Brewers (by Melido Perez, Yankees)
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Kevin Seitzer, 1995 Brewers (by Scott Erickson, Twins)
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J.T. Snow, 1997 Giants (by Randy Johnson, Mariners, exhibition)
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Edmundo Sosa, 2021 Cardinals (by Dillon Maples, Cubs; stayed in)
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Sammy Sosa, 2003 Cubs (by Salomon Torres, Pirates)
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Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 Marlins (by Mike Fiers, Brewers)
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Terry Steinbach, 1991 Athletics (by Bobby Thigpen, White Sox)
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Trevor Story, 2022 Red Sox (by Jose Berrios, Blue Jays; stayed in)
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Chris Stynes, 2001 Red Sox (by Aaron Sele, Mariners)
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Dansby Swanson, 2018 Braves (by Rick Porcello, Red Sox)
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Fernando Tatis Jr., 2021 Padres (by Ian Kennedy, Phillies; stayed in)
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Ruben Tejada, 2014 Mets (by Tajuan Walker, Mariners)
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Dickie Thon, 1984 Astros (by Mike Torrez, Mets)
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Robby Thompson, 1993 Giants (by Trevor Hoffman, Padres)
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Mike Trout, 2018 Angels (by Erik Goeddel, Rangers, exhibition)
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Trea Turner, 2021 Nationals (by Joe Musgrove, Padres; stayed in)
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Trea Turner, 2022 Dodgers (by Edward Cabrera, Marlins; stayed in)
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Justin Upton, 2011 Diamondbacks (by Tim Lincecum, Giants; stayed in briefly)
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Justin Upton, 2020 Angels (by DeMarcus Evans, Rangers)
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Justin Upton, 2022 Mariners (by Michael Lorenzen, Angels)
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John Valentin, 1995 Red Sox (by Tim Belcher, Mariners)
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John Valentin, 1999 Red Sox (by John Snyder, White Sox)
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Ryan Vogelsong, 2016 Pirates (by Jordan Lyles, Rockies)
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Joey Votto, 2022 Reds (by Tyler Anderson, Dodgers; stayed in)
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Christian Walker, 2017 D'Backs (by Yu Darvish, Dodgers, postseason; stayed in)
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Christian Walker, 2018 D'Backs (by Kenta Maeda, Dodgers)
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Christian Walker, 2022 D'Backs (by Alexis Diaz, Reds)
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Gary Ward, 1984 Rangers (by Dan Petry, Tigers)
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Rickie Weeks, 2009 Brewers (by Edinson Volquez, Reds; stayed in)
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Bernie Williams, 2001 Yankees (by Kip Wells, White Sox)
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David Wright, 2011 Mets (by Matt Cain, Giants)
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David Wright, 2013 Mets (by Johnny Hellweg, Brewers)
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Austin Wynns, 2022 Giants (by Drew Smyly, Cubs)
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more to come...
Players to be hit in the head/face with a line drive include: (click links for video or article)
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Chris Bassitt, 2021 Athletics (by Brian Goodwin, White Sox)
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Nick Blackburn, 2008 Twins (by Bobby Abreu, Yankees)
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Willie Blair, 1997 Tigers (by Julio Franco, Brewers)
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Archie Bradley, 2015 Diamondbacks (by Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies)
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Daniel Castano, 2022 Marlins (by Donovan Solano, Reds)
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Chris Carpenter, 2000 Blue Jays (by Jose Valentin, White Sox)
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Carlos Carrasco, 2015 Indians (by Melky Cabrera, White Sox)
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Aroldis Chapman, 2014 Reds (by Salvador Perez, Royals, exhibition)
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Norm Charlton, 1995 Phillies (by Steve Finley, Padres)
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Norm Charlton, 1998 Mariners (by Frank Thomas, White Sox)
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Matt Clement, 2005 Red Sox (by Carl Crawford, Devil Rays)
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Alex Cobb, 2013 Rays (by Eric Hosmer, Royals)
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Gerrit Cole, 2016 Pirates (by Jordan Zimmermann, Tigers; stayed in)
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Johnny Cueto, 2016 Giants (by Billy Burns, Athletics, exhibition; stayed in)
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John Danks, 2011 White Sox (by Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks; stayed in)
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Miguel Del Pozo, 2021 Tigers (by Max Kepler, Twins)
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Luke Farrell, 2019 Angels (by Jalen Miller, Giants, exhibition)
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Jeff Ferrell, 2017 Tigers (by Ryon Healy, Athletics)
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Doug Fister, 2012 Tigers (by Gregor Blanco, Giants, postseason; stayed in)
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Bryce Florie, 2000 Red Sox (by Ryan Thompson, Yankees)
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J.A. Happ, 2013 Blue Jays (by Desmond Jennings, Rays)
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Blake Hawksworth, 2011 Cardinals (by Sam Fuld, Cubs)
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Brad Holman, 1993 Mariners (by Mario Diaz, Rangers)
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T.J. House, 2017 Blue Jays (by John Hicks, Tigers, exhibition)
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David Huff, 2010 Indians (by Alex Rodriguez, Yankees)
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Philip Humber, 2011 White Sox (by Kosuke Fukudome, Indians)
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Kaz Ishii, 2002 Dodgers (by Brian Hunter, Astros)
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Chris Jakubauskas, 2010 Pirates (by Lance Berkman, Astros)
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Dan Jennings, 2014 Marlins (by Jordy Mercer, Pirates; ricochet caught for out)
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Clayton Kershaw, 2015 Dodgers (by Andy Parrino, Athletics; exhibition)
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Dallas Keuchel, 2018 Astros (by Kyle Seager, Mariners; stayed in)
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Hiroki Kuroda, 2009 Dodgers (by Rusty Ryal, Diamondbacks)
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Al Leiter, 2004 Mets (by Alex Gonzalez, Marlins, exhibition)
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Colby Lewis, 2016 Rangers (by Carlos Correa, Astros; ricochet caught for out)
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Lance Lynn, 2017 Cardinals (by Lorenzo Cain, Royals; stayed in)
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Joe Martinez, 2009 Giants (by Mike Cameron, Brewers)
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Dustin May, 2019 Dodgers (by Jake Lamb, Diamondbacks)
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Brandon McCarthy, 2012 Athletics (by Erick Aybar, Angels)
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Bryan Mitchell, 2015 Yankees (by Eduardo Nunez, Twins)
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Mike Mussina, 1998 Oroles (by Sandy Alomar Jr., Indians)
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Jimmy Nelson, 2015 Brewers (by Tommy Pham, Cardinals)
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Juan Nicasio, 2011 Rockies (by Ian Desmond, Nationals)
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Dustin Nippert, 2010 Rangers (by Austin Jackson, Tigers)
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Kevin Olsen, 2003 Marlins (by Todd Walker, Red Sox)
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Andy Pettitte, 1997 Yankees (by Cal Ripken, Jr., Orioles)
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Rick Porcello, Red Sox (by Willson Contreras, exhibition; stayed in)
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Horacio Ramirez, 2006 Braves (by Lance Berkman, Astros)
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Robbie Ray, 2017 Diamondbacks (by Luke Voit, Cardinals; ricochet caught for out)
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Todd Ritchie, 2002 White Sox (by Rob Fick, Tigers; stayed in)
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Matt Shoemaker, 2016 Angels (by Kyle Seager, Mariners)
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Pete Smith, 1990 Braves (by Terry Kennedy, Giants)
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Rafael Soriano, 2006 Mariners (by Vlad Guerrero, Angels)
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Jackson Stephens, 2022 Braves (by Brendan Donovan, Cardinals)
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Mickey Storey, 2012 Astros (by Dave Sappelt, Cubs)
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Bill Swift, 1990 Mariners (by Gary Gaetti, Twins)
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Mike Thurman, 1998 Expos (by Jeffrey Hammonds, Reds)
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Jameson Taillon, 2016 Pirates (by Hernan Perez, Brewers; stayed in)
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Jameson Taillon, 2019 Pirates (by Anthony Rizzo, Cubs)
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Masahiro Tanaka, 2020 Yankees (by teammate Giancarlo Stanton, sim game)
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Jose Valverde, 2008 Astros (by Pedro Feliz, Phillies; stayed in)
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Billy Wagner, 1998 Astros (by Kelly Stinnett, Diamondbacks)
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Mitch WIlliams, 1989 Cubs (by Jeff King, Pirates)
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Chris Young, 2008 Padres (by Albert Pujols, Cardinals)
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Jordan Zimmermann, 2018 Tigers (by Jason Kipnis, Indians)
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more to come..
Players to suffer other ball-related head injuries include...(excludes foul tips off catchers)
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Al Alberquerque, 2011 Tigers (hit in head during batting practice)
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Nori Aoki, 2014 Royals (hit in head by catcher's return throw)
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Josh Beckett, 2011 Red Sox (hit in head during batting practice)
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Marty Barrett, 1991 Padres (bunted ball off own face)
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Michael Barrett, 2008 Padres (foul ball off own face)
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Carlos Beltran, 2014 Yankees (hit in face during batting practice)
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Adrian Beltre, 2017 Rangers (hit in head by dugout foul)
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Charlie Blackmon, 2018 Rockies (on deck; hit in head by foul)
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Xander Bogaerts, 2016 Red Sox (hit in head by throw while running)
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Wade Boggs, 1997 Yankees (hit in head during batting practice)
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Reid Brignac, 2016 Braves (hit in head by grounder ricochet off 2B)
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A.J. Burnett, 2012 Pirates (hit in face by own bunt; exhibition)
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Asdrubal Cabrera, 2015 Rays (hit in head by throw while fielding)
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Melky Cabrera, 2017 White Sox (foul ball off own face)
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Miguel Cabrera, 2012 Tigers (hit in face by bad-hop liner to 1B)
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Nick Castellanos, 2015 Tigers (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B)
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Yu Darvish, 2014 Rangers (hit in head during batting practice)
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Aledmys Diaz, 2016 Cardinals (foul ball off own face)
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Yandy Diaz, 2020 Rays (hit in face during batting practice)
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R.A. Dickey, 2014 Blue Jays (hit in head during batting practice)
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Derek Dietrich, 2016 Marlins (hit in head by dugout foul)
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J.D. Drew, 2011 Red Sox (bunt foul off face in BP)
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Juan Encarnacion, 2007 Cardinals (on deck; hit in face by foul)
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Wilmer Flores, 2017 Mets (foul ball off own face)
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Randal Grichuk, 2019 Blue Jays (foul ball off own face)
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Franklin Gutierrez, 2012 Mariners (hit in face by pickoff throw)
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Ian Happ, 2020 Cubs (foul ball off own face)
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Ryon Healy, 2017 Athletics (hit in head by bad-hop liner to 1B)
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Jeremy Hellickson, 2012 Rays (hit in head during batting practice)
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Rhys Hoskins, 2018 Phillies (foul ball off own face)
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Drew Hutchinson, 2016 Blue Jays (hit in head by catcher's throw; exhibition)
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Adam Jones, 2015 Orioles (foul ball off own face)
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James Jones, 2014 Mariners (hit in head by throw while running)
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Ricky Jordan, 1992 Phillies (hit in face by liner during batting practice)
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Matt Keough, 1991 Athletics (hit in head by dugout foul; exhibition)
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Julio Lugo, 2010 Orioles (hit in head by pickoff throw)
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Norberto Martin, 1996 White Sox (bunted ball off own face)
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Jose Martinez, 2017 Cardinals (hit in head by dugout foul)
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Andrew Miller, 2013 Red Sox (hit in head by dugout foul)
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Brad Miller, 2018 Rays (hit in face by own ricochet batting practice liner)
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Jordan Montgomery, 2017 Yankees (hit in head during batting practice)
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Colin Moran, 2017 Astros (foul ball off own face)
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Justin Morneau, 2015 Rockies (hit in face by throw)
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Wil Myers, 2017 Padres (hit in face by grounder during batting practice at 3B)
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Matt Olson, 2021 Athletics (hit in face during batting practice)
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Shawn O'Malley, 2015 Mariners (hit in head by throw while running)
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Hunter Pence, 2016 Giants (foul ball off own face)
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David Peralta, 2015 Diamondbacks (foul ball off own face)
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Stephen Piscotty, 2017 Cardinals (hit in head by throw)
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Rob Refsnyder, 2016 Yankees (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B)
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Jose Reyes, 2016 Mets (foul ball off own face)
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Ryan Roberts, 2011 Diamondbacks (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B)
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Jimmy Rollins, 2014 Phillies (foul ball off own face)
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Carlos Santana, 2016 Indians (hit in head by dugout foul)
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Max Scherzer, 2019 Nationals (foul ball off own face during batting practice)
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Curt Schilling, 1993 Phillies (hit in head by throw)
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Kevin Seitzer, 1993 Brewers (hit in face during infield practice)
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Terry Steinbach, 1988 Athletics (hit in face during pregame activities)
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Trevor Story, 2019 Rockies (hit in face by grounder to SS)
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Eugenio Velez, 2009 Giants (hit in head by dugout foul)
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Eric Young Jr., 2014 Mets (hit in face during batting practice)
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more to come...
Pitchers to have multiple "Tommy John" surgeries include: * = had surgery before reaching MLB
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Tejay Antone (2017*, 2021)
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Brandon Beachy (2012, 2014)
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Doug Brocail (2001, 2002)
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Walker Buehler (2015*, 2022)
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Matt Bush (2018, 2019)
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Chris Capuano (2002*, 2008)
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Mike Clevinger (2013*, 2020)
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Nathan Eovaldi (2007*, 2016)
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Jeremy Hefner (2013, 2014)
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Jason Isringhausen (1998, 2008, 2009)
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Josh Johnson (2007, 2013, 2015)
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Kris Medlen (2010, 2014)
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Peter Moylan (2008, 2015)
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Steve Ontiveros (1989, 1996)
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Chris Paddack (2016*, 2022)
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Jarrod Parker (2009*, 2014)
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Drew Rasmussen (both in college; years unknown at present)
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Joe Ross (2017, 2022)
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Joakim Soria (2003*, 2012)
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Jameson Taillon (2014*, 2019)
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Justin Topa (one apeice in college and minors; years unknown at present)
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Jonny Venters (2005*, 2013, 2014)
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Brian Wilson (2003*, 2012)
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this list was accidentally removed some time back and is undergoing reconstruction. Thanks for your patience, if you are indeed being patient.
Position players to have "Tommy John" surgery include: * = had surgery before reaching MLB
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Akil Baddoo, OF (2019*)
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Franklin Barreto, 2B (2021)
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Jay Buhner, OF (1999)
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Jose Canseco, OF (1993)
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Curt Casali, C (2009*)
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Garrett Cooper, 1B (2021)
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Carl Crawford, OF (2012)
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Travis d'Arnaud, C (2018)
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Bryce Harper, OF (2022)
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Carter Kieboom, 3B (2022)
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Alex Kirilloff, OF (2017*)
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Paul Molitor, 3B (1984)
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Xavier Nady, OF (2001, 2009)
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Jay Payton, OF (1995*, 1997)
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Salvador Perez, C (2019)
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T.J. Rivera, IF (2017)
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Jake Rogers, C (2021)
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Pablo Sandoval, 3B/1B (2019)
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Miguel Sano, 3B/1B (2014*)
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Corey Seager, SS (2018)
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Gleyber Torres, 2B/SS (2017*)
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Christian Vazquez, C (2015)
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Matt Wieters, C (2014)
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more to come...
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this is a new addition to TSR; we thank you for your patience as we construct it since my memory isn't what it once was.
Players injured during a brawl include:
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Joaquin Benoit, 2016 Blue Jays (calf; bullpen run)
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Shawn Boskie, 1995 Angels (back)
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Archie Bradley, 2022 Angels (elbow)
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Chris Bosio, 1993 Mariners (collarbone)
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Frank Castillo, 1994 Cubs (finger; exhibition)
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Zack Greinke, 2013 Dodgers (shoulder)
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Jason LaRue, 2010 Cardinals (kicked in head)
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Chris Martin, 2018 Rangers (hammy; bullpen run)
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Mike Morse, 2017 Giants (concussion)
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Ted Power, 1992 Indians (hammy)
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Cal Ripken, 1993 Orioles (knee)
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Dereck Rodriguez, 2018 Giants (hammy)
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more to come...
Players injured during a celebration include...
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Jeff Baker, 2013 Rangers (thumb; hi-five)
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Cody Bellinger, 2020 Dodgers (shoulder; forearm bash, postseason)
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Chris Coghlan, 2012 Marlins (knee; pie-throw)
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Mark DeRosa, 2012 Nationals (oblique; hi-five)
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Ryan Dempster, 2004 Cubs (toe)
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Aubrey Huff, 2012 Giants (knee)
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Kendrys Morales, 2010 Angels (leg)
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Ramon Ramirez, 2012 Mets (hammy)
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Miguel Sano, 2022 Twins (knee)
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Players injured angry over performance include...
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Kevin Brown, 2004 Yankees (punched wall)
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A.J. Burnett, 2010 Yankees (cut hands slamming doors)
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Darren Daulton, 1988 Phillies (punched wall)
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Kyle Farnsworth, 2004 Cubs (knee, kicked electric fan)
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Bryce Harper, 2012 Nationals (stitches, swung bat at wall)
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Jason Isringhausen, 1997 Mets (wrist, punched trash can)
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Ryan Mattheus, 2013 Nationals (punched locker)
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Oliver Perez, 2005 Pirates (toe; kicked cart)
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Zach Plesac, 2022 Guardians (punched mound)
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Drew Pomeranz, 2014 Athletics (hand; punched chair)
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Hanley Ramirez, 2012 Marlins (stitches, smacked electric fan)
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Dave Stevens, 1996 Twins (stitches, punched locker)
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Drew Storen, 2015 Nationals (thumb, slammed locker)
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Hunter Strickland, 2018 Giants (punched wall)
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Ryan Sweeney, 2012 Red Sox (punched door)
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Troy Tulowitzki, 2007 Rockies (stitches, slammed bat)
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Tim Worrell, 1997 Padres (punched wall)
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Huascar Ynoa, 2021 Braves (punched bench)
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more to come...
The Paid
Players to sign $100M+ contracts include:
(Year represents first year of deal taking effect. Contracts shown in number of years/total millions format. Red = currently with original signing team. Neither player nor team options included.)
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Ronald Acuna (2019 Braves; 8Y/$100M extension signed in 2019)
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Yordan Alvarez (2023 Astros; 6Y/$115M extension signed in 2022)
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Elvis Andrus (2015 Rangers; 8Y/$120M extension signed in 2013)
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Nolan Arenado (2020 Rockies; 8Y/$260M extension signed in 2019)
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Javier Baez (2022 Tigers; 6Y/$140M)
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Trevor Bauer (2021 Dodgers; 3Y/$102M)
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Carlos Beltran (2005 Mets, 7Y/$119M)
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Mookie Betts, 2021 Dodgers (12Y/$365M extension signed in 2020)
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Xander Bogaerts, 2020 Red Sox (6Y/$120M; opted out after 2022)
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Xander Bogaerts, 2023 Padres (11Y/$280M)
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Ryan Braun (2016 Brewers; 5Y/$105M extension signed in 2011 completed)
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Kevin Brown (1999 Dodgers; 7Y/$105M)
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Kris Bryant (2022 Rockies; 7Y/$182M)
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Byron Buxton (2022 Twins; 7Y/$100M extension signed in 2021)
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Miguel Cabrera (2009 Tigers; 8Y/$152M extension signed in 2008)
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Miguel Cabrera (2016 Tigers; signed a second extension for 8Y/$248M in 2014)
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Matt Cain (2014 Giants, 5Y/$112.5M extension signed in 2013 completed)
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Robinson Cano (2014 Mariners; 10Y/$240M)
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Nick Castellanos (2022 Phillies; 5Y/$100M)
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Yoenis Cespedes (2017 Mets; 4Y/$110M. Deal restructured in 2019; completed)
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Shin-Soo Choo (2014 Rangers; 7Y/$130M completed)
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Gerrit Cole (2020 Yankees; 9Y/$324M)
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Patrick Corbin (2019 Nationals; 6Y/$140M)
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Carlos Correa (2022 Twins; 3Y/$105.3M; opted out after 2022)
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Carlos Correa (2023 Twins; 6Y/$200M)
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Carl Crawford (2011 Red Sox; 7Y/$142M)
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Johnny Cueto (2016 Giants; 6Y/$130M completed)
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Jacob deGrom (2019 Mets; 5Y/$137.5M extension signed in 2019; opted out after 2022)
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Jacob deGrom (2023 Rangers; 5Y/$185M)
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Rafael Devers (2023 Red Sox; 11Y/$331M extension signed in 2023)
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Jacoby Ellsbury (2014 Yankees; 7Y/$153M)
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Prince Fielder (2012 Tigers; 9Y/$214M)
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Wander Franco (2022 Rays; 12Y/$185M extension signed in 2021)
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Freddie Freeman (2014 Braves; 8Y/$135M extension signed in 2014 completed)
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Freddie Freeman (2022 Dodgers; 6Y/$162M)
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Kevin Gausman (2022 Blue Jays; 5Y/$110M)
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Jason Giambi (2002 Yankees; 7Y/$120M completed)
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Paul Goldschmidt (2020 Cardinals; 5Y/$130M extension signed in 2019)
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Adrian Gonzalez (2012 Red Sox; 7Y/$154M extension signed in 2011)
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Zack Greinke (2013 Dodgers; 6Y/$147M. Opted out after 2015)
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Zack Greinke (2016 Diamondbacks; 6Y/$206M)
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Ken Griffey, Jr. (2000 Reds; 9Y/$112M)
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Cole Hamels (2013 Phillies; 6Y/$144M extension signed in 2012)
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Josh Hamilton (2013 Angels; 5Y/$125M)
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Mike Hampton (2001 Rockies; 8Y/$121M)
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Bryce Harper (2019 Phillies; 13Y/$325M)
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Todd Helton (2003 Rockies; 9Y/$141.5M extension signed in 2001 completed)
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Felix Hernandez (2015 Mariners; 5Y/$135.5M extension signed in 2013 completed)
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Jason Heyward (2016 Cubs; 8Y/$184M)
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Matt Holliday (2010 Cardinals; 7Y/$120M completed)
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Eric Hosmer (2018 Padres (8Y/$144M)
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Ryan Howard (2012 Phillies; 5Y/$125M extension signed in 2010 completed)
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Derek Jeter (2002 Yankees; 10Y/$189M extension signed in 2001 completed)
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Aaron Judge (2023 Yankees; 9Y/$360M)
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Matt Kemp (2012 Dodgers; 8Y/$160M extension signed in 2011)
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Clayton Kershaw (2014 Dodgers; 7Y/$215M. Signed 3Y/$93M extension for 2019-21; completed)
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Carlos Lee (2007 Astros; 6Y/$100M)
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Cliff Lee (2011 Phillies; 5Y/$120M completed)
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Jon Lester (2015 Cubs; 6Y/$155M completed)
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Francisco Lindor (2022 Mets; 10Y/$341M)
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Manny Machado (2019 Padres; 10Y/$300M)
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J.D. Martinez (2018 Red Sox; 5Y/$110M; completed)
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Joe Mauer (2011 Twins; 8Y/$184M extension signed in 2010 completed)
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Joe Musgrove (2023 Padres; 5Y/$100M)
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Brandon Nimmo (2023 Mets; 8Y/$162M)
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Matt Olson (2022 Braves; 8Y/$164M)
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Dustin Pedroia (2014 Red Sox; 8Y/$110M extension signed in 2013; retired before completion but still paid)
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Buster Posey (2014 Giants; 8Y/$167M extension signed in 2013 completed)
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David Price, (2016 Red Sox; 7Y/$217M)
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Albert Pujols (2005 Cardinals; 7Y/$100M extension signed in 2004 completed)
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Albert Pujols (2012 Angels; 10Y/$240M)
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Jose Ramirez (2022 Guardians; 5Y/$124M extension signed in 2022)
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Manny Ramirez (2001 Red Sox; 8Y/$160M)
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Robbie Ray (2022 Mariners; 5Y/$115M)
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J.T. Realmuto (2021 Phillies; 5Y/$115M)
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Anthony Rendon (2020 Angels; 7Y/$245M
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Jose Reyes (2012 Blue Jays; 6Y/$106M)
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Carlos Rodon (2023 Yankees; 6Y/$162M)
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Alex Rodriguez (2001 Rangers; 10Y/$250M. As a Yankee, opted out after 2007 and re-signed for 10Y/$275M)
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C.C. Sabathia (2009 Yankees; 7Y/$161M. 1-year extension signed in 2011 completed)
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Johan Santana (2008 Mets; 6Y/$137.5M completed)
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Max Scherzer (2015 Nationals; 7Y/$201M)
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Max Scherzer (2022 Mets; 3Y/$130M)
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Corey Seager (2022 Rangers; 10Y/$325M)
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Marcus Semien (2022 Rangers; 7Y/$175M)
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Kyle Seager (2015 Mariners; 7Y/$100M extension completed)
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Alfonso Soriano (2007 Cubs; 8Y/$136M)
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George Springer (2021 Blue Jays; 6Y/$150M)
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Giancarlo Stanton (2015 Marlins; 13Y/$325M extension)
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Trevor Story (2022 Red Sox; 4Y/$140M)
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Stephen Strasburg (2020 Nationals; 7Y/$245M)
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Dansby Swanson (2023 Cubs; 7Y/$177M)
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Fernando Tatis Jr. (2021 Padres; 14Y/$340M extension signed in 2020)
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Mark Teixeira (2009 Yankees; 8Y/$180M completed)
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Mike Trout (2015 Angels; 6Y/$144.5M extension signed in 2014 completed)
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Mike Trout (2021 Angels; 12Y/$430M extension signed in 2019)
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Troy Tulowitzki (2015 Rockies; 6Y/$120M extension signed in 2010)
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Trea Turner (2023 Phillies; 11Y/$300M)
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Justin Verlander (2013 Tigers; 8Y/$180M extension signed in 2013)
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Joey Votto (2014 Reds; 10Y/$225M extension signed in 2014)
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Vernon Wells (2007 Blue Jays; 7Y/$126M)
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Jayson Werth (2011 Nationals; 7Y/$126M completed)
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Zack Wheeler, (2020 Phillies; 5Y/$118M)
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David Wright (2014 Mets; 8Y/$138M extension signed in 2012 completed)
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Christian Yelich (2021 Brewers; 9Y/$215M extension signed in 2020)
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Jordan Zimmermann (2016 Tigers; 5Y/$110M completed)
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Barry Zito (2007 Giants; 7Y/$126M completed)
Other players to earn $20 million or more in annual salary include: (only original signing teams listed; AAV = Average Annual Value)
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Nolan Arenado - $26M in 2019 (Rockies)
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Homer Bailey - $23M in 2019 (Reds)
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Chris Bassitt - $21M in 2023-25 (Blue Jays)
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Mookie Betts - $27M in 2020 (Red Sox)
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Barry Bonds - $22M in 2005 (Giants)
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Josh Donaldson - $23M in 2018 (Blue Jays)
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Josh Donaldson - $23M in 2019 (Braves)
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Josh Donaldson - $23M AAV in 2020-23 (Twins)
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Edwin Encarnacion - $20M AAV in 2017-19 (Indians)
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Alex Gordon - $20M AAV in 2018-19 (Royals)
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Roy Halladay - $20M in 2011 (Phillies)
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Clayton Kershaw - $20M in 2023 (Dodgers)
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Tim Lincecum - $22M in 2013 (Giants)
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Francisco Lindor - $22M in 2021 (Mets)
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Russell Martin - $20M AAV in 2017-19 (Blue Jays)
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Shohei Ohtani - $3