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.

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And that's just a partial list. Continue on:

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Jump To: Draft/Debut Stuff  The Injured  The Paid  The Violators  The Unrelated

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)

• Brian Anderson, 1993 (Angels 1/3)   

• Rick Cerone, 1975 (Indians 1/7)    

• Chad Cordero, 2003 (Expos 1/20)    

• Joey Devine, 2005 (Braves 1/27)    

• Ross Detwiler, 2007 (Nationals 1/6)    

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• J.D. Drew, 1998 (Cardinals  1/5)   

• Brandon Finnegan, 2014 (Royals, 1/17)    

• Conor Gillaspie, 2007 (Giants 1/37)    

• Jeff Granger, 1993 (Royals 1/5)    

• Craig Hansen, 2005 (Red Sox 1/26)   

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• Bo Jackson, 1986 (Royals, 4/105)  

• Mike Loynd, 1986 (Rangers 7/163)   

• Andrew Miller, 2006 (Tigers, 1/6)    

• Xavier Nady, 2000 (Padres, 2/49)  

• John Olerud, 1989 (Blue Jays, 3/7)
   

• Ariel Prieto, 1995 (Athletics 1/5)   

• Paco Rodriguez, 2012 (Dodgers, 2/82)   

• Chris Sale, 2010 (White Sox, 1/13)    

• Tim Stoddard, 1975 (White Sox 2/44)   

• Ryan Wagner, 2003 (Reds 1/14)  
    

• Rickie Weeks, 2003 (Brewers, 1/2)  

• Dave Winfield, 1973 (Padres 1/4)

• Ryan Zimmerman, 2005 (Nationals 1/4) 

• more to come...​

Players to jump from Class A to make MLB debut include...

• John Bormann, 2017 Pirates

• Scott Bullett, 1991 Pirates

• Hector Carrasco, 1994 Reds

• Brandon Crawford, 2011 Giants

• Jose Guillen, 1997 Pirates

• Jay Marshall, 2007 Athletics (Rule V) 

• Akeel Morris, 2015 Mets

• Brandon Morrow, 2007 Mariners

• Melvin Nieves, 1992 Braves

• Jorge Polanco, 2014 Twins

• Rick Porcello, 2009 Tigers

• Scott Radinsky, 1990 White Sox

• Magneuris Sierra, 2017 Cardinals

• Kerry Taylor, 1993 Padres

• Meibrys Viloria, 2018 Royals

• more to come...

Players drafted #40 or lower to reach majors include...

• Marvin Benard (#50 Giants, 1992) 

• Ryan Bollinger (#47 Phillies, 2009)

• Jeff Conine (#58 Royals, 1987)

• Taylor Davis (#49 Marlins, 2008)

• Jarrod Dyson (#50 Royals, 2006) 

• Terry Evans (#47 Cardinals, 2001)

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• Jason Giambi (#43 Athletics, 1989) 

• Kyle Farnsworth (#47 Cubs, 1994)

• Denny Hocking (#52 Twins, 1989)

• Gabe Kapler (#57 Tigers, 1995)

• Danny Patterson (#47 Rangers, 1989) 

• Brad Peacock (#41 Nationals, 2006)

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• Mike Piazza (#62 Dodgers, 1988)

• Jorge Posada (#43 Yankees, 1989)

• Jose Santiago (#70 Royals, 1994)

• Eric Young (#43 Dodgers, 1989) 

• more to come...

Undrafted American players to make notable Major League contributions include...

• Paul Assenmacher  •  Bobby Ayala  •  Joe Boever  •  Bobby Bonilla  •  Mike Bordick  •  Bob Brenly  •  Casey Candaele  •  Don Carman  •  Bob Dernier  •  Frank Dipino  •  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  •  Terry Puhl  •  Dan Quisenberry  •  Jeff Reardon 

• Mike Redmond  •  Jerry Royster  •  Randy St. Claire  •  Rick Schu  •  Doug Sisk  •  Bryn Smith  •  Jeff Stone  •  Bruce Sutter  •  Kent Tekulve  •  Jeff Treadway  •  Claudell Washington  •  Marvell Wynne  •  more to come...

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Pitchers drafted/signed as position players include...

• Pedro Baez (3B)  •  Rafael Betancourt (SS/2B) •  Ryan Bollinger (1B)  •  Jim Bullinger (SS)  •  Matt Bush (SS)  •  Sean Doolittle (1B/OF) •  Bob Forsch (3B) •  Mychal Givens (SS/2B)  •  Chris Hatcher (C) •  Trevor Hoffman (SS)  •  Kenley Jansen (C)  •  Carlos Marmol (C/OF) •  Marcus McBeth (OF)  •  Jason Motte (C)  •  Joe Nathan (SS)  •  Troy Percival (C) •  Dereck Rodriguez (OF) •  Felix Rodriguez (C)  •  Nerio Rodriguez (C)  •  Scott Ruskin (1B/OF)  •  Dennis Santana (SS)  •  Sergio Santos (SS)  •  Pedro Strop (SS)  • ​ Victor Zambrano (SS/2B) • ​ more to come....

* list excludes Edwin Jackson, who signed as an OF but only pitched as a pro

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Players to make MLB debut over age 30 include...(excludes those who came from foreign "major" league such as Keiichi Yabu, Takashi Saito, etc.)

• Clemente Alvarez (2000 Phillies, age 32, C)    

• Nevin Ashley (2015 Brewers, age 31, C)    

• Tony Barnette (2016 Rangers, age 30, RP)    

• Clay Bellinger (2000 Yankees, age 30, IF)    

• Austin Bibens-Dirxx (2017 Rangers, age 32, P)   

• Jeremy Bleich (2018 Athletics, age 31, RP)    

• J.C. Boscan (2010 Braves, age 30, C)    

• Cedric Bowers (2008 Rockies, age 30, P)    

• Jim Bruske (1995 Dodgers, age 30, RP)    

• Matt Buschmann (2016 D'Backs, age 32, RP) 

• Edgar Caceres (1995 Royals, age 31, IF)    

• Bubba Carpenter (2000 Rockies, age 31, OF)    

• Angel Castro (2015 Athletics, age 32, RP)    

• Mike Cervenak (2008 Phillies, age 31, 3B)    

• Frank Charles (2000 Astros, age 31, C)    

• Jason Childers (2006 Devil Rays, age 31, P)   

• Cody Clark (2015 Astros, age 31, C)    

• Alan Cockrell, Rockies (1996 Rockies, age 33, OF)    

• Chris Coste (2006 Phillies, age 33, C)    

• Ryan Court (2019 Mariners, age 31, OF/1B)

• Darron Cox (1999 Expos, age 31, C)   

• Bobby Cramer (2010 Athletics, age 30, P)    

• Jim Czajowski (1994 Rockies, age 30, RP) 

• Brian Dallimore (2004 Giants, age 30, IF)    

• Joey Dawley (2002 Braves, age 31, RP)    

• Jumbo Diaz (2014 Reds, age 30, RP)   

• Mark DiFelice (2008 Brewers, age 31, P)    

• Brendan Donnelly (2002 Angels, age 30, RP)    

• Danny Dorn (2015 D'Backs, age 30, OF)    

• Travis Driskill (2002 Orioles, age 30, P)    

• Jose Escobar (1991 Indians, age 30, IF)    

• Paolo Espino (2017 Brewers, age 31, RP)    

• Jesus Feliciano (2010 Mets, age 30, OF)    

• Jose M. Fernandez (2018 Angels, age 30, IF)    

• P.J. Forbes (1998 Orioles, age 30, IF) 

• Tony Fossas (1988 Rangers, age 30, RP)    

• Tim Fortugno (1992 Angels, age 30, RP)    

• Alejandro Friese (2005 Orioles, age 30, 1B)    

• Eddie Gamboa (2016 Rays, age 31, RP)    

• Mike Garcia (1999 Pirates, age 31, P)   

• Webster Garrison (1996 Athletics, age 30, IF)    

• Shawn Gilbert (1997 Mets, age 32, UT)    

• Mike Glavine (2003 Mets, age 30, 1B)    

• Brian Gordon (2008 Rangers, age 30, P)    

• Jarrett Grube (2014 Angels, age 30, P)    

• Junior Guerra (2015 White Sox, age 30, P) 

• Brandon Harper (2006 Nationals, age 30, C)    

• Ryne Harper (2019 Twins, age 30, P)    

• Jeff Harris (2005 Mariners, age 31, P)    

• Chris Heintz (2005 Twins, age 31, C)  

• Ubaldo Heredia (1987 Expos, age 31, P)    

• Trent Hubbard (1994 Rockies, age 30, OF)    

• Ken Huckaby (2001 Diamondbacks, age 30, C)    

• Chris Jakubauskas (2009 Mariners, age 30, P)    

• Luis Jimenez (2012 Mariners, age 30, DH)   

• Dane Johnson (1994 White Sox, age 31, RP)    

• Mitch Jones (2009 Dodgers, age 31, OF)    

• Merrill Kelly (2019 Diamondbacks, age 30, P)   

• Erik Kratz (2010 Phillies, age 30, C) 

• Jalal Leach (2001 Giants, age 32, OF)    

• Arcenio Leon (2017 Tigers, age 32, RP)   

• John Lindsey (2010 Dodgers, age 30, OF)    

• Mickey Lopez (2004 Mariners, age 30, 2B)    

• Ed Lucas (2013 Marlins, age 31, UT)    

• Jean Machi (2012 Giants, age 30, RP)    

• Brandon Mann (2018 Rangers, age 33, RP)    

• David Manning (2003 Brewers, age 30, P)    

• Rafael Martin (2015 Nationals, age 30, RP)    

• Matt Miller (2003 Rockies, age 31, RP)    

• Dale Mohorcic (1987 Rangers, age 30, RP)    

• Dustin Molleken (2016 Tigers, age 31, RP) 

• Brian Moran (2019 Marlins, age 30, RP)  

• Jim Morris (1998 Devil Rays, age 35, P)

• Kevin Ohme (2003 Cardinals, age 32, P)    

• Edward Paredes (2017 Dodgers, age 31, RP)    

• Terry Pearson (2002 Tigers, age 30, P)    

• Yohan Pino (2014 Twins, age 30, P)    

• Dale Polley (1996 Yankees, age 30, RP)    

• Chris Prieto (2005 Angels, age 32, OF)   

• Scott Rice (2013 Mets, age 31, RP)    

• Ron Rightnowar (1995 Brewers, age 30, P)    

• Dan Rohrmeier (1997 Mariners, age 31, 1B)   

• Randy Ruiz (2008 Twins, age 30, DH)   

• Guilder Rodriguez (2014 Rangers, age 31, IF) 

• Bobby Scales (2009 Cubs, age 31, UT)   

• Steve Schrenk (1999 Phillies, age 30, P)    

• Rick Short (2005 Nationals, age 32, 2B)   

• Walter Silva (2009 Padres, age 32, P)    

• Steve Sisco (2000 Braves, age 30, UT)    

• Chuck Smith (2000 Marlins, age 30, P)    

• Dar Smith (1990 Royals, age 30, P)   

• Murphy Smith (2018 Blue Jays, age 31, RP)    

• Dennis Springer (1995 Phillies, age 30, P)   

• Max St. Pierre (2010 Tigers, age 30, C)    

• Joe Strong (2000 Marlins, age 37, RP)    

• Tyler Sturdevant (2016 Athletics, age 32, RP)

• Jeff Tabaka (1994 Pirates, age 30, RP)    

• Bill Taylor (1994 Athletics, age 32, RP)   

• Jose Tolentino (1991 Astros, age 30, PH)    

• Greg Tubbs (1993 Reds, age 30, OF)    

• Raul Valdes (2010 Mets, age 32, RP)    

• Ben Weber (2000 Giants, age 30, RP)    

• Paul WIlmet (1989 Rangers, age 30, RP)   

• Tom Wilson (2001 Athletics, age 30, C)    

• Darrin Winston (1997 Phillies, age 31, P)   

• 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...

• Nick Ahmed, 2016 Diamondbacks (by Arquimedes Caminero, Pirates)    

• Tim Anderson, 2019 White Sox (by Glenn Sparkman, Royals)    

• Nori Aoki, 2015 Giants (by Jake Arrieta, Cubs) 

• Danny Bautista, 1996 Braves (by Jeff Parrett, Cardinals)  

• Jose Bautista, 2011 Blue Jays (by Jake Arrieta, Orioles)    

• Brandon Belt, 2017 Giants (by Anthony Banda, Diamondbacks)    

• Craig Biggio, 1989 Astros (by John Costello, Cardinals)   

• Craig Biggio, 1997 Astros (by Geremi Gonzalez, Cubs)    

• Xander Bogaerts, 2014 Red Sox (by Felix Hernandez, Mariners)    
   

• David Bote, 2019 Cubs (by Madison Bumgarner, Giants; exhibition)    

• Keon Broxton, 2017 Brewers (by Antonio Senzatela, Rockies) 

• Kris Bryant, 2018 Cubs (by German Marquez, Rockies)    

• Marlon Byrd, 2011 Cubs (by Alfredo Aceves, Red Sox)   

• Matt Chapman, 2019 Athletics (by Jakob Junis, Royals)    

• Greg Colbrunn, 1996 Marlins (by Pedro Astacio, Dodgers)    

• Craig Counsell, 1998 Marlins (by C.J. Nitkowski, Astros)    

• Zack Cozart, 2012 Reds (by Chad Billingsley, Dodgers)    
   

• Zack Cozart, 2014 Reds (by Josh Beckett, Dodgers)    

• Allen Craig, 2014 Cardinals (by Tim Hudson, Giants)    

• Charlie Culberson, 2019 Braves (by Fernando Rodney, Nationals)

• Andre Dawson, 1987 Cubs (by Eric Show, Padres)    

• Mike Devereaux, 1994 Orioles (by Chad Ogea, Indians)    

• Chris Dickerson, 2011 Yankees (by Mike Gonzalez, Orioles) 

• Tony Fernandez, 1988 Blue Jays (by Dave Eiland, Yankees)    

• Tony Fernandez, 1989 Blue Jays (by Cecilio Guante, Rangers)    

• David Freese, 2011 Cardinals (by Clay Hensley, Marlins) 
    

• Bernard Gilkey, 1998 Mets (by Ryan Dempster, Marlins)  

• Edgar Gonzalez, 2009 Padres (by Jason Hammel, Rockies)  

• Erik Gonzalez, 2018 Indians (by Rob Scahill, White Sox)    

• Adam Greenberg, 2005 Cubs (by Valerio De Los Santos, Marlins)    

• Didi Gregorious, 2013 Diamondbacks (by Josh Outman, Rockies)   

• Zack Greinke, 2013 Dodgers (by Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks)  

• Carlos Guillen, 2005 Tigers (by Runelvys Hernandez, Royals)

• Pedro Guerrero, 1988 Dodgers (by David Cone, Mets)    

• Jerry Hairston, Jr., 2006 Cubs (by Kevin Correia, Giants, exhibition)    

• Charlie Hayes, 1994 Rockies (by Salomon Torres, Giants) 
     

• Mitch Haniger, 2017 Mariners (by Jacob DeGrom, Mets)   

• Chase Headley, 2014 Yankees (by Jake McGee, Rays)    

• Jason Heyward, 2013 Braves (by Jon Niese, Mets)    

• Matt Holliday, 2015 Cardinals (by Dan Haren, Cubs)   

• Matt Holliday, 2016 Cardinals (by Andrew Cashner, Padres) 

• Torii Hunter, 2007 Twins (by Zack Greinke, Royals)    

• Chris Iannetta, 2017 Diamondbacks (by Johnny Barbato, Pirates)    

• Omar Infante, 2014 Royals (by Heath Bell, Rays)    
   

• Derek Jeter, 2012 Yankees (by Corey Kluber, Indians)   

• JaCoby Jones, 2017 Tigers (by Justin Haley , Twins)     

• Eric Karros, 2002 Dodgers (by Felix Rodriguez, Giants)    

• Jason Kendall, 2001 Pirates (by Danny Graves, Reds)    

• Jeff Kent, 1999 Giants (by Bobby Ayala, Expos) 

• Matt Lawton, 1999 Twins (by Dennys Reyes, Reds)    

• Darren Lewis, 1998 Red Sox (by Jaret Wright, Indians)   

• Mikie Mahtook, 2017 Tigers (by Tommy Kahnle, Yankees) 

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• Mike Matheny, 1999 Brewers (by Rich Loiselle, Pirates)    

• James McCann, 2017 Tigers (by Dellin Betances, Yankees)    

• Mark McGwire, 1995 Athletics (by David Cone, Yankees)   

• Damian Miller, 2006 Brewers (by Roy Oswalt, Astros)    

• Justin Morneau, 2005 Twins (by Ron Villone, Mariners)    

• Chris Owings, 2014 Diamondbacks (by Kyle Lohse, Brewers)    

• Chris Parmalee, 2012 Twins (by Justin Thomas, Red Sox)  

• Joe Panik, 2016 Giants (by Matt Moore, Rays)    
   

• Gerardo Parra, 2019 Giants (by Brad Wieck, Padres)     

• Jay Payton, 2000 Mets (by Dave Veres, Cardinals; postseason)   

• David Peralta, 2015 Diamondbacks (by Jose Fernandez, Marlins)    

• Mike Piazza, 2000 Mets (by Roger Clemens, Yankees)    

• Mike Piazza, 2005 Mets (by Julian Tavarez, Cardinals)    

• Kevin Pillar, 2019 Giants (by Dinelson Lamet, Padres)    

• Placido Polanco, 2013 Marlins (by Santiago Casilla, Giants)   

• Buster Posey, 2017 Giants (by Taijuan Walker, Diamondbacks)  
    

• Kirby Puckett, 1995 Twins (by Denny Martinez, Indians) 

• Yasiel Puig, 2013 Dodgers (by Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks)    

• Albert Pujols, 2003 Cardinals (by Amaury Telemaco, Phillies)    

• Albert Pujols, 2016 Angels (by Tony Barnette, Rangers)    

• Alexei Ramirez, 2009 White Sox (by Chris Perez, Indians)    

• Manny Ramirez, 2005 Red Sox (by Dan Haren, Athletics)    

• Mark Reynolds, 2010 Diamondbacks (by Colin Balester, Nationals)    

• Mark Reynolds, 2011 Orioles (by Ervin Santana, Angels)  
    

• Joey Rickard, 2017 Orioles (by Troy Scribner, Angels) 

• Billy Ripken, 1988 Orioles (by John Davis, White Sox)    

• Billy Ripken, 1992 Orioles (by Alex Fernandez, White Sox)    

• Scott Rolen, 2004 Cardinals (by Ryan Vogelsong, Pirates)    

• Scott Rolen, 2009 Reds (by Jason Marquis, Rockies)    

• Cody Ross, 2006 Marlins (by Oscar Villarreal, Braves)    

• Addison Russell, 2019 Cubs (by Adrian Houser, Brewers)

• Nate Schierholtz, 2010 Giants (by Hunter Jones, Marlins)    

• Mike Scioscia, 1989 Dodgers (by Pascual Perez, Expos) 
     

• Marco Scutaro, 2009 Blue Jays (by Josh Beckett, Red Sox)    

• Jean Segura, 2015 Brewers (by Jordan Lyles, Rockies)    

• Jean Segura, 2015 Brewers (by Pedro Strop, Cubs)    

• Jean Segura, 2016 Diamondbacks (by Arquimedes Caminero, Pirates)    

• Jean Segura, 2019 Phillies (by Trevor Richards, Pirates) 

• Kevin Seitzer, 1989 Royals (by Jack Morris, Tigers)    

• Kevin Seitzer, 1994 Brewers (by Melido Perez, Yankees)    

• Kevin Seitzer, 1995 Brewers (by Scott Erickson, Twins)
      

• J.T. Snow, 1997 Giants (by Randy Johnson, Mariners, exhibition)    

• Sammy Sosa, 2003 Cubs (by Salomon Torres, Pirates)    

• Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 Marlins (by Mike Fiers, Brewers)    

• Terry Steinbach, 1991 Athletics (by Bobby Thigpen, White Sox) 

• Chris Stynes, 2001 Red Sox (by Aaron Sele, Mariners)    

• Dansby Swanson, 2018 Braves (by Rick Porcello, Red Sox)    

• Ruben Tejada, 2014 Mets (by Tajuan Walker, Mariners)    

• Dickie Thon, 1984 Astros (by Mike Torrez, Mets)    
   

• Robby Thompson, 1993 Giants (by Trevor Hoffman, Padres)    

• Mike Trout, 2018 Angels (by Erik Goeddel, Rangers)    

• Justin Upton, 2011 Diamondbacks (by Tim Lincecum, Giants)    

• John Valentin, 1995 Red Sox (by Tim Belcher, Mariners)    

• John Valentin, 1999 Red Sox (by John Snyder, White Sox)    

• Ryan Vogelsong, 2016 Pirates (by Jordan Lyles, Rockies) 

• Christian Walker, 2017 D'Backs (by Yu Darvish, Dodgers, NLDS)    

• Gary Ward, 1984 Rangers (by Dan Petry, Tigers)    
   

• Rickie Weeks, 2009 Brewers (by Edinson Volquez, Reds)    

• Bernie Williams, 2001 Yankees (by Kip Wells, White Sox)  

• David Wright, 2011 Mets (by Matt Cain, Giants)  

• David Wright, 2013 Mets (by Johnny Hellweg, Brewers)    

• Kevin Young, 1993 Pirates (by Kevin Gross, Dodgers)  

• more to come...

Players to be hit in the head/face with a line drive include:

• Nick Blackburn, 2008 Twins (by Bobby Abreu, Yankees)   

• Willie Blair, 1997 Tigers (by Julio Franco, Brewers)    

• Archie Bradley, 2015 Diamondbacks (by Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies)    

• Chris Carpenter, 2000 Blue Jays (by Jose Valentin, White Sox)    

• Carlos Carrasco, 2015 Indians (by Melky Cabrera, White Sox)    

• Aroldis Chapman, 2014 Reds (by Salvador Perez, Royals, exhibition)

• Norm Charlton, 1995 Phillies (by Steve Finley, Padres)    

• Norm Charlton, 1995 Mariners (by Frank Thomas, White Sox, no misprint)    

• Matt Clement, 2005 Red Sox (by Carl Crawford, Devil Rays)    

• Alex Cobb, 2013 Rays (by Eric Hosmer, Royals)    

• Gerrit Cole, 2016 Pirates (by Jordan Zimmermann, Tigers)    

• Johnny Cueto, 2016 Giants (by Billy Burns, Athletics; exhibition)

• John Danks, 2011 White Sox (by Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks)   

• R.A. Dickey, 2014 Blue Jays (by Evan Longoria, Rays)    

• Luke Farrell, 2019 Angels (by Jalen Smith, Giants; exhibition)    

• Jeff Ferrell, 2017 Tigers (by Ryon Healy, Athletics)   

• Doug Fister, 2012 Tigers (by Gregor Blanco, Giants, WS)    

• Bryce Florie, 2000 Red Sox (by Ryan Thompson, Yankees)   

• J.A. Happ, 2013 Blue Jays (by Desmond Jennings, Rays)   

• Blake Hawksworth, 2011 Cardinals (by Sam Fuld, Cubs)    

• Brad Holman, 1993 Mariners (by Mario Diaz, Rangers)

• T.J. House, 2017 Blue Jays (by John Hicks, Tigers, exhibition)    

• David Huff, 2010 Indians (by Alex Rodriguez, Yankees)    

• Phil Humber, 2011 White Sox (by Kosuke Fukudome, Indians)    

• Kaz Ishii, 2002 Dodgers (by Brian Hunter, Astros)    

• Chris Jakubauskas, 2010 Pirates (by Lance Berkman, Astros)    

• Dan Jennings, 2014 Marlins (by Jordy Mercer, Pirates)    

• Clayton Kershaw, 2015 Dodgers (by Andy Parrino, Athletics; exhibition)    

• Dallas Keuchel, 2018 Astros (by Kyle Seager, Mariners)

• Hiroki Kuroda, 2009 Dodgers (by Rusty Ryal, Diamondbacks)    

• Al Leiter, 2004 Mets (by Alex Gonzalez, Marlins; exhibition)    

• Colby Lewis, 2016 Rangers (by Carlos Correa, Astros; ricochet caught for out)    

• Lance Lynn, 2017 Cardinals (by Lorenzo Cain, Royals)    

• Joe Martinez, 2009 Giants (by Mike Cameron, Brewers)    

• Dustin May, 2019 Dodgers (by Jake Lamb, Diamondbacks)    

• Brandon McCarthy, 2012 Athletics (by Erick Aybar, Angels)    

• Bryan Mitchell, 2015 Yankees (by Eduardo Nunez, Twins)

• Mike Mussina, 1998 Oroles (by Sandy Alomar Jr., Indians)    

• Jimmy Nelson, 2015 Brewers (by Tommy Pham, Cardinals)    

• Juan Nicasio, 2011 Rockies (by Ian Desmond, Nationals)    

• Dustin Nippert, 2010 Rangers (by Austin Jackson, Tigers)    

• Kevin Olsen, 2003 Marlins (by Todd Walker, Red Sox)    

• Andy Pettitte, 1997 Yankees (by Cal Ripken, Jr., Orioles)    

• Rick Porcello, Red Sox (by Willson Contreras, exhibition)     

• Horacio Ramirez, 2006 Braves (by Lance Berkman, Astros)    

• Robbie Ray, 2017 Diamondbacks (by Luke Voit, Cardinals; ricochet caught for out)

• Todd Ritchie, 2002 White Sox (by Rob Fick, Tigers)    

• Pete Smith, 1990 Braves (by Terry Kennedy, Giants)    

• Rafael Soriano, 2006 Mariners (by Vlad Guerrero, Angels)    

• Mickey Storey, 2012 Astros (by Dave Sappelt, Cubs)    

• Bill Swift, 1990 Mariners (by Gary Gaetti, Twins)    

• Mike Thurman, 1998 Expos (by Jeffrey Hammonds, Reds)

• Jameson Taillon, 2016 Pirates (by Hernan Perez, Brewers)     

• Jameson Taillon, 2019 Pirates (by Anthony Rizzo, Cubs)    

• Jose Valverde, 2008 Astros (by Pedro Feliz, Phillies)    

• Billy Wagner, 1998 Astros (by Kelly Stinnett, Diamondbacks)    

• Mitch WIlliams, 1989 Cubs (by Jeff King, Pirates)    

• Chris Young, 2008 Padres (by Albert Pujols, Cardinals)    

• Jordan Zimmermann, 2018 Tigers (by Jason Kipnis, Indians)    

• more to come..

Players to suffer other ball-related head injuries include...

• Al Alberquerque, 2011 Tigers (hit in head during batting practice)    

• Josh Beckett, 2011 Red Sox (hit in head during batting practice)    

• Marty Barrett, 1991 Padres (bunted ball off own face)   ​ 

• Michael Barrett, 2008 Padres (foul ball off own face)

• Carlos Beltran, 2014 Yankees (hit in face during batting practice)    

• Adrian Beltre, 2017 Rangers (hit in head by dugout foul)    
   

• Charlie Blackmon, 2018 Rockies (on deck; hit in head by foul)    

• Reid Brignac, 2016 Braves (hit in head by grounder ricochet off 2B) 

• Melky Cabrera,  White Sox (foul ball off own face)

• Miguel Cabrera, 2012 Tigers (hit in face by bad-hop liner to 1B)    

• Nick Castellanos, 2015 Tigers (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B)    

• Yu Darvish, 2014 Rangers (hit in head during batting practice)
     

• Aledmys Diaz, 2016 Cardinals (foul ball off own face) 

• Derek Dietrich, 2016 Marlins (hit in head by dugout foul)    

• J.D. Drew, 2011 Red Sox (bunt foul off face in BP)    

• Juan Encarnacion, 2007 Cardinals (on deck; hit in face by foul)

• Wilmer Flores, 2017 Mets (foul ball off own face)

• Randal Grichuk, 2019 Blue Jays (foul ball off own face)

• Franklin Gutierrez, 2012 Mariners (hit in face by pickoff throw) 
     

• Ryon Healy, 2017 Athletics (hit in head by bad-hop liner to 1B)    

• Jeremy Hellickson, 2012 Rays (hit in head during batting practice)    

• Rhys Hoskins, 2018 Phillies (foul ball off own face)

• Adam Jones, 2015 Orioles (foul ball off own face)

• Matt Keough, 1991 Athletics (hit in head by dugout foul; exhibition)    

• Jose Martinez, 2017 Cardinals (hit in head by dugout foul)  
    

• Andrew Miller, 2013 Red Sox (hit in head by dugout foul)

• Brad Miller, 2018 Rays (hit in face by own ricochet batting practice liner)   

• Jordan Montgomery, 2017 Yankees (hit in head during batting practice) 

• Colin Moran, 2017 Astros (foul ball off own face)   

• Wil Myers, 2017 (hit in face by grounder during batting practice at 3B) 

• Hunter Pence, 2016 Giants (foul ball off own face)   
   

• David Peralta, 2015 Diamondbacks (foul ball off own face)

• Rob Refsnyder, 2016 Yankees (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B)    

• Jose Reyes, 2016 Mets (foul ball off own face)

• Ryan Roberts, 2011 Diamondbacks (hit in face by bad-hop grounder to 3B) 

• Jimmy Rollins, 2014 Phillies (foul ball off own face)

• Carlos Santana, 2016 Indians (hit in head by dugout foul) 
     

• Eugenio Velez, 2009 Giants (hit in head by dugout foul)    

• more to come...

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Players injured during a brawl include:
 

• Joaquin Benoit, 2016 Blue Jays (calf; bullpen run)   

• Shawn Boskie, 1995 Angels (back)   

• Chris Bosio, 1993 Mariners (collarbone)   

• Zack Greinke, 2013 Dodgers (shoulder)    

• Jason LaRue, 2010 Cardinals (kicked in head)    

• Chris Martin, 2018 Rangers (hammy; bullpen run)   

• Mike Morse, 2017 Giants (concussion)    

• Cal Ripken, 1993 Orioles (knee)   

• Dereck Rodriguez, 2018 Giants (hammy)    

• more to come...

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Players injured during a celebration include...

• Jeff Baker, 2013 Rangers (thumb; hi-five)    

• Chris Coghlan, 2012 Marlins (knee; pie-throw)    

• Mark DeRosa, 2012 Nationals (oblique; hi-five)    

• Ryan Dempster, 2004 Cubs (toe)    

• Aubrey Huff, 2012 Giants (knee)    

• Kendrys Morales, 2010 Angels (leg)    

• Ramon Ramirez, 2012 Mets (hammy)    

• more to come...

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Players injured angry over performance include...

• Kevin Brown, 2004 Yankees (punched wall)

• A.J. Burnett, 2010 Yankees (cut hands slamming doors)

• Kyle Farnsworth, 2004 Cubs (knee; kicked electric fan)

• Ryan Mattheus, 2013 Nationals (punched locker)

• Oliver Perez, 2005 Pirates (toe; kicked cart)

• Drew Pomeranz, 2014 Athletics (hand; punched chair)

• Hanley Ramirez, 2012 Marlins (stitches, smacked electric fan)

• Drew Storen, 2015 Nationals (thumb; slammed locker)

• Hunter Strickland, 2018 Giants (punched wall)

• Ryan Sweeney, 2012 Red Sox (punched door)

• Troy Tulowitzki, 2007 Rockies (stitches; slammed bat)

• more to come...

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The Paid

Players to sign $100M+ contracts include: 

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(Year represents first year of deal taking effect. Contracts shown in number of years/total millions format. Italics = completed deal with original signing team.  Red = currently with original signing team. Neither player nor team options included.)

• Ronald Acuna (2019 Braves; 8Y/$100M extension signed in 2019)

• Nolan Arenado (2019 Rockies; 8Y/$260M)

• Carlos Beltran (2005 Mets, 7Y/$119M)

• Ryan Braun (2016 Brewers; 5Y/$105M extension signed in 2011)

• Kevin Brown (1999 Dodgers; 7Y/$105M)

• Miguel Cabrera (2009 Tigers; 8Y/$152M extension signed in 2008)

• Miguel Cabrera (signed a second extension for 8Y/$248M in 2014)

• Matt Cain (2014 Giants, 5Y/$112.5M extension signed in 2013)

• Robinson Cano (2014 Mariners; 10Y/$240M)

• Yoenis Cespedes (2017 Mets; 4Y/$110M. Deal restructured in 2019)

• Shin-Soo Choo (2014 Rangers; 7Y/$130M)

• Gerrit Cole (2020 Yankees; 9Y/$324M)

• Patrick Corbin (2019 Nationals; 6Y/$140M)

• Carl Crawford (2011 Red Sox; 7Y/$142M)

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• Johnny Cueto (2016 Giants; 6Y/$130M)

• Jacob deGrom (2019 Mets; 5Y/$137.5M extension signed in 2019)

• Jacoby Ellsbury (2014 Yankees; 7Y/$153M)

• Prince Fielder (2012 Tigers; 9Y/$214M)

• Jason Giambi (2002 Yankees; 7Y/$120M)

• 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)

• Zack Greinke (2013 Dodgers; 6Y/$147M. Opted out after 2015)

• Zack Greinke (2016 Diamondbacks; 6Y/$206M)

• Ken Griffey, Jr. (2000 Reds; 9Y/$112M)

• Cole Hamels (2013 Phillies; 6Y/$144M extension signed in 2012)

• Josh Hamilton (2013 Angels; 5Y/$125M)

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• Mike Hampton (2001 Rockies; 8Y/$121M)

• Bryce Harper (2019 Phillies; 13Y/$325M)

• Todd Helton (2003 Rockies; 9Y/$141.5M extension signed in 2001)

• Felix Hernandez (2013 Mariners; 7Y/$175M extension signed in 2013)

• Jason Heyward (2016 Cubs; 8Y/$184M)

• Mattt Holliday (2010 Cardinals; 7Y/$120M)

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• Eric Hosmer, 2018 Padres (8Y/$144M)

• Ryan Howard (2012 Phillies; 5Y/$125M extension signed in 2010)

• Derek Jeter (2002 Yankees; 10Y/$189M extension signed in 2001)

• Matt Kemp (2012 Dodgers; 8Y/$160M extension signed in 2011)

• Clayton Kershaw (2014 Dodgers; 7Y/$215M)

• Carlos Lee (2007 Astros; 6Y/$100M)

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• Cliff Lee (2011 Phillies, 5Y/$120M)

• Jon Lester (2015 Cubs; 6Y/$155M)

• Manny Machado (2019 Padres, 10Y/$300M)

• J.D. Martinez (2018 Red Sox; 5Y/$110M)

• Joe Mauer (2011 Twins; 8Y/$184M extension signed in 2010)

• Dustin Pedroia (2015 Red Sox; 8Y/$110M extension signed in 2013)

• Buster Posey (2014 Giants; 8Y/$167M extension signed in 2013)

• David Price, (2016 Red Sox; 7Y/$217M)

• Albert Pujols (2005 Cardinals; 7Y/$100M extension signed in 2004)

• Albert Pujols (2012 Angels; 10Y/$240M)

• Manny Ramirez (2001 Red Sox; 8Y/$160M)

• Anthony Rendon (2020 Angels; 7Y/$245M)

• Jose Reyes (2012 Blue Jays; 6Y/$106M)

• Alex Rodriguez (2001 Rangers; 10Y/$250M. As a Yankee, opted out after 2007 and re-signed with Yankees for 10Y/$275M)

• C.C. Sabathia (2009 Yankees; 7Y/$161M. 1-year extension signed in 2011)

• Johan Santana (2008 Mets; 6Y/$137.5M)

• Max Scherzer (2015 Nationals; 7Y/$201M)

• Kyle Seager (2015 Mariners; 7Y/$100M extension)

• Alfonso Soriano (2007 Cubs; 8Y/$136M)

• Giancarlo Stanton (2015 Marlins; 13Y/$325M extension)

• Stephen Strasburg (2020 Nationals; 7Y/$245M)

• Mark Teixeira (2009 Yankees; 8Y/$180M)

• Mike Trout (2015 Angels; 6Y/$144.5M extension signed in 2014)

• Mike Trout (2021 Angels; 12Y/$430M extension signed in 2019)

• Troy Tulowitzki  (2015 Rockies; 6Y/$120M extension signed in 2010)

• Justin Verlander (2013 Tigers; 8Y/$180M extension signed in 2013)

• Joey Votto (2014 Reds; 10Y/$225M extension signed in 2014)

• Vernon Wells (2007 Blue Jays; 7Y/$126M)

• Jayson Werth (2011 Nationals; 7Y/$126M)

• Zack Wheeler, (2020 Phillies; 5Y/$118M)

• David Wright (2014 Mets; 8Y/$138M extension signed in 2012)

• Jordan Zimmermann (2016 Tigers; 5Y/$110M)

• Barry Zito (2007 Giants; 7Y/$126M)

Other players to earn $20 million or more in annual salary include: (only original signing teams listed)

• Homer Bailey - $23M in 2019 (Reds)

• Barry Bonds - $22M in 2005 (Giants)

• Josh Donaldson - $23M in 2019 (Braves)

• Josh Donaldson - $23M in 2020-23 (Twins)

• Edwin Encarnacion - $20M in 2017-19 (Indians)

• Alex Gordon - $20M in 2018-19 (Royals)

• Roy Halladay - $20M in 2011 (Phillies)

• Tim Lincecum - $22M in 2013 (Giants)

• Russell Martin - $20M in 2017-19 (Blue Jays)

• Rick Porcello - $20.1M in 2016-19 (Red Sox)

• Hanley Ramirez - $22.75M in 2016-18 (Red Sox)

• Masahiro Tanaka - $22M in 2014-15 (Yankees)

• more to come...

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Major leaguers ejected/suspended for foreign substance/object include:

• Albert Belle, cork  •  Brendan Donnelly, foreign substance  •  Wilton Guerrero, cork  •  Kevin Gross, sandpaper  •  Billy Hatcher, cork  •  Rick Honeycutt, thumbtack  •  Jay Howell, foreign substance  •  Byung-Hyum Kim, foreign substance  •  Brian Matusz, foreign substance  •  Brian Moehler, sandpaper  •  Joe Niekro, sandpaper  •  Joel Peralta, foreign substance  •  Michael Pineda, foreign substance  •  Chris Sabo, cork  •  Will Smith, foreign substance  •  Sammy Sosa, cork  •  more to come...

Major league players to be suspended for PED/amphetamines/etc. violations include:

• Alfredo Aceves  •  Eliezer Alfonzo (2)  •  Abraham Almonte  •  Alec Asher  •  Antonio Bastardo  •  Tim Beckham  •  Wilson Betemit  •  Ryan Braun  •  Marlon Byrd  •  Everth Cabrera  •  Melky Cabrera  •  Mike Cameron  •  Chris Colabello  •  Alex Colome  •  Bartolo Colon  •  Nelson Cruz  •  Chris Davis  •  Ryan Franklin  •  Freddy Galvis  •  Dee Gordon  •  Yasmani Grandal

• Starling Marte  •  Francis Martes (2)  •  Cameron Maybin  •  Daniel McCutchen  •  Andrew McKirahan  •  Jenrry Mejia (3; lifetime ban in Feb. 2016, reinstated in 2018)  •  Sergio Mitre  •  Frankie Montas  •  Jesus Montero  •  Guillermo Mota (2)  •  Jordan Norberto  •  Rafael Palmeiro  •  David Paulino  •  Ronny Paulino (2)  •  Neifi Perez  •  Jhonny Peralta  •  Michael Pineda  •  Manny Ramirez (2)  •  Josh Ravin  •  Pablo Reyes  •  Juan Rincon

• Alex Rodriguez  •  David Rollins  •  J.C. Romero  •  Carlos Ruiz  •  Alex Sanchez  •  Ervin Santana  •  Eric Skoglund  •  Cody Stanley (2)  •  Taylor Teagarden  •  Miguel Tejada  •  Jordany Valdespin  •  Aroldis Vizcaino  •  Edinson Volquez  •  Steven Wright  •  details and more suspendees to come...

The Unrelated (all listings are since 1987 unless otherwise noted)

  Major league players with same (or similar) last names; could be related but aren't include:

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• Jesse Barfield (1981-92) and John Barfield (1989-91)

• Rafael Betancourt (2003-15) and Yuniesky Betancourt (2005-13)

• Kevin Blankenship (1988-90) and Lance Blankenship (1988-93)

• Brandon Boggs (2008-11) and Mitchell Boggs (2008-13); neither is related to Wade Boggs

• Larry Broadway (2007-09) and Mike Broadway (2015)

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• Lorenzo Cain (2010-) and Matt Cain (2005-17)

• Gustavo Chacin (2004-10) and Jhoulys Chacin (2009-)

• Robinson Chirinos (2011-) and Yonni Chirinos (2018-)

• Paul Clemens (2013-) and Roger Clemens (1986-2007)

• Buck Coats (2006-08) and Jason Coats (2016)

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• Lance Cormier (2004-11) and Rheal Cormier (1991-2007)

• Chris Dickerson (2008-14) and Corey Dickerson (2013-)

• Danny Duffy (2011-) Matt Duffy (2014-) and Matt Duffy (2015-16)

• Chad Durbin (1999-2013) and J.D. Durbin (2004-2007)

• Brad Eldred (2005-12) and Cal Eldred (1991-2005) 

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• Jeff Farnsworth (2002) and Kyle Farnsworth (1999-2014)

• Chuck Finley (1986-2002) and Steve Finley (1988-2007)

• Rob Fick (1998-2007) and C.J. Fick (2012)

• Jace Fry (2017-) and Paul Fry (2018-)

• Carson Fulmer (2016-) and Michael Fulmer (2016-)

• Conor Gillaspie (2008-17) and Cole Gillespie (2010-16)

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• Mark Grace (1988-2003) and Mike Grace (1995-97)

• Dave Henderson (1981-94) Rickey Henderson (1979-2003) and Steve Henderson (1977-88)  * all were teammates at some point in their careers

• Derek Jeter (1995-2014) and Shawn Jeter (1992)

• Caleb Joseph (2014-) and Tommy Joseph (2016-17)

• Howie Kendrick (2006-) and Kyle Kendrick (2007-17)

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• Jeff Kent (1992-2008) and Steve Kent (2002)

• Brooks Kieschnick (1996-2004) and Roger Kieschnick (2013-14)

• Frank Lankford (1998) and Ray Lankford (1990-2004)

• Rick Leach (1981-90) and Terry Leach (1981-93)

• Brian McCann (2005-19) and James McCann (2014-)

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• Kyle McClellan (2008-13) and Zach McClellan (2007)

• Daniel McCutchen (2009-14) and Andrew McCutchen (2009-)  * teammates from 2009-12

• James Mouton (1994-2001) and Lyle Mouton (1995-2001)   * teammates in 2000

• Charlie O'Brien (1985-2000) and Pete O'Brien (1982-93)

• Al Osuna (1990-96) and Antonio Osuna (1995-2005)    * teammates in 1994

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• Chris Owings (2013-) and Micah Owings (2007-12)

• Lance Parrish (1977-95) and Larry Parrish (1974-88)

• David Paulino (2016-) Felipe Paulino (2007-14) and Ronny Paulino (2005-12)

• Jace Peterson (2014-) and Joc Pederson (2014-)

• Mark Redman (1999-2008) and brothers Prentice (2003) & Tike Redman (2000-07)   * Mark and Tike were teammates in 2005

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• Josh Rupe (2005-11) and Ryan Rupe (1999-2003)

• Brad Salmon (2007) and Tim Salmon (1992-2006)

• George Sherrill (2004-12) and Tim Sherrill (1990-91)

• Candy Sierra (1988) and Ruben Sierra (1986-2006)

• Grady Sizemore (2004-15) and Scott Sizemore (2010-14)

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• Mark Sweeney (1995-2008) and Mike Sweeney (1995-2010)

• Jesus Tavarez (1994-98) and Julian Tavarez (1993-2009)

• Mark Teixeira (2003-16) and Kanekoa Texeira (2010-11)

• Miguel Tejada (1997-2013) and Ruben Tejada (2010-)

• Steve Torrealba (2001-02) and Yorvit Torrealba (2001-13)

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• George Vukovich (1980-85) John Vukovich (1970-81) and Pete Vuckovich (1975-86)  * George and John were teammates in 1980-81

• Eli Whiteside (2005-14) and Matt Whiteside (1992-2005)

• more to come...

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Players with the same full name, same era, no connection include:

• Austin Adams (RHP, 2014-) and Austin Adams (RHP, 2017-)

• Josh Bell (IF, 2010-12) and Josh Bell (1B, 2016-)

• Ryan Braun (RHP, 2006-07) and Ryan Braun (3B/OF, 2007-)

• Kevin Brown (RHP, 1986-2005) Kevin Brown (catcher, 1996-02) and Kevin Brown (LHP, 1990-92) 

• David Carpenter (RHP, 2011-15, 218 games mostly HOU/ATL) and David Carpenter (RHP, 2012-15, 34 games mostly LAA)

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• Chris Carter (outfielder, 2008-10) and Chris Carter (first baseman, 2010-17)

• Jeff D'Amico (RHP, 1996-2004) and Jeff D'Amico (RHP, 2000)

• Matt Duffy (third baseman, 2014-) and Matt Duffy (infielder, 2015-16) 

• Adam Eaton (RHP, 2000-09) and Adam Eaton (outfielder, 2012-)

• Jose Fernandez (RHP, 2013-16) and Jose Fernandez (infielder, 2018-)

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• Josh Fields (third baseman, 2006-10) and Josh Fields (RHP, 2013-)

• Freddy Garcia (infielder, 1995-99) and Freddy Garcia (RHP, 1999-2013)

• Alex Gonzalez (shortstop, 1994-2006) and Alex Gonzalez (shortstop, 1998-2014)

• Javy Guerra (RHP, 2011-) and Javy Guerra (infielder, 2018-)

• Miguel Gonzalez (RHP, 2012-) and Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (RHP, 2013)

• Mark Johnson (first baseman, 1995-2002) Mark Johnson (catcher, 1998-2008) and Mark Johnson (RHP, 2000)

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• Scott Lewis (RHP, 1990-94) and Scott Lewis (LHP, 2008-09)

• Javier Lopez (catcher, 1994-2006) and Javier Lopez (LHP, 2003-16)

• Mark McLemore (infielder, 1986-2004) and Mark McLemore (LHP, 2007)

• Justin Miller (RHP, 2002-10) and Justin Miller (RHP, 2014-)

• Matt Miller (LHP, 2001-02) and Matt Miller (RHP, 2003-07)

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• Steve Ontiveros (RHP, 1973-80) and Steve Ontiveros (RHP, 1985-2000)

• Tony Pena, Jr. (shortstop, 2006-09) and Tony Pena (RHP, 2006-11)

• Erasmo Ramirez (LHP, 2003-07) and Erasmo Ramirez (RHP, 2012-)

• Jose Ramirez (infielder, 2013-) and Jose Ramirez (RHP, 2014-)

• Ramon Ramirez (RHP, 2006-14) and Ramon Ramirez (RHP, 2008-09)

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• Matt Reynolds (LHP, 2010-16) and Matt Reynolds (infielder, 2016-)

• Daniel Robertson (outfielder, 2014-17) and Daniel Robertson (infielder, 2017-)

• Dan Smith (LHP, 1992-94) and Dan Smith (RHP, 1998-2003)

• Mike Smith (RHP, 1984-89) Mike Smith (RHP, 1989-90) 

• Geovany Soto (2005-17) and Giovanni Soto (2015)

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• Steve Sparks (RHP, 1995-2004) and Steve Sparks (RHP, 2000)

• Dave Stapleton (first baseman, 1980-86) and Dave Stapleton (LHP, 1987-88)

• Michael Taylor (outfielder, 2011-14) and Michael Taylor (outfielder, 2014-)

• more to come...