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RELATIVES
Father-Son Combinations with 250 Home Runs, Career
Brother Batteries*
Jim and Ed Bailey |
Cin. Reds (NL), 1959 |
Dick and Bill Conway |
Balt. Orioles (AA), 1886 |
Mort and Walker Cooper |
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1940–45; and N.Y. Giants (NL), 1947 |
Ed and Bill Dugan |
Rich. Virginians (AA), 1884 |
John and Buck Ewing |
N.Y. Giants (NL), 1890–91 |
Wes and Rick Ferrell |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1934–37; and Wash. Senators (AL), 1937–38 |
Milt and Alex Gaston |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1929 |
Mike and John O’Neill |
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1902–03 |
Elmer and Johnny Riddle |
Cin. Reds (NL), 1941 and 1944–45; and Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1948 |
Bobby and Billy Shantz |
Phila. A’s (AL), 1954; K.C. A’s (AL), 1955; and N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960 |
Larry and Norm Sherry |
L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1960–62 |
Tom and Homer Thompson |
N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1912 |
Lefty and Fred Tyler |
Bost. Braves (NL), 1914 |
Will and Deacon White |
Bost. Red Caps (NL), 1877; and Cin. Reds (NL), 1878–79 |
Pete and Fred Wood |
Buff. Bisons (NL), 1885 |
*Pitcher listed first; catcher second. |
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Twins Who Played Major League Baseball
Canseco |
Jose, outfield (1985–2001) |
Ozzie, outfield (1990, 1992–93) |
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Cliburn |
Stan, catcher (1980) |
Stu, pitcher (1984–85) |
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Edwards |
Marshall, outfield (1981–83) |
Mike, second base (1977–80) |
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Grimes |
Ray, first base (1920–26) |
Roy, second base (1920) |
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Hunter |
Bill, outfield (1912) |
George, outfield and pitcher (1909–10) |
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Minor |
Ryan, first base (1998–2001) Damon, first base (2000–04) |
Jonnard |
Bubber, catcher (1920, 1922, 1926–27, 1929, 1935) |
Claude, pitcher (1921–24, 1926, 1929) |
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O’Brien |
Eddie, shortstop, outfield, and pitcher (1953, 1955–58) |
Johnny, infield and pitcher (1953, 1955–59) |
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Reccius |
John, outfield and pitcher (1882–88, 1890) |
Phil, infield, outfield, and pitcher (1882–83) |
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Shannon |
Joe, outfield and second base (1915) |
Red, shortstop (1915, 1917–21, 1926) |
Hall of Famers Whose Sons Played in Majors
Father |
Sons |
Earl Averill Sr. (1929–41) |
Earl Averill Jr. (1956, 1958–63) |
Yogi Berra (1946–63, 1965) |
Dale Berra (1977–87) |
Eddie Collins Sr. (1906–30) |
Eddie Collins Jr. (1939, 1941–42) |
Tony Gwynn Sr. (1982–2001) |
Tony Gwynn Jr. (2006–12, 2014) |
Freddie Lindstrom (1924–36) |
Charlie Lindstrom (1958) |
Connie Mack (1886–96) |
Earle Mack (1910–11, 1914) |
Jim O’Rourke (1876–93, 1904) |
Queenie O’Rourke (1908) |
Tony Perez (1964–86) |
Eduardo Perez (1993–2000, 2002–06) |
Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) |
Dereck Rodriguez (2018–) |
George Sisler (1915–22, 1924–30) |
Dick Sisler (1946–53) |
Dave Sisler (1956–62) |
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Ed Walsh Sr. (1904–17) |
Ed Walsh Jr. (1928–30) |
Players with Two Sons Who Played in Majors
Father |
Sons |
Sandy Alomar (1964–78) |
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) |
Sandy Alomar Jr. (1988–2007) |
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Buddy Bell (1972–89) |
David Bell (1995–2006) |
Mike Bell (2000) |
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Bob Boone (1972–90) |
Bret Boone (1992–2005) |
Aaron Boone (1997–2009) |
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Jimmy Cooney (1890–92) |
Jimmy Cooney (1917, 1919, 1924–28) |
Johnny Cooney (1921–44) |
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Dave Duncan (1964–76) |
Chris Duncan (2005–09) |
Shelley Duncan (2007–13) |
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Larry Gilbert (1914–15) |
Charlie Gilbert (1940–43, 1946–47) |
Tookie Gilbert (1950, 1953) |
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Sam Hairston (1951) |
John Hairston (1969) |
Jerry Hairston (1973–88) |
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Jerry Hairston (1973–88) |
Jerry Hairston Jr. (1998–2013) |
Scott Hairston (2004–14) |
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Dave LaRoche (1970–83) |
Adam LaRoche (2004–15) |
Andy LaRoche (2007–11, 2013) |
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Manny Mota (1962–82) |
Andy Mota (1991) |
Jose Mota (1991–95) |
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Kevin Romine (1985–91) |
Andrew Romine* (2010–) |
Austin Romine* (2011, 2013–) |
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George Sisler (1915–22, 1924–30) |
Dick Sisler (1946–53) |
Dave Sisler (1956–62) |
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Mel Stottlemyre (1964–74) |
Todd Stottlemyre (1988–2002) |
Mel Stottlemyre Jr. (1990) |
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Dixie Walker (1909–12) |
Dixie Walker (1931, 1933–49) |
Harry Walker (1940–43, 1946–55) |
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*Still active. |
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Brother Double-Play Combinations
Garvin Hamner, second base, and Granny Hamner, shortstop, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1945
Eddie O’Brien, shortstop, and Johnny O’Brien, second base, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1953, 1955–56
Billy Ripken, second base, and Cal Ripken Jr., shortstop, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1987–92
Most Home Runs, Brothers
Total |
Brothers |
Home Runs |
768 |
Hank Aaron (1954–76) |
755 |
Tommie Aaron (1962–63, 1965, 1968–71) |
13 |
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573 |
Joe DiMaggio (1936–42, 1946–51) |
361 |
Vince DiMaggio (1937–46) |
125 |
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Dom DiMaggio (1940–42, 1946–53) |
87 |
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508 |
Eddie Murray (1977–97) |
504 |
Rich Murray (1980,1983) |
4 |
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492 |
Jason Giambi (1995–2014) |
440 |
Jeremy Giambi (1998–2003) |
52 |
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462 |
Jose Canseco (1985–2001) |
462 |
Ozzie Canseco (1990, 1992–93) |
0 |
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451 |
Cal Ripken Jr. (1981–2001) |
431 |
Billy Ripken (1987–98) |
20 |
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450 |
Justin Upton* (2007–) |
286 |
Melvin Upton (2004, 2006–16) |
164 |
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444 |
Ken Boyer (1955–69) |
282 |
Clete Boyer (1955–71) |
162 |
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444 |
Lee May (1965–82) |
354 |
Carlos May (1968–77) |
90 |
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406 |
Graig Nettles (1967–88) |
390 |
Jim Nettles (1970–72, 1974, 1979, 1981) |
16 |
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378 |
Bret Boone (1992–2005) |
252 |
Aaron Boone (1997–2009) |
126 |
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365 |
J.D. Drew (1998–2011) |
242 |
Stephen Drew (2006–17) |
123 |
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363 |
Brian Giles (1995–2009) |
287 |
Marcus Giles (2001–07) |
76 |
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358 |
Dick Allen (1963–77) |
351 |
Hank Allen (1966–70, 1972–73) |
6 |
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Ron Allen (1972) |
1 |
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346 |
Bob Johnson (1933–45) |
288 |
Roy Johnson (1929–38) |
58 |
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332 |
Sandy Alomar (1988–2007) |
112 |
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) |
210 |
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*Still active. |
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Pitching Brothers Each Winning 20 Games in Same Season
1970 |
Gaylord Perry, S.F. Giants (NL) |
23–13 |
Jim Perry, Min. Twins (AL) |
24–12 |
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1979 |
Joe Niekro, Hous. Astros (NL) |
21–11 |
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves (NL) |
21–20 |
Hall of Famers’ Brothers Who Played 10 or More Seasons in Majors (Post-1900)
Hall of Famer |
Brother |
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) |
Sandy Alomar Jr. (1988–2007) |
George Brett (1973–93) |
Ken Brett (1967, 1969–81) |
Ed Delahanty (1888–1903) |
Jim Delahanty (1901–02, 1904–12, 1914–15) |
Joe DiMaggio (1936–42, 1946–51) |
Dom DiMaggio (1940–42, 1946–53) |
Joe DiMaggio (1936–42, 1946–51) |
Vince DiMaggio (1937–46) |
Rick Ferrell (1929–45, 1947) |
Wes Ferrell (1927–41) |
Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) |
Chris Gwynn (1987–96) |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
Mike Maddux (1986–2000) |
Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) |
Ramon Martinez (1998–2001) |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
Joe Niekro (1967–88) |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
Jim Perry (1959–75) |
Cal Ripken Jr. (1981–2001) |
Billy Ripken (1987–98) |
Joe Sewell (1920–33) |
Luke Sewell (1921–39, 1942) |
Lloyd Waner (1927–42, 1944–45) |
Paul Waner (1926–45) |
Paul Waner (1926–45) |
Lloyd Waner (1927–42, 1944–45) |
Father-Son Tandems Who Both Played for Same Manager
Manager |
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Brucker |
Earle Sr., Phila. A’s (AL), 1937–40 and 1943 |
Connie Mack |
Earle Jr., Phila. A’s (AL), 1948 |
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Collins |
Eddie Sr., Phila. A’s (AL), 1906–14 |
Connie Mack |
Eddie Jr., Phila. A’s (AL), 1939 and 1941–42 |
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Hairston |
Sam, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1951 |
Paul Richards |
Jerry, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1976 |
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Griffey |
Ken Sr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1990–91 |
Jim Lefebvre |
Ken Jr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1989–91 |
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Raines |
Tim Sr., Balt. Orioles (AL), 2001 |
Mike Hargrove |
Tim Jr., Balt. Orioles (AL), 2001 |
Sons Who Played for Their Fathers
Son |
Father-Manager |
Moises Alou, Mont. Expos (NL), 1992–96; S.F. Giants (NL), 2005 |
Felipe Alou |
Dale Berra, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1985 |
Yogi Berra |
Aaron Boone, Cin. Reds (NL), 2001–03 |
Bob Boone |
Earle Mack, Phila. A’s (AL), 1910–11 and 1914 |
Connie Mack |
Brian McRae, K.C. Royals (AL), 1991–94 |
Hal McRae |
Billy Ripken, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1987–88 |
Cal Ripken Sr. |
Cal Ripken Jr., Balt. Orioles (AL), 1985 and 1987–88 |
Cal Ripken Sr. |
Best Won–Lost Percentage for Pitching Brothers
Most Total Combined Career Wins for Pitching Brothers
Total |
Brothers |
Wins |
539 |
Phil Niekro (1964–87) |
318 |
Joe Niekro (1967–88) |
221 |
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529 |
Gaylord Perry (1962–83) |
314 |
Jim Perry (1959–75) |
215 |
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394 |
Greg Maddux (1986–2008) |
355 |
Mike Maddux (1986–2000) |
39 |
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385 |
John Clarkson (1882–94) |
328 |
Dad Clarkson (1891–96) |
39 |
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Walter Clarkson (1904–08) |
18 |
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373 |
Christy Mathewson (1900–16) |
373 |
Henry Mathewson (1906–07) |
0 |
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365 |
Pud Galvin (1879–92) |
365 |
Lou Galvin (1884) |
0 |
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354 |
Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) |
219 |
Ramon Martinez (1988–2001) |
135 |
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296 |
Stan Coveleski (1912, 1916–28) |
215 |
Harry Coveleski (1907–10, 1914–18) |
81 |
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282 |
Bob Forsch (1974–89) |
168 |
Ken Forsch (1970–84, 1986) |
114 |
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268 |
Livan Hernandez (1996–2012) |
178 |
Orlando Hernandez (1998–2007) |
90 |
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254 |
Jered Weaver (2006–17) |
150 |
Jeff Weaver (1999–2007, 2009–10) |
104 |
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230 |
Rick Reuschel (1972–89) |
214 |
Paul Reuschel (1975–79) |
16 |
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214 |
Jesse Barnes (1905–27) |
153 |
Virgil Barnes (1919–20, 1922–28) |
61 |
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200 |
Dizzy Dean (1930, 1932–41, 1947) |
150 |
Paul Dean (1934–41, 1947) |
50 |
Pitching Brothers Facing Each Other, Regular Season
Frank Foreman, Cin. Reds (NL), vs. Brownie Foreman, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1896*
Stan Coveleski, Cle. Indians (AL), vs. Harry Coveleski, Det. Tigers (AL), 1916*
Virgil Barnes, N.Y. Giants (NL), vs. Jesse Barnes, Bost. Braves (NL), 1923
Virgil Barnes, N.Y. Giants (NL), vs. Jesse Barnes, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1927
Phil Niekro, Atl. Braves (NL), vs. Joe Niekro, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1968
Gaylord Perry, Cle. Indians (AL), vs. Jim Perry, Det. Tigers (AL), 1973
Bob Forsch, St.L. Cardinals (NL), vs. Ken Forsch, Hous. Astros (NL), 1974
Tom Underwood, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), vs. Pat Underwood, Det. Tigers (AL), 1979
Greg Maddux, Chi. Cubs (NL), vs. Mike Maddux, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1986
Greg Maddux, Chi. Cubs (NL), vs. Mike Maddux, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1988
Jeff Weaver, L.A. Dodgers (NL), vs. Jered Weaver, L.A. Angels (AL), 2009**
Jeff Weaver, L.A. Dodgers (NL), vs. Jered Weaver, L.A. Angels (AL), 2010**
*Same game but not at same time.
**Interleague play.
Most Career Victories by Father-Son Combination (Post-1900)
Brothers Who Played Together on Three Major League Teams
Sandy Jr. and Roberto Alomar |
S.D. Padres (NL), 1988–89 |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1999–2000 |
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Chi. White Sox (AL), 2003–04 |
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Arthur and John Irwin |
Worc. Brown Stockings (NL), 1882 |
Wash. Statesmen (NL), 1889 |
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Bost. Reds (AA), 1891 |
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Paul and Lloyd Waner |
Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1927–40 |
Bost. Braves (NL), 1941 |
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Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1944 |