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MISCELLANY

Players with Both Little League and Major League World Series Teams

Boog Powell	1954 (Lakeland, Florida)	1966 World Series
Jim Barbieri	1954 (Schenectady, New York)	1966 World Series
Rick Wise	1958 (Portland, Oregon)	1975 World Series,
		1988 World Series
Carney Lansford	1969 (Santa Clara, California)	1990 World Series
Ed Vosberg	1973 (Tucson, Arizona)	1997 World Series
Charlie Hayes	1977 (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)	1996 World Series
Dwight Gooden	1979 (Tampa, Florida)	1986 World Series
	1980 (Tampa, Florida)
Gary Sheffield	1980 (Tampa, Florida)	1997 World Series
Derek Bell	1981 (Tampa, Florida)	1992 World Series
Jason Varitek	1984 (Altamonte Springs, Florida)	2004 World Series,
		2007 World Series
Jason Marquis	1991 (Staten Island, New York)	2004 World Series
Yusmeiro Petit	1994 (Maracaibo, Venezuela)	2014 World Series
Lance Lynn	1999 (Brownsburg, Indiana)	2011 World Series,
		2013 World Series
Michael Conforto	2004 (Redmond, Washington)	2015 World Series
Cody Bellinger	2007 (Chandler, Arizona)	2017 World Series,
		2018 World Series

Olympians (in Sports Other Than Baseball) Who Played Major League Baseball

Ed “Cotton” Minahan, pitcher, Cin. Reds (NL), 1907	Track and field, Paris, 1900
Al Spalding, pitcher, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1876–78	Shooting, Paris, 1900
Jim Thorpe, outfield, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1913–15 and 1917–18; Cin. Reds (NL), 1917; Bost. Braves (NL), 1919	Decathlon, Stockholm, 1912

Four-Decade Players

1870s–1900s

Dan Brouthers, first base (1879–96, 1904)

Jim O’Rourke, outfield (1876–93, 1904)

1880s–1910s

Kid Gleason, pitcher and second base (1888–1908, 1912)

Deacon McGuire, catcher (1884–88, 1890–1908, 1910, 1912)

Jack O’Connor, catcher (1887–1904, 1906–07, 1910)

John Ryan, catcher (1889–91, 1894–96, 1898–1903, 1912–13)

1890s–1920s

Nick Altrock, pitcher (1898, 1902–09, 1912–15, 1918–19, 1924, 1929, 1931, 1933)*

1900s–30s

Eddie Collins, second base (1906–30)

Jack Quinn, pitcher (1909–15, 1918–33)

1910s–40s

[No player]

1920s–50s

Bobo Newsom, pitcher (1929–30, 1932, 1934–48, 1952–53)

1930s–60s

Elmer Valo, outfield (1939–43, 1946–61)**

Mickey Vernon, first base (1939–43, 1946–60)

Ted Williams, outfield (1939–42, 1946–60)

Early Wynn, pitcher (1939, 1941–44, 1946–63)

1940s–70s

Minnie Minoso, outfield (1949, 1951–64, 1976, 1980)*

1950s–80s

Jim Kaat, pitcher (1959–83)

Tim McCarver, catcher (1959–61, 1963–80)

Willie McCovey, first base (1959–80)

1960s–90s

Bill Buckner, outfield and first base (1969–90)

Rick Dempsey, catcher (1969–92)

Carlton Fisk, catcher (1969, 1971–90)

Jerry Reuss, pitcher (1969–90)

Nolan Ryan, pitcher (1966, 1968–93)

1970s–2000s

Rickey Henderson, outfield (1979–2003)

Mike Morgan, pitcher (1979, 1982–83, 1985–2002)

Jesse Orosco, pitcher (1979, 1981–2003)

Tim Raines, outfield (1979–99, 2001–02)

1980s–2010s

Ken Griffey Jr., outfield (1989–2010)

Jamie Moyer, pitcher (1986–91, 1993–2010, 2012)

Omar Vizquel, shortstop (1989–2012)

*Played five decades.

**Played in last game of 1939 season for Phila. A’s (AL), but manager Connie Mack kept his name off the official line-up card.

First Players Chosen in Draft by Expansion Teams

American League
K.C. Royals	Roger Nelson, pitcher
L.A. Angels	Eli Grba, pitcher
Sea. Pilots	Don Mincher, first base
Sea. Mariners	Ruppert Jones, outfield
T.B. Devil Rays	Tony Saunders, pitcher
Tor. Blue Jays	Bob Bailor, shortstop
Wash. Senators II	Bobby Shantz, pitcher
National League
Ariz. D’backs	Brian Anderson, pitcher
Colo. Rockies	David Nied, pitcher
Fla. Marlins	Nigel Wilson, outfield
Hous. Colt .45s	Ed Bressoud, shortstop
Mont. Expos	Manny Mota, outfield
N.Y. Mets	Hobie Landrith, catcher
S.D. Padres	Ollie Brown, outfield

Last Active Player Once Playing for …

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)	Bob Aspromonte (played for Bklyn. Dodgers in 1956; active until 1971)
N.Y. Giants (NL)	Willie Mays (played for N.Y. Giants in 1957; active until 1973)
Bost. Braves (NL)	Eddie Mathews (played for Bost. Braves in 1952; active until 1968)
Phila. A’s (AL)	Vic Power (played for Phila. A’s in 1954; active until 1965)
St.L. Browns (AL)	Don Larsen (played for St.L. Browns in 1953; active until 1967)
Milw. Braves (NL)	Phil Niekro (played for Milw. Braves in 1965; active until 1987)
K.C. A’s (AL)	Reggie Jackson (played for K.C. A’s in 1967; active until 1987)
Hous. Colt .45s (NL)	Rusty Staub (played for Hous. Astros in 1964; active until 1985)
L.A. Angels (AL)	Jim Fregosi (played for L.A. Angels in 1964; active until 1978)
Sea. Pilots (AL)	Fred Stanley (played for Sea. Pilots in 1969; active until 1982)
Wash. Senators (AL)	Jim Kaat (played for Wash. Senators in 1960; active until 1983)
Wash. Senators II (AL)	Toby Harrah (played for Wash. Senators II in 1971; active until 1986)
Mont. Expos (NL)	Bartolo Colon (played for Mont. Expos in 2002; still active)

Last Players Born in Nineteenth Century to Play in Majors

American League
Fred Johnson, pitcher (b. Mar. 5, 1894)	Played in 1939 with St.L. Browns
Jimmy Dykes, third base (b. Nov. 10, 1896)	Played in 1939 with Chi. White Sox
National League
Hod Lisenbee, pitcher (b. Sept. 23, 1898)	Played in 1945 with Cin. Reds
Charlie Root, pitcher (b. Mar. 17, 1899)	Played in 1941 with Chi. Cubs

First Players Born in Twentieth Century to Play in Majors

American League
Ed Corey, pitcher (b. July 13, 1900)	Played in 1918 with Chi. White Sox
National League
John Cavanaugh, third base (b. June 5, 1900)	Played in 1919 with Phila. Phillies

Second African American to Play for Each of 16 Original Major League Teams

American League
	Second African American	First African American
Bost. Red Sox	Earl Wilson, pitcher, 1959	Pumpsie Green, infield, 1959
Chi. White Sox	Sammy Hairston, catcher, 1951	Minnie Minoso, outfield, 1951
Cle. Indians	Satchel Paige, pitcher, 1948	Larry Doby, outfield, 1947
Det. Tigers	Larry Doby, outfield, 1959	Ozzie Virgil, third base, 1958
N.Y. Yankees	Harry “Suitcase” Simpson, outfield, 1957	Elston Howard, catcher, 1955
Phila. A’s	Vic Power, outfield and first base, 1954	Bob Trice, pitcher, 1953
St.L. Browns	Willard Brown, outfield, 1947	Hank Thompson, second base, 1947
Wash. Senators	Joe Black, pitcher, 1957	Carlos Paula, outfield, 1954
National League
	Second African American	First African American
Bost. Braves	Luis Marquez, outfield, 1951	Sam Jethroe, outfield, 1950
Bklyn. Dodgers	Dan Bankhead, pitcher, 1947	Jackie Robinson, first base, 1947
Chi. Cubs	Gene Baker, second base, 1953	Ernie Banks, shortstop, 1953
Cin. Reds	Chuck Harmon, infield, 1954	Nino Escalera, outfield, 1954
N.Y. Giants	Monte Irvin, outfield, 1949	Hank Thompson, second base, 1949
Phila. Phillies	Chuck Harmon, infield, 1957	John Kennedy, third base, 1957
Pitt. Pirates	Sam Jethroe, outfield, 1954	Curt Roberts, second base, 1954
St.L. Cardinals	Brooks Lawrence, pitcher, 1954	Tom Alston, first base, 1954

Players and Mangers Having Same Number Retired on Two Different Clubs

Hank Aaron	Atl. Braves (NL) and Milw. Brewers (AL)	44
Rod Carew	Cal. Angels (AL) and Min. Twins (AL)	29
Rollie Fingers	Milw. Brewers (NL) and Oak. A’s (AL)	34
Greg Maddux	Atl. Braves (NL) and Chi. Cubs (NL)	31
Frank Robinson	Balt. Orioles (AL) and Cin. Reds (NL)	20
Nolan Ryan	Hous. Astros (AL) and Tex. Rangers (AL)	34
Casey Stengel	N.Y. Mets (NL) and N.Y. Yankees (AL)	37

Major Leaguers Who Played Pro Football in Same Year(s)

Performances by Oldest Players

Pitched	Satchel Paige, K.C. A’s (AL), Sept. 25, 1965	59 years, 2 months
Batted (0-for-1)	Satchel Paige, K.C. A’s (AL), Sept. 25, 1965	59 years, 2 months
Caught	Jim O’Rourke, N.Y. Giants (NL), Sept. 20, 1904	52 years, 1 month
At-Bat	Nick Altrock, Wash. Senators (AL), Sept. 30, 1933	57 years, 0 months
Base Hit	Minnie Minoso, Chi. White Sox (AL), Sept. 12, 1976	53 years, 9 months
Double	Julio Franco, Atl. Braves (NL), July 27, 2007	48 years, 11 months
Triple	Nick Altrock, Wash. Senators (AL), Sept. 30, 1924	48 years, 0 months
Home Run	Julio Franco, N.Y. Mets (NL), May 4, 2007	48 years, 9 months
Grand Slam Home Run	Julio Franco, Atl. Braves (NL), June 3, 2004	45 years, 10 months
Run Scored	Charlie O’Leary, St.L. Browns (AL), Sept. 30, 1934	52 years, 11 months
RBI	Julio Franco, Atl. Braves (NL), Sept. 27, 2007	49 years, 1 months
Stolen Base	Arlie Latham, N.Y. Giants (NL), Aug. 18, 1909	50 years, 5 months
100 Games, Season	Cap Anson, Chi. Colts (NL), 1897	45 years, 0 months
Game Won, Relief	Jack Quinn, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), Aug. 14, 1932	48 years, 1 month
Game Lost, Relief	Hoyt Wilhelm, L.A. Dodgers (NL), June 24, 1972	48 years, 11 months
Complete Game	Phil Niekro, N.Y. Yankees (AL), Oct. 6, 1985	46 years, 6 months
Shutout	Phil Niekro, N.Y. Yankees (AL), Oct. 6, 1985	46 years, 6 months
No-Hitter	Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox (AL), June 30, 1908	41 years, 3 months
Perfect Game	Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs (NL), May 18, 2004	39 years, 8 months

Oldest Players, by Position

First Base	Julio Franco, Atl. Braves (NL), 2007	48
Second Base	Arlie Latham, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1909	49
Third Base	Jimmy Austin, St.L. Browns (AL), 1929	49
Shortstop	Bobby Wallace, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1918	44
Outfield	Sam Thompson, Det. Tigers (AL), 1906	46
Catcher	Jim O’Rourke, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1904	52
Pitcher	Satchel Paige, K.C. A’s (AL), 1965	59
Designated Hitter	Minnie Minoso, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1976	53
Pinch Hitter	Nick Altrock, Wash. Senators (AL), 1933	57

Youngest Players to Play in Majors

Fred Chapman, pitcher, Phila. A’s (AA), July 22, 1887	14 years, 8 months
Joe Nuxhall, pitcher, Cin. Reds (NL), June 10, 1944	15 years, 10 months
Willie McGill, pitcher, Cle. Infants (PL), May 8, 1890	16 years, 6 months
Joe Stanley, outfield, Wash. Senators (NL), Sept. 11, 1897	16 years, 6 months
Carl Scheib, pitcher, Phila. A’s (AL), Sept. 6, 1943	16 years, 8 months
Tommy Brown, shortstop, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) Aug. 3, 1944	16 years, 8 months
Milton Scott, first base, Chi. Cubs (NL), Sept. 30, 1882	16 years, 9 months
Putsy Caballero, third base, Phila. Phillies (NL), Sept. 14, 1944	16 years, 10 months
Jim Derrington, pitcher, Chi. White Sox (AL), Sept. 30, 1956	16 years, 10 months
Rogers McKee, pitcher, Phila. Phillies (NL), Aug. 18, 1943	16 years, 11 months
Alex George, shortstop, K.C. A’s (AL), Sept. 16, 1955	16 years, 11 months
Merito Acosta, outfield, Wash. Senators (AL), June 5, 1913	17 years, 0 months

Youngest Players, by Position

First Base	Milton Scott, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1882	16
Second Base	Ted Sepkowski, Cle. Indians (AL), 1942	18
Third Base	Putsy Caballero, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1944	16
Shortstop	Tommy Brown, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1944	16
Outfield	Merito Acosta, Wash. Senators (AL), 1913	17
	Mel Ott, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1926	17
	Willie Crawford, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1964	17
Catcher	Jimmie Foxx, Phila. A’s (AL), 1925	17
Right-Handed Pitcher	Fred Chapman, Phila. A’s (AA), 1887	14
Left-Handed Pitcher	Joe Nuxhall, Cin. Reds (NL), 1944	15

Players Who Played During Most Presidential Administrations

Cap Anson (1876–97)	8	Ulysses S. Grant (1876–77)
		Rutherford B. Hayes (1887–81)
		James A. Garfield (1881)
		Chester A. Arthur (1881–85)
		Grover Cleveland (1885–89)
		Benjamin Harrison (1889–93)
		Grover Cleveland (1893–97)
		William McKinley (1897)
Jim O’Rourke (1876–93, 1904)	8	Ulysses S. Grant (1876–77)
		Rutherford B. Hayes (1877–81)
		James A. Garfield (1881)
		Chester A. Arthur (1881–85)
		Grover Cleveland (1885–89)
		Benjamin Harrison (1889–93)
		Grover Cleveland (1893–97)
		Theodore Roosevelt (1904)
Nick Altrock (1898, 1902–09, 1912–15, 1918–19, 1924, 1929, 1931, 1933)	7	William McKinley (1898)
		Theodore Roosevelt (1902–09)
		William Howard Taft (1909–13)
		Woodrow Wilson (1913–19)
		Calvin Coolidge (1924)
		Herbert Hoover (1929, 1931)
		Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933)
Jim Kaat (1959–83)	7	Dwight D. Eisenhower (1959–61)
		John F. Kennedy (1961–63)
		Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–69)
		Richard M. Nixon (1969–75)
		Gerald Ford (1975–77)
		Jimmy Carter (1977–81)
		Ronald Reagan (1981–83)

Players Playing Most Seasons with One Address (One Club, One City in Majors)

23	Brooks Robinson, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1955–77
23	Carl Yastrzemski, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1961–83
22	Cap Anson, Chi. Cubs (Colts) (NL), 1876–97
22	Al Kaline, Det. Tigers (AL), 1953–74
22	Stan Musial, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1941–44 and 1946–63
22	Mel Ott, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1926–47
21	George Brett, K.C. Royals (AL), 1973–93
21	Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators (AL), 1907–27
21	Ted Lyons, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1923–42 and 1946
21	Cal Ripken Jr., Balt. Orioles (AL), 1981–2001
21	Willie Stargell, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1962–82
20	Luke Appling, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1930–43 and 1945–50
20	Red Faber, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1914–33
20	Tony Gwynn, S.D. Padres (NL), 1982–2001
20	Mel Harder, Cle. Indians (AL), 1928–47
20	Alan Trammell, Det. Tigers (AL), 1977–96
20	Robin Yount, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1974–93
20	Derek Jeter, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1995–2014

Players Who Played 2500 Games in One Uniform (Post-1900)

3308	Carl Yastrzemski, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1961–83
3026	Stan Musial, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1941–44 and 1946–63
3001	Cal Ripken Jr., Balt. Orioles (AL), 1981–2001
2896	Brooks Robinson, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1955–77
2856	Robin Yount, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1974–93
2850	Craig Biggio, Hous. Astros (NL), 1988–2007
2834	Al Kaline, Det. Tigers (AL), 1953–74
2747	Derek Jeter, N.Y. Yankees, (AL), 1995–2004
2732	Mel Ott, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1926–47
2707	George Brett, K.C. Royals (AL), 1973–93
2528	Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1953–71

Players Playing Most Seasons in City of Birth

22	Phil Cavarretta, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1934–53, and Chi. White Sox (AL), 1954–55
19	Pete Rose, Cin. Reds (NL), 1963–78 and 1984–86
19	Barry Larkin, Cin. Reds (NL), 1986–2004
18	Ed Kranepool, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1962–79
17	Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1923–39
16	Harry Davis, Phila. A’s (AL), 1901–11 and 1913–17
16	Whitey Ford, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1950 and 1953–67

Players with Same Surname as Town of Birth

Loren Bader, pitcher (1912, 1917–18), born in Bader, Illinois

Verne Clemons, catcher (1916, 1919–24), born in Clemons, Iowa

Estel Crabtree, outfield (1929, 1931–33, 1941–44), born in Crabtree, Ohio

Charlie Gassaway, pitcher, (1944–46), born in Gassaway, Tennessee

Elmer “Slim” Love, pitcher, (1913, 1916–20), born in Love, Missouri

Jack Ogden, pitcher, (1918, 1928–29, 1931–32), born in Ogden, Pennsylvania

Curly Ogden, pitcher, (1922–26), born in Ogden, Pennsylvania

Steve Phoenix, pitcher (1984–95), born in Phoenix, Arizona

Happy Townsend, pitcher (1901–06), born in Townsend, Delaware

George Turbeville, pitcher (1935–37), born in Turbeville, South Carolina

Players with Longest Given Names

Alan Mitchell Edward George Patrick Henry Gallagher (“Al”), third base (1970–73)	45 characters
Christian Frederick Albert John Henry David Betzel (“Bruno”), infield (1914–18)	44 characters
Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish (“Cal”), pitcher, (1944, 1946–49, 1951, 1956–64)	41 characters

Players with Palindromic Surnames*

Dean Anna, pitcher (2014–15)

Truck Hannah, catcher (1918–20)

Toby Harrah, infield (1969, 1971–86)

Eddie Kazak, shortstop (1948–52)

Dick Nen, first base (1963, 1965–68, 1970)

Robb Nen, pitcher (1993–2002)

Dave Otto, pitcher (1987–94)

Johnny Reder, first base (1932)

Mark Salas, catcher (1984–91)

Juan Salas, pitcher (2006–08)

Marino Salas, pitcher (2008)

Fernando Salas, pitcher (2010–)

*Last name spelled the same forward and backward.

Most Common Last Names in Baseball History

Smith	160
Johnson	113
Jones	98
Miller	88
Brown	87
Williams	80
Wilson	74
Davis	72

Number of Major League Players by First Letter of Last Name*

A	593
B	1847
C	1504
D	945
E	352
F	691
G	1056
H	1395
I	58
J	505
K	706
L	885
M	2015
N	337
O	360
P	925
Q	49
R	1065
S	1894
T	637
U	60
V	269
W	1075
X	0
Y	113
Z	93
*From 1871 through 2018.

Third Basemen on Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance Chicago Cubs Teams*

Doc Casey	1903–05	388 games
Harry Steinfeldt	1906–10	729 games
Heinie Zimmerman	1908, 1910	23 games
Solly Hoffman	1905–08	20 games
Otto Williams	1903–04	7 games
John Kane	1909–10	7 games
Tommy Raub	1903	4 games
George Moriarty	1903–04	3 games
Bobby Lowe	1903	1 game
Broadway Aleck Smith	1904	1 game
*Famed Hall of Fame double-play combination for the Chi. Cubs, 1903–10.

First Designated Hitter for Each Major League Team

American League
Balt. Orioles	Terry Crowley (vs. Milw. Brewers), Apr. 6, 1973	2-for-4
Bost. Red Sox	Orlando Cepeda (vs. N.Y. Yankees), Apr. 6, 1973	0-for-6
Cal. Angels	Tom McCraw (vs. K.C. Royals), Apr. 6, 1973	1-for-4
Chi. White Sox	Mike Andrews (vs. Tex. Rangers), Apr. 7, 1973	1-for-3
Cle. Indians	John Ellis (vs. Det. Tigers), Apr. 7, 1973	0-for-4
Det. Tigers	Gates Brown (vs. Cle. Indians), Apr. 7, 1973	0-for-4
K.C. Royals	Ed Kirkpatrick (vs. Cal. Angels), Apr. 6, 1973	0-for-3
Milw. Brewers	Ollie Brown (vs. Balt. Orioles), Apr. 6, 1973	0-for-3
Min. Twins	Tony Oliva (vs. Oak. A’s), Apr. 6, 1973	2-for-4
N.Y. Yankees	Ron Blomberg* (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Apr. 6, 1973	1-for-3
Oak. A’s	Bill North (vs. Min. Twins), Apr. 6, 1973	2-for-5
Sea. Mariners	Dave Collins (vs. Cal. Angels), Apr. 6, 1977	0-for-4
T.B. Devil Rays	Paul Sorrento (vs. Det. Tigers), Mar. 31, 1998	1-for-5
Tex. Rangers	Rico Carty (vs. Chi. White Sox), Apr. 7, 1973	1-for-4
Tor. Blue Jays	Otto Velez (vs. Chi. White Sox), Apr. 7, 1977	2-for-4
National League
Ariz. D’backs	Kelly Stinnett (vs. Oak. A’s, AL), June 5, 1998	1-for-3
Atl. Braves	Keith Lockhart (vs. Tor. Blue Jays, AL), June 16, 1997	0-for-4
Chi. Cubs	Dave Clark (vs. Chi. White Sox, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-4
Cin. Reds	Eddie Taubensee (vs. Cle. Indians, AL), June 16, 1997	0-for-3
Colo. Rockies	Dante Bichette (vs. Sea. Mariners, AL), June 12, 1997	3-for-5
Fla. Marlins	Jim Eisenreich (vs. Det. Tigers, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-5
Hous. Astros	Sean Berry (vs. K.C. Royals, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-4
L.A. Dodgers	Mike Piazza (vs. Oak. A’s, AL), June 12, 1997	3-for-4
Mont. Expos	Jose Vidro (vs. Balt. Orioles, AL), June 16, 1997	0-for-4
N.Y. Mets	Butch Huskey (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), June 16, 1997	2-for-4
Phila. Phillies	Darren Daulton (vs. Bost. Red Sox, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-5
Pitt. Pirates	Mark Smith (vs. Min. Twins, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-4
St.L. Cardinals	Dmitri Young (vs. Milw. Brewers, AL), June 16, 1997	1-for-4
S.D. Padres	Rickey Henderson (vs. Ana. Angels, AL), June 12, 1997	2-for-5
S.F. Giants	Glenallen Hill** (vs. Tex. Rangers, AL), June 12, 1997	0-for-3
*First AL designated hitter. **First NL designated hitter.

Players Killed as Direct Result of Injuries Sustained in Major League Games

Maurice “Doc” Powers, catcher, Phila. A’s (AL)	Died Apr. 26, 1909, after three operations for “intestinal problems” after running into railing on Apr. 12, 1909, at Shibe Park inaugural game.
Ray Chapman, shortstop, Cle. Indians (AL)	Died Aug. 17, 1920, after being hit by pitch thrown by N.Y. Yankees pitcher Carl Mays at the Polo Grounds on Aug. 16, 1920.

Players Who Played for Three New York Teams

Dan Brouthers	Troy Trojans (NL), 1879–80
	Buff. Bisons (NL), 1881–85
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1904
Jack Doyle	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1893–95, 1898–1900, and 1902
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1903–04
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1905
Dude Esterbrook	Buff. Bisons (NL), 1880
	N.Y. Metropolitans (AA), 1883–84 and 1887
	N.Y. Gothams–Giants (NL), 1885–86 and 1890
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1891
Burleigh Grimes	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1918–26
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1927
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1934
Benny Kauff	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1912
	Bklyn. Tip-Tops (FL), 1915
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1916–20
Willie Keeler	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1892–93 and 1910
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1893 and 1899–1902
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1903–09
Tony Lazzeri	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1926–37
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1939
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1939
Sal Maglie	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1945 and 1950–55
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1956–57
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1957–58
Fred Merkle	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1907–16
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1916–17
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1925–26
Jack Nelson	Troy Trojans (NL), 1879
	N.Y. Metropolitans (AA), 1883–87
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1887
	Bklyn. Bridegrooms (AA), 1890
Lefty O’Doul	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1919–20 and 1922
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1928 and 1933–34
	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1931–33
Dave Orr	N.Y. Gothams (NL), 1883
	N.Y. Metropolitans (AA), 1884–87
	Bklyn. Bridegrooms (AA), 1888
	Bklyn. Wonders (PL), 1890
Jack Taylor	Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1920–25 and 1935
	N.Y. Giants (NL), 1927
	N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1934
Monte Ward	N.Y. Gothams–Giants (NL), 1883–89 and 1893–94
	Bklyn. Wonders (PL), 1890
	Bklyn. Bridegrooms (NL), 1891–92

Players Who Played for Both Original and Expansion Washington Senators

Rudy Hernandez, pitcher	Original Senators, 1960	Expansion Senators, 1961
Hector Maestri, pitcher	Original Senators, 1960	Expansion Senators, 1961
Pedro Pamos, pitcher	Original Senators, 1955–60	Expansion Senators, 1970
Camilo Pascual, pitcher	Original Senators, 1954–60	Expansion Senators, 1967–69
Zoilo Versalles, shortstop	Original Senators, 1959–60	Expansion Senators, 1969

Players Who Played for Both Kansas City Athletics and Kansas City Royals

Moe Drabowsky, pitcher	K.C. A’s, 1963–65	K.C. Royals, 1969–70
Aurelio Monteagudo, pitcher	K.C. A’s, 1963–66	K.C. Royals, 1970
Ken Sanders, pitcher	K.C. A’s, 1964, 1966	K.C. Royals, 1976
Dave Wickersham, pitcher	K.C. A’s, 1960–63	K.C. Royals, 1969

Players Who Played for Both Milwaukee Braves and Milwaukee Brewers

Hank Aaron, outfield and designated hitter	Milw. Braves, 1954–65	Milw. Brewers, 1975–76
Felipe Alou, outfield	Milw. Braves, 1964–65	Milw. Brewers, 1974
Phil Roof, catcher	Milw. Braves, 1961 and 1964	Milw. Brewers, 1970–71

Pitchers Who Gave Up Most Hits to Pete Rose

Phil Niekro	64
Don Sutton	60
Juan Marichal	42
Gaylord Perry	42
Joe Niekro	39
Claude Osteen	38
Ron Reed	38
Bob Gibson	36
Ferguson Jenkins	36

Pitchers Who Gave Up Home Runs to Both Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds in Their Record-Breaking Seasons (1998 and 2001)

Scott Elarton	Pitching for Hous. Astros (NL), gave up #40 to McGwire
	Pitching for Colo. Rockies (NL), gave up #61 and #62 to Bonds
Bobby Jones	Pitching for N.Y. Mets (NL), gave up #47 to McGwire
	Pitching for S.D. Padres (NL), gave up #30 to Bonds
John Thomson	Pitching for Colo. Rockies (NL), gave up #25 and #44 to McGwire
	Pitching for Colo. Rockies (NL), gave up #25 and #57 to Bonds
Steve Trachsel	Pitching for Chi. Cubs (NL), gave up #62 to McGwire
	Pitching for N.Y. Mets (NL), gave up #15 to Bonds

Major League Shortstops from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

Manny Alexander (1992–2006)

Abiatal Avelino (2018–)

Juan Bell (1989–95)

Juan Castillo (1986–89)

Pedro Ciriaco (2010–15)

Mariano Duncan (1985–97)

Tony Fernandez (1983–2001)

Pepe Frias (1973–81)

Hector Gomez (2011, 2014–15)

Pedro Gonzalez (1963–97)

Luis Garcia (1999)

Jerry Gil (2004–07)

Diory Hernandez (2009–11)

Elian Herrera (2012–15)

Julian Javier (1960–72)

Manuel Lee (1985–95)

Norberto Martin (1993–98)

Yamaico Navarro (2010–13)

Nelson Norman (1978–82, 1987)

Jose Offerman (1990–2005)

Elvis Pena (2000–01)

Santiago Perez (2000–01)

Jorge Polanco (2014–17)

Rafael Ramirez (1980–92)

Rafael Robles (1969–72)

Eddie Rogers (2002–06)

Amado Samuel (1962–64)

Andres Santana (1990)

Alfonso Soriano (1999–2014)

Juan Sosa (1999–2001)

Fernando Tatis (1997–03, 2006, 2008–2010)

Jordany Valdespin (2012–15)

Players Born on Leap Year Day (February 29)

	Year of Birth
Dickey Pearce, shortstop (1871–77)	1836
Sadie Houck, shortstop (1879–81, 1883–87)	1856
Ed Appleton, pitcher (1913, 1916)	1892
Roy Parker, pitcher (1919)	1896
Ralph Miller, infield (1920–21, 1924)	1896
Pepper Martin, outfield (1928, 1930–40, 1944)	1904
Al Rosen, third base (1947–56)	1924
Steve Mingori, pitcher (1970–79)	1944
Al Autry, pitcher (1976)	1952
Jerry Fry, catcher (1978)	1956
Bill Long, pitcher (1985, 1987–91)	1960
Terrence Long, outfield (1999–2006)	1976
Gerardo Concepcion, pitcher (2016)	1992
Stefan Crichton, pitcher (2017)	1992

Players Who Played on Four of California’s Five Major League Teams

Mike Aldrete	S.F. Giants, 1986–88; S.D. Padres, 1991; Oak. A’s, 1993–95; and Cal. Angels, 1995–96
John D’Acquisto	S.F. Giants, 1973–76; S.D. Padres, 1977–80; Cal. Angels, 1981; and Oak. A’s, 1982
Steve Finley	S.D. Padres, 1995–98; L.A. Dodgers, 2004; L.A. Angels, 2005, and S.F. Giants, 2006
Rickey Henderson	Oak. A’s, 1979–84, 1989–93, 1994–95, and 1998; S.D. Padres, 1996–97; Ana. Angels, 1997; and L.A. Dodgers, 2003
Stan Javier	Oak. A’s, 1986–90 and 1994–95; L.A. Dodgers, 1990–92; Cal. Angels, 1993; and S.F. Giants, 1996–99
Jay Johnstone	Cal. Angels, 1966–70; Oak. A’s, 1973; S.D. Padres, 1979; and L.A. Dodgers, 1980–82 and 1985
Dave Kingman	S.F. Giants, 1971–74; S.D. Padres, 1977; Cal. Angels, 1977; and Oak. A’s, 1984–86
Elias Sosa	S.F. Giants, 1972–74; L.A. Dodgers, 1976–77; Oak. A’s, 1978; and S.D. Padres, 1983
Derrel Thomas	S.D. Padres, 1972–74 and 1978; S.F. Giants, 1975–77; L.A. Dodgers, 1979–83; and Cal. Angels, 1984
Brett Tomko	S.D. Padres, 2002, 2007–08; S.F. Giants, 2004–05; L.A. Dodgers, 2006–07; and Oak. A’s, 2009

Tallest Players in Major League History

6’8’’	Mark Acre, pitcher (1994–97)
	Dellin Betances*, pitcher (2011–)
	Darren Clarke, pitcher (2007)
	Tony Clark, first base (1995–2009)
	Gene Conley, pitcher (1952, 1954–63)
	Steve Ellsworth, pitcher (1988)
	Doug Fister*, pitcher (2009–)
	Nate Freiman, first base (2013–14)
	Tyler Glasnow*, pitcher (2016–)
	Tayron Guerrero*, pitcher (2016, 2018–)
	Lee Guetterman, pitcher (1984, 1986–93, 1995–96)
	Jason Hirsh, pitcher (2006–08)
	Graeme Lloyd, pitcher (1993–2003)
	Kameron Loe, pitcher (2004–08, 2010–13)
	Brandon McCarthy*, pitcher (2005–09, 2011–)
	Chris Martin*, pitcher (2014–)
	Nate Minchey, pitcher (1993–97)
	Mike Naymick, pitcher (1939–40, 1943–44)
	Jeff Nelson, pitcher (1992–2006)
	Logan Ondrusek pitcher (2010–14, 2016)
	Max Povse, pitcher (2017)
	J.R. Richard, pitcher (1971–80)
	Adam Russell pitcher (2008–11)
	Michael Schwimer pitcher (2011–12)
	Mike Smithson, pitcher (1982–89)
	Kyle Snyder, pitcher (2003–2008)
	Phil Stockman, pitcher (2006–2008)
	Billy Taylor, pitcher (1994, 1996–98)
	Joe Vitko, pitcher (1992)
	Chris Volstad*, pitcher (2008–13, 2015, 2017–)
	Sean West, pitcher (2009–10)
	Stefan Wever, pitcher (1982)
6’9’’	Terry Bross, pitcher (1991, 1993)
	Johnny Gee, pitcher (1939, 1941, 1943–46)
	Mark Hendrickson, pitcher (2002–11)
	John Holdzkom, pitcher (2014)
	Adam McCreery*, pitcher (2018–)
	Alex Meyer, pitcher (2015–17)
	Kam Mickolio, pitcher (2008–11)
	Jeff Niemann, pitcher (2008–12)
	Brad Wieck*, pitcher (2018–)
6’10’’	Andrew Brackman, pitcher (2011)
	Eric Hillman, pitcher (1992–94)
	Randy Johnson, pitcher (1988–2009)
	Andy Sisco, pitcher (2005–07)
	Aaron Slegers*, pitcher (2017–)
	Chris Young, pitcher (2004–17)
6’11”	Jon Rauch, pitcher (2002, 2004–13)
*Still active.

Shortest Players in Major League History

3’7’’	Eddie Gaedel, pinch hitter (1951)
5’3’’	Jess Cortazzo, pinch hitter (1923)
	Yo-Yo Davalillo, shortstop (1953)
	Bob Emmerich, outfield (1923)
	Bill Finley, outfield/catcher (1886)
	Stubby Magner, infield (1911)
	Mike McCormick, third base (1904)
	Tom Morrison, infield (1895–96)
	Yale Murphy, shortstop/outfield (1894–95, 1897)
	Dickey Pearce, shortstop (1871–77)
	Frank Shannon, infield (1892, 1896)
	Cub Stricker, second base (1882–85, 1887–93)

Teammates the Longest

19 years	Derek Jeter (shortstop) and Mariano Rivera (pitcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2013
18 years	Joe Judge (first base) and Sam Rice (outfield), Wash. Senators, 1915–32
18 years	Alan Trammell (shortstop) and Lou Whitaker (second base), Det. Tigers, 1977–95
17 years	Derek Jeter (shortstop) and Jorge Posada (catcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2011
17 years	Jorge Posada (catcher) and Mariano Rivera (pitcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2011
15 years	Derek Jeter (shortstop) and Andy Pettitte (pitcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2003, 2007–10, 2012–13
15 years	Andy Pettitte (pitcher) and Mariano Rivera (pitcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2003, 2007–10, 2012–13
15 years	Jeff Bagwell (first base) and Craig Biggio (second base/outfield), Hous. Astros, 1991–2005
14 years	Duke Snider (outfield) and Carl Furillo (outfield), Bklyn.–L.A. Dodgers, 1947–60
13 years	Joe Judge (first base) and Walter Johnson (pitcher), Wash. Senators, 1915–27
13 years	Andy Pettitte (pitcher) and Jorge Posada (catcher), N.Y. Yankees, 1995–2003, 2007–10

Teammates with 300 Wins and 500 Home Runs

Lefty Grove (pitcher) and Jimmie Foxx (batter)	1941 Bost. Red Sox (AL)
Warren Spahn (pitcher) and Willie Mays (batter)	1965 S.F. Giants (NL)
Don Sutton (pitcher) and Reggie Jackson (batter)	1985 Cal. Angels (AL)
Greg Maddux (pitcher) and Sammy Sosa (batter)	2004 Chi. Cubs (NL)

New Baseball Stadiums Built Since 2005

Players Traded for Themselves

Harry Chiti (Apr. 26, 1962 and June 15, 1962)

Archie Corbin (Nov. 20, 1992 and Feb. 5, 1993)

Clint Courtney (Jan. 24, 1961 and Mar. 14, 1961)

Brad Gulden (Nov. 18, 1980 and May 18, 1981)

John MacDonald (July 22, 2005 and Nov. 10, 2005)

Dickie Noles (Sept. 22, 1987 and Oct. 23, 1987)

Mark Ross (Dec. 9, 1985 and Mar. 31, 1986)

Players Wearing Numbers “0” and “00”

“0”	“00”
Brandon Barnes, Cle. Indians (2018) Yunel Escobal, L.A. Angels (2016–17) Oscar Gamble, Chi. White Sox (1985) Terrance Gore, K.C. Royals (2014) L.J. Hoes, Hous. Astros (2014–15) Rafael Lopez, S.D. Padres (2018) Candy Maldonado, Tor. Blue Jays (1995) Terry McDaniel, N.Y. Mets (1991) Oddibe McDowell, Tex. Rangers (1985–88) Al Oliver, L.A. Dodgers, S.F. Giants, Mont. Expos, Phila. Phillies, Tex. Rangers, Tor. Blue Jays (1978–85)	Don Baylor, Oak. A’s (1988) Brennen Boesch, L.A. Angels (2014) Bobby Bonds, St.L. Cardinals (1980) Jose Canseco, Tor. Blue Jays (1998) Jack Clark, S.D. Padres (1990) Tony Clark, N.Y. Mets (2003) Paul Dade, Cle. Indians (1977–79) Curtis Goodwin, Cin. Reds (1996–97) Cliff Johnson, Tor. Blue Jays (1985–86) Jeff Leonard, Milw. Brewers, S.F. Giants, Sea. Mariners (1987–90)
Omar Quintanilla, N.Y. Mets (2014) Junior Ortiz, Pitt. Pirates, Min. Twins, Cle. Indians, Tex. Rangers (1989–94) Adam Ottavino, Colo. Rockies (2013–) Rey Ordonez, N.Y. Mets (1996–97) Brandon Phillips, Bost. Red Sox (2018) Kerry Robinson, St.L. Cardinals (2002–03) Mark Ryal, Chi. White Sox (1985) George Scott, K.C. Royals (1979) Mallex Smith, T.B. Rays (2017–) Franklin Stubbs, Milw. Brewers (1991–92) U.L. Washington, Pitt. Pirates (1986)	Curt Leskanic, Milw. Brewers (2000–01) John Maybery, Hous. Astros (1968) Eddie Milner, Cin. Reds (1988) Bobo Newsom, Wash. Senators (1943, 1946–47) Omar Olivares, St.L. Cardinals, Phila. Phillies (1993, 1995) Joe Page, Pitt. Pirates (1954) Kerry Robinson, Cin. Reds (1999) Brandon Watson, Cin. Reds, Wash. Nationals (2005–07) Rick White, Cle. Indians, Pitt. Pirates, Cin. Reds, Phila. Phillies (2004–06) Brian Wilson, L.A. Dodgers (2013–14)