Canseco established himself in 1986, his first full season, being named the American League's Rookie of the Year. In April of 1988, Canseco guaranteed he would hit at least 40 home runs and steal at least 40 bases in the upcoming season. He went on to record 42 home runs and 40 steals becoming the first player in MLB history... read full bio
Jose Altuve is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of the MLB. Altuve was born in Maracay, Venezuela, and went on to begin his career after attending a Houston Astros’ tryout camp where they ended up signing him to a contract. After playing in the Venezuelan Summer League, Altuve moved to the United States where he... read full bio
Jorge Posada is a former MLB catcher who played for the New York Yankees his entire seventeen-season career. He is a switch hitter, who was on five All-Star teams, won five Silver Sluger Awards and was on the roster for four World series championship teams. He attained more RBIs and home runs than any other catcher in baseball. He is... read full bio
Eyster is a speedy center fielder who fills in the gaps for San Francisco. She gives a team that has prioritized a potent up-the-middle defense throughout the draft another athletic outfield option.... read full bio
Batista's Standout Baseball infield training class had twelve guys, and Andreas, who was raised in Las Vegas before relocating to St. George a few years ago, was the only girl. Andreas is the first female member of the St. George's Dixie High School varsity baseball team and a varsity pitcher and first baseman. Andreas qualifies for the first Women's Pro Baseball... read full bio
The 13-year MLB veteran Jonathan Broxton played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals among other clubs. Standing 6'4", weighing 285 pounds and possessing a strong fastball and lethal offspeed deliveries, he was an imposing figure on the mound. During his time in the big leagues, he pitched in 19 postseason games, was... read full bio
After decades of searching, the Red Sox finally found their "next" great starting pitcher in Jon Lester. They did more than that, though; they nurtured Lester, saw him mature at Fenway Park, and relied on him when the pressure was on. Lester's Boston career exemplifies the ideals of an all-time Red Sox pitcher in unusual combination: a lengthy streak of durability,... read full bio
A MLB star for 18 seasons, Johnny Damon is one of the most outstanding, respected and durable players in MLB. Johnny spent six years with the Kansas City Royals, one season with the Oakland A's and then to the Boston Red Sox. After winning the World Series with the Boston Red Sox and achieving legendary superstar status in New England,... read full bio
Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the National League's Most Valuable Player, was a key member of the The Big Red Machine", the powerful Reds teams of the 1970's, which won six division titles and World Series championships. Johnny Bench won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs, and... read full bio
John Smoltz is a former pitcher for the MLB. Currently he is a sportscaster, but back when he was in the major leagues, he garnered eight Al-Star selections and even received the prestigious Cy Young Award. He mainly played for the Atlanta Braves but spent partial seasons with the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the... read full bio
Former Major League Baseball bullpen pitcher John Rocker spent six seasons in the league. He played parts of four seasons with the Atlanta Braves before making his major league debut in 1998. Later on, he played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, and Cleveland Indians. In 2005, he played his final professional game with the Atlantic League of... read full bio
John Olerud, also known as Johnny O, is an American former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman in the MLB. Olerud was born in Seattle, Washington, and he began his career playing baseball in high school where he helped his school to a state high school baseball championship. From there, he went on to play college baseball... read full bio
John Kruk is a former Major League Baseball player and current baseball analyst for Comcast SportsNet. Kruk began his professional career with the San Diego Padres, making his debut in 1986. He was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1989 season, and blossomed into an All-Star as the team used him primarily at first base. Kruk signed with the... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
John Burkett is a former professional MLB pitcher who has played in various teams throughout his career. Burkett was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing for the San Francisco Giants for a season where he pitched six innings before having to go back to play for the minors for a few years. He later went... read full bio
Joey Votto is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of the MLB. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and began his career playing high school baseball which led him to playing college baseball for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Votto was then selected by the Cincinnati Reds out of high school in the MLB draft. He... read full bio
With Leguizamon, a shortstop who has played internationally for the Dominican Republic, San Francisco continued to develop a solid defensive foundation. Resilience is at the heart of her tale; she grew up surrounded by baseball, pushed into areas where women weren't always accepted, and used her career to inspire young girls.... read full bio
Five-time All-Star Joe Carter was a professional baseball outfielder and first basemen in the MLB for fifteen years. Honored as a member of the Toronto Blues Jays Level of Excellence, Carter is most well known for hitting a walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays. This was after he led the team to their... read full bio
For the Major League Baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers, Joc Pederson plays center field. Pederson won the Dodgers' "Minor League Player of the Year" award and was selected as a Pioneer League and Rookie League All Star during his minor league career. Later, Baseball America rated him as the top prospect for the Dodgers. In addition to being voted Baseball America's... read full bio
Jim Rice, is a former Major League Baseball left fielder. Jim Rice played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox. An 8-time American League All-Star, he was named the AL's Most Valuable Player in after becoming the first major league player in 19 years to hit for 400 total bases, and went on to become the ninth player to... read full bio
