At the 25th national female high school baseball tournament, Shimano, a right-hander with a fastball speed of 120 kph, led her Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School to victory. For the first time in history, her school defeated Kochi Chuo High School 4-0 in the final on August 23 at Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Osaka native Shimano began playing baseball... read full bio
Before realizing she had the skills for baseball at the age of 24, Segovia played softball for the majority of her life. Since there were no women's teams in her hometown, she joined men's teams. She became the first Mexican woman to hit a home run in the history of women's baseball in Mexico in 2019 and has been a... read full bio
Resilience is at the heart of Schiano's story. She has learnt to handle pressure with resilience, from being "the girl at first base" and subjected to taunts from opposing parents to touring the globe with Baseball For All and taking home the gold in a PONY Women's World Series in the Philippines. She enters Boston as a right-hander who is... read full bio
As a junior at Penn State, Zion is already managing the baseball team on the field while pursuing her own career goals. She is as at ease in the everyday routine of a college program as she is at first base, and in 2022, she was ranked in USA Baseball's Top 40.... read full bio
Before truly dedicating herself to the diamond at the age of 13, when she made AAA and played with other females for the first time, Ziebart spent her childhood alternating between baseball and figure skating. Since then, she has competed for Saskatchewan in nine national championships, won Defensive Player of the Tournament at 19U, and made it into Canada's top... read full bio
Zettlemoyer provides New York with a young catcher who has played baseball for years in the tough climate of Southern California. At a premium defensive position, she has long-term potential and depth behind the plate.... read full bio
Yamamoto's tale is one of perseverance in a setting where women's baseball wasn't always accepted. Her father supported her in choosing baseball over more conventional softball routes, and she persevered in playing until she was accepted as a founding member of the Hanshin Tigers Women. Among her greatest accomplishments are winning a national club championship and playing at the historic... read full bio
With a gold medal on her resume, Womack is an uncommon late-round selection. She played for the 2019 Pan Am Games gold medal team, has been a member of the USA women's baseball system since 2014, and currently works as an official scorer for the San Diego Padres. She is a high school coach and teacher, and her name is... read full bio
Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury's professional baseball career spanned 2007–2013 with the Boston Red Sox and 2014–2017 with the New York Yankees. Ellsbury is the first professional baseball player of Native American Navajo ancestry; he is also an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes.... 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
Off the field, Hunter has received widespread exposure and several media opportunities thanks to his charm, genuineness and relatability. Hunter has been in cameos on Fuller House, Bill Nye, MTV, Family Feud and other shows in addition to commentating nationally for Apple TV and MLB Network. Along with Fox Sports, he co-produced a documentary that explores the emotional and physical costs of... read full bio
Being a three-time World Series champion and MVP, Buster Posey offers the audience insights and a captivating personality that go beyond the ordinary speech. Posey is one of the rare few sportsmen in professional sports who have made the seamless transition from player to owner of the San Francisco Giants. Buster examines the principles that he learned to excel in... read full bio
Ian Happ, an MLB All-Star, businessman and podcaster, is one of Major League Baseball's most adaptable players, both on and off the field. Happ won the National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award and was selected as an MLB All-Star. He also serves as the Cubs' MLBPA Player Representative, leading discussions between the union and league owners to establish a compromise. Ian... read full bio
Barry Lamar Bonds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds. He debuted in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and joined the San Francisco Giants, where he stayed for several years. Bonds' accomplishments during his baseball career position... read full bio
Randy Johnson nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Over a 22-year career, Johnson played for six different teams. The 6'10 star was celebrated for having one of the most dominant fastballs in the game. He regularly approached, and occasionally exceeded, 100 miles per hour during his prime. He also threw a hard, biting... read full bio
Former professional baseball player, Mark McGwire is considered one of the most powerful hitters in baseball history. He received many honors and awards during his fifteen-year career. McGwire played for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He made a strong entrance at the majors, earning the American League Rookie of the Year and just a few years later,... read full bio
Chipper Jones is a popular player from the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Jones was first overall pick in the 1990 major-league draft. Since then, Chipper Jones spent 19 years with the Atlanta Braves taking them to the playoffs 14 times. Jones retired in 2012 and will be considered for the Hall of Fame. Since Jones’ retirement, he is now a... read full bio
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
Most people know Buck Showalter from his time managing the Baltimore Orioles. Despite having a lackluster playing career, Buck Showalter was appointed in 1985 as manager of the single-A minor league Oneonta Tigers because of his aptitude for the mental aspect of baseball. He took over as manager of the Fort Lauderdale Yankees in 1987. Showalter was a member of the... 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
