For what team did the former second baseman and catcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 play?
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Baseball Hall of Fame balloting, 2015 Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2015 proceeded according to rules most recently amended in 2014. As in the past, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted by mail to select from a ballot of recently retired players, with results announced on January 6, 2015. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martínez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to the Hall of Fame. It was the first time since 1955 that the BBWAA elected four players in one year.
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Craig Biggio Craig Alan Biggio ( ; born December 14, 1965) is an American former second baseman and catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from 1988 through 2007 for the Houston Astros. A seven-time National League (NL) All-Star often regarded as the greatest all-around player in Astros history, he is the only player ever to be named an All-Star at both catcher and second base. With longtime teammates Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman, he formed the core of the "Killer B's" who led Houston to six playoff appearances from 1997 to 2005, culminating in the franchise's only World Series appearance in 2005. At the end of his career he ranked sixth in NL history in games played (2,850), fifth in at bats (10,876), eighth in hits (3,060) and seventh in runs scored (1,844). His 668 career doubles ranked fifth in major league history, and are the most ever by a right-handed hitter; his 56 doubles in 1999 were the most in the major leagues in 63 years.
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Andy Mota Andrés Alberto Mota Matos (born March 4, 1966 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player. He was initially drafted in the sixth round of the 1985 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals, but did not sign. In 1987 he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the twelfth round. Mota amassed just 90 at-bats in 27 games at second base for the Astros in 1991, batting .189. Mota is the son of former major league player Manny Mota, as well as the brother of José Mota and cousin of José Báez.
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Matt Stark Matthew Scott Stark (born January 21, 1965 in Whittier, California) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and designated hitter who played for two seasons.
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Paul Noce Paul David Noce (born December 16, 1959) is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. He debuted on June 1, 1987 against the Houston Astros. He played in 70 games that year at second base, shortstop and third base. He didn't appear in the majors again until 1990 with the Cincinnati Reds. He had only one at bat that season, in which he singled.
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Gene Alley Leonard Eugene Alley (born July 10, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia) is a former professional baseball player. He spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1963–73) as a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Carl Manda Carl Alan Manda (November 16, 1886 – March 9, 1983) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.
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Jerry Grote Gerald Wayne Grote (born October 6, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played the majority of his Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the New York Mets, catching every inning of the franchise's first two World Series appearances, and would appear in two more World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a two-time All-Star for the National League and is regarded as one of the best defensive catchers of his era.
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Bill Lyons William Allen Lyons (born April 26, 1958 in Alton, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played in parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as a second baseman.
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Fred Manrique Fred Eloy Manrique Reyes [man-RE-kay] (born November 5, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1981, 1984), Montreal Expos (1985), St. Louis Cardinals (1986), Chicago White Sox (1987–89), Texas Rangers (1989), Minnesota Twins (1990) and Oakland Athletics (1991). He batted and threw right-handed.
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Johnny Paredes Johnny Alfonso Paredes Isambert (born September 2, 1962 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos (1988; 1990) and Detroit Tigers (1990–1991). He also played in Japan in 1992 for the Yakult Swallows. Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
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Lance Parrish Lance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel" (born June 15, 1956), is an American former professional baseball player, and is currently the manager of the Erie SeaWolves. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1977–1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987–1988), California Angels (1989–1992), Seattle Mariners (1992), Cleveland Indians (1993), Pittsburgh Pirates (1994), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1995). He was regarded as one of the best catchers in the 1980s, for both his offensive and defensive play.
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Manny Trillo Jesús Manuel Marcano Trillo (born December 25, 1950), also nicknamed 'Indio', is a Venezuelan former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from through . In a 17-season career, he played for the Oakland Athletics (1973–1974), Chicago Cubs (1975–1978, 1986–1988), Philadelphia Phillies (1979–1982), Cleveland Indians (1983), Montreal Expos (1983), San Francisco Giants (1984–1985) and the Cincinnati Reds (1989). He was known as one of the best fielding second basemen of his era with a strong throwing arm.
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Paul Molitor Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956), nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and current manager of the Minnesota Twins, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998). He was known for his exceptional hitting and speed. He made seven All-Star Game appearances and was the World Series MVP in 1993.
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Jesse Gonder Jesse Lemar Gonder (January 20, 1936 – November 14, 2004) was an American professional baseball player. A catcher, he appeared in 395 games in the Major Leagues over eight seasons (1960 –67) for the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Milwaukee Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonder batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed as 5 ft tall and 180 lb . He played for Baseball Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel with both the Yankees (1960) and Mets (1963–65).
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2015 Oklahoma Sooners baseball team The 2015 Oklahoma Sooners baseball team will represent the University of Oklahoma during the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Sooners will play their home games at L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They will be led by head coach Pete Hughes, in his second season at Oklahoma.
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Tom Herr Thomas Mitchell Herr (born April 4, 1956) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1979 to 1991 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets.
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Sal Butera Salvatore Philip Butera (born September 25, 1952) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He was a major league scout for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball during the 2015 season.
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Ted Sizemore Theodore Crawford Sizemore (born April 15, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in .
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Raffy Lopez Rafael Manuel Lopez (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
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2015 Cleveland Indians season The 2015 Cleveland Indians season was the 115th season for the franchise. The team played its 22nd season at Progressive Field. The team looked to improve upon their 85–77 record and third-place divisional finish from the previous season; however, the Indians finished in third place in the AL Central with an 81–80 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season and the seventh time in the last eight seasons.
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Brant Alyea Garrabrant Ryerson Alyea (born December 8, 1940) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball outfielder who played with four different teams from 1965 through 1972 .