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Encyclopedia > Trey Hillman
Trey Hillman
Manager
Born: January 4, 1963 (1963-01-04) (age 45)
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
March 31, 2008
for the Kansas City Royals
Final game
,
for the
Career statistics
Games     1
Win-Loss Record     1-0
Winning %     1.000
Teams
Kansas City Royals (2008-present)
Career highlights and awards

Thomas Brad "Trey" Hillman (born January 4, 1963 in Amarillo, Texas) is a former minor league baseball manager, and current manager of the Kansas City Royals. New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... For other uses, see Game. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... Amarillo redirects here. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ...


Hillman is the former manager of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League. On September 8, 2007 he announced that he would resign at the end of the season in order to spend more time with his family.[1] On October 19, Hillman was hired as the manager of the Kansas City Royals.[2] The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters ) are a professional baseball team in Japans Pacific League. ... The Pacific League (パシフィック・リーグ Pashifikku Riigu) is one of Japans two major professional baseball leagues (the other is the Central League). ... is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ...

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Biography

Hillman signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1985. He did not play in the major leagues during his three-year professional career, but became a scout for the Indians in 1988. He became a coach for the New York Yankees' minor league organization, and managed in the minor leagues from 1990-2001. He became the director of player development for the Texas Rangers in 2002. On March 31, 2008, Hillman made his managerial debut for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in 11 innings to earn Hillman his first career managerial victory in MLB. Hillman said "It's a great honor, it's humbling." Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe, The Wahoos Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present... Professional sports scouts are trained talent evaluators who travel extensively for the purposes of watching athletes play their chosen sports and determining whether their set of skills and talents represent what is needed by the scouts organization. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ...


Personal

Trey and his wife of 15+ years Marie have two children, a son T.J.(14 years old, and a daughter Brianna (11 years old) live in 30 miles out of Austin, TX.


Managerial Career in Japan

Hillman was invited to manage the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2003. His team won the Pacific League championship in 2006, and returned to defend their title in 2007. It was the first pennant for the franchise in 25 years when they won the championship in 2006, and the repeated success in 2007 was accomplished despite the loss of key players such as Michihiro Ogasawara and Hideki Okajima. His team also won the Japan Series and Asia Series in 2006. The team set a franchise-record 14-game winning streak during the 2007 season. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters ) are a professional baseball team in Japans Pacific League. ... The Pacific League (パシフィック・リーグ Pashifikku Riigu) is one of Japans two major professional baseball leagues (the other is the Central League). ... Michihiro Ogasawara ) (born October 25, 1973 in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a professional baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants and formerly of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters from 1997 to 2006. ... Hideki Okajima , born December 25, 1975) is a Japanese left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. ... The Yomiuri Giants have won twenty Japan Series, more than any other team. ... The Asia Series is the championship tournament of Baseball in Asia. ...


He is one of the more popular managers in Japanese baseball[citation needed], and is beloved by fans in Hokkaidō. He has made appearances in several local television commercials.   literally North Sea Circuit, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japans second largest island and the largest of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. ...


Hillman has been criticized[attribution needed] for being too cold and calculating in using players. Pitcher Satoru Kanemura spoke out against Hillman after he had been removed in a two out, bases loaded situation in a game on September 24, 2006. Kanemura was angered because he would have gotten his 10th win of the year if he had gotten through the inning, and the team reacted harshly, penalizing Kanemura with a large fine, and a suspension (which was later shortened). Kanemura apologized to Hillman afterwards, and, went on win Game 4 of the Japan Series. is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ...


"Shinjirarenai!"

Following the example of Chiba Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine, he showed his appreciation towards fans by speaking in broken Japanese sentences. After the game in which Fighters won the pennant in 2006, he shouted "Shinjirarenai!", the Japanese phrase stands for "Unbelievable", to the fans gathered in Sapporo Dome.[3] He repeated the phrase after winning the Nippon Series, and repeated again after winning the Asia Championship. Thus, like Boston Red Sox's "The Impossible Dream", Hillman's "Shinjirarenai" became the most popular term describing Fighters' success in 2006. The Chiba Lotte Marines ) are a professional baseball team in Japans Pacific League. ... Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. ... LIFE Magazine chronicles the 1967 season as a news event. ...


Leaving Japan

After the end of the 2006 season, Hillman was one of the final four candidates for the Texas Rangers' managerial position[4][2], but he eventually lost the job to Oakland Athletics third base coach Ron Washington. He was also a candidate for the San Diego Padres' managerial position around the same time, but the Padres elected to hire Bud Black instead. Following Joe Torre's departure from the New York Yankees, Hillman was considered to be a candidate to become the Yankees' next manager.[2] On October 19, 2007, Hillman signed a multi-year contract to manage the Kansas City Royals.[2] Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Ronald Washington (born April 29, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the American Leagues Texas Rangers. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Harry Ralston Bud Black was an American baseball player, pitching for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals. ... Joseph Paul Torre (born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player and the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ...


Interests

  • Hillman's hobby is playing guitar and singing country songs. He performs every year on Fighters fans appreciation day, and also released a CD of Christmas songs. The CD was sold to fans in a special booth on appreciation day, and all profits were given to charity.
  • On his first trip to Japan, he read the baseball comic Dokaben to learn about Japanese baseball, not realizing that the majority of the events and characters in the comic are completely fictional.[citation needed] He also read Nitobe Inazo's book Bushido, to try to learn about the Japanese mentality.[5]
  • His first act after becoming manager of the Fighters was to personally clean the camp's locker room and bullpen, explaining that his job was to allow the players to be able to play as comfortably as possible.[citation needed]
  • He always has a stopwatch in one hand when he is on the bench.
  • He received some criticism[attribution needed] for allowing the Tsuyoshi Shinjo to be congratulated before himself when the Fighters won the championship. Traditionally, the manager of the team is tossed in the air in celebration of a championship in Japan, but Hillman let his retiring player to receive the honour in celebration of his career.

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See also

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References

  1. ^ "Fighters' Hillman to step down", The Daily Yomiuri, 2007-09-09. Retrieved on 2007-09-09. 
  2. ^ a b c d Kaegel, Dick. Royals introduce Hillman as new manager MLB.com, 22 October 2007.
  3. ^ "Fighters win Pacific League", The Japan Times, 2006-10-13. 
  4. ^ The Official Site of The Texas Rangers: News: Rangers' job narrowed down to four
  5. ^ Keiocampus.net

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External links

  • MLB article on Hillman
  • Bullpen biography from baseball-reference.com
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Location Kauffman Stadium (Since 1973) Kansas City, Missouri (Since 1969) 2007 Information Owner(s) David Glass Manager(s) Buddy Bell Local television KMCI Metro Sports FSN Midwest Local radio WHB 810AM KCXM 97. ... The Kansas City Royals 2008 season began with the team searching for its 15th manager in franchise history. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Dave Ronald Trembley (born October 31, 1951 in Carthage, New York) is the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... Terry Jon Tito Francona (born April 22, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball manager. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball, for the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Joseph John Maddon (born September 19, 1954, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania is the current manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in Major League Baseball, having been announced to that position on November 15, 2005. ... Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Rays (2008–present) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2007) Other nicknames Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... John Michael Gibbons, (born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Other nicknames The Jays Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) a. ...

CENTRAL DIVISION

13 Guillén (Chi. White Sox)
22 Wedge (Cleveland)
10 Leyland (Detroit)
22 Hillman (Kansas City)
35 Gardenhire (Minnesota) The American League Central Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios (born January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela), well known as Ozzie Guillén , is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) Other nicknames The Sox, The South Siders, The ChiSox, The Pale Hose, The Good Guys, The Go-Go Sox, The... Eric Michael Wedge (born January 27, 1968, in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is the current manager of the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball; he is the youngest current manager in the majors. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe, The Wahoos Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present... James Richard Leyland (born December 15, 1944, in Perrysburg, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Ronald Ron Clyde Gardenhire (born October 24, 1957 in Butzbach Hesse, West Germany) is a manager in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins in the American League. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960...

WEST DIVISION

14 Scioscia (L.A. Angels)
53 Geren (Oakland)
8 McLaren (Seattle)
38 Washington (Texas) The American League West Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Michael Lorri Mike Scioscia (born November 27, 1958 in Morton, Pennsylvania) is a former catcher and current Major League Baseball manager. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs... Bob Geren (born September 22, 1961 in San Diego, California), is a former professional baseball player who primarily played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1988-1991 and in 1993. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... For other persons named John McLaren, see John McLaren (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None... Ronald Washington (born April 29, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the American Leagues Texas Rangers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ...

NATIONAL LEAGUE
EAST DIVISION

6 Cox (Atlanta)
33 González (Florida)
12 Randolph (N.Y. Mets)
41 Manuel (Philadelphia)
14 Acta (Washington) For other uses, see National League (disambiguation). ... The National League Yellow Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Bobby Cox (born May 21, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) a graduate of Selma High School in Selma, California and Reedley College, class of 1959, Reedley, California, is the current and longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Fredi González Fredi González is a four-year third base coach for the Atlanta Braves association. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) East Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 42 Name Florida Marlins (1993–present) Other nicknames The Fish Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993–present) a. ... Willie Larry Randolph (born July 6, 1954, in Holly Hill, South Carolina) is the current manager of the New York Mets and a former Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (current) (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major... Charles Fuqua Manuel (born January 4, 1944 in Northfork, WV) is the current manager of the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Manny Acta Manuel Elias Acta (born January 11, 1969 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is the current manager of the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005–present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Other nicknames The Nats Ballpark Nationals Ballpark (2008–present) RFK Stadium 2005-2007 Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977...

CENTRAL DIVISION

41 Piniella (Chi. Cubs)
12 Baker (Cincinnati)
15 Cooper (Houston)
3 Yost (Milwaukee)
7 Russell (Pittsburgh)
10 La Russa (St. Louis) The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Louis Victor Piniella (born August 28, 1943, in Tampa, Florida) is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs and a former Major League Baseball outfielder. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... Johnnie B. Dusty Baker, Jr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Cecil Celester Cooper was born on December 20, 1949 in Brenham, Texas. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Edgar Frederick (Ned) Yost (born August 19, 1955 in Eureka, California) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... John Russell (born January 5, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball player, and current manager, who spent 10 seasons as a catcher playing with the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers. ... This article is about the baseball team. ... Tony La Russa after the 2006 World Series Anthony La Russa, Jr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ...

WEST DIVISION

3 Melvin (Arizona)
13 Hurdle (Colorado)
6 Torre (L.A. Dodgers)
20 Black (San Diego)
15 Bochy (San Francisco) In Major League Baseball, the National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of three subdivisions of the National League. ... Bob Melvin is the current manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ... Clinton Merrick Hurdle (born July 30, 1957 in Big Rapids, Michigan) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the 2007 National League Champion Colorado Rockies, having held that position since April 26, 2002. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... Joseph Paul Torre (born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player and the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Harry Ralston Bud Black was an American baseball player, pitching for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... This article is about the baseball catcher and manager. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT...

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Kansas City Royals current roster

1 Tony Peña | 2 Joey Gathright | 3 Estéban Germán | 4 Alex Gordon | 7 Ross Gload | 9 David DeJesus | 11 José Guillén | 12 Matt Tupman | 13 Alberto Callaspo | 14 John Buck | 15 Mark Grudzielanek | 16 Billy Butler | 19 Brian Bannister | 23 Zack Greinke | 24 Mark Teahen | 25 Brett Tomko | 27 Yasuhiko Yabuta | 32 Ron Mahay | 41 Jimmy Gobble | 46 Leo Núñez | 48 Joakim Soria | 49 John Bale | 55 Gil Meche | 56 Ramón Ramírez
Inactive (40-man) roster: 28 Kyle Davies | 35 Mitch Maier | 37 Tyler Lumsden | 38 Ángel Sánchez | 39 Mario Lisson | 43 Ryan Shealy | 44 Luke Hochevar | 45 Shane Costa | 47 Ryan Braun | 53 Carlos Rosa | 57 Joel Peralta | 58 Neal Musser | -- Julio Pimentel
Disabled list: 34 Luke Hudson
Suspended list: 21 Miguel Olivo
Coaching Staff: Manager 22 Trey Hillman | Bench Coach 6 Dave Owen | 1st Base Coach 18 Rusty Kuntz | 3rd Base Coach 17 Luis Silverio | Hitting Coach 8 Mike Barnett | Pitching Coach 33 Bob McClure | Bullpen Coach 50 John Mizerock | Bullpen Catcher 60 Bill Duplissea Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Tony Francisco Peña (born March 23, 1981 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is the starting shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. ... Joseph Renard Joey Gathright (born April 27, 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Estéban Germán (born January 26, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a second baseman and utility player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Alex Gordon (born February 10, 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is a Minor League Baseball player in the Kansas City Royals organization. ... Ross Peter Gload (born on April 5, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York) is a utilityman for the Kansas City Royals. ... David Christopher DeJesus (born December 20, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is a center fielder currently with the Kansas City Royals. ... José Manuel Guillén (pronounced ) (born May 17, 1976 in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the Seattle Mariners. ... Alberto José Callaspo [ky-AS-po] (born April 19, 1983 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a second baseman in minor league baseball who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Mark James Grudzielanek [Gress-uh-Lawn-ick] (born June 30, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. ... Billy Ray Butler (born April 18, 1986 in Orange Park, Florida) is a Major League baseball left fielder for the Kansas City Royals. ... Brian Bannister (born February 28, 1981) is a starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. ... Donald Zackary Greinke (born October 21, 1983 in Orlando, Florida) is a Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Mark Thomas Teahen (born September 6, 1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a US Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Brett Daniel Tomko (born April 7, 1973) is a Major League Baseball pitcher , who previously played for the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, St. ... Yasuhiko Yabuta (born June 19, 1973 in Kishiwada, Osaka) is a pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japans Nippon Professional Baseball. ... Ronald Matthew Mahay (born June 28, 1971 in Crestwood, Illinois) is a relief pitcher for Major League Baseballs Atlanta Braves. ... Billy James Gobble is a pitcher currently playing with the Kansas City Royals, and has a career ERA of 5. ... Leonel Núñez (born August 14, 1983 in Jamoa Norte, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Kansas City Royals since the 2005 season. ... Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos (b. ... John Bale (born May 22, 1974, in Cheverly, Maryland) is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. ... Gilbert Allen Gil Meche [MESH] (born September 8, 1978 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a right-handed free agent Major League Baseball pitcher, most recently of the Seattle Mariners. ... Ramón Santo Ramírez (born August 31, 1981, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Hiram Kyle Davies (born September 9, 1983 in Decatur, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player with the Kansas City Royals. ... Mitchell William Mitch Maier (born June 30, 1982 in Petoskey, Michigan) is a Minor League Baseball outfielder in the Kansas City Royals farm system. ... Ángel Sánchez (born March 3, 1957) is a former football (soccer) referee from Argentina, best known for supervising two matches (South Africa-Slovenia and Portugal-South Korea) during the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Japan and South Korea. ... Ryan Nelson Shealy (born August 29, 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a Major League Baseball infielder with the Colorado Rockies. ... Luke Anthony Hochevar (born September 15, 1983, and graduated from Fowler High School (Fowler, Colorado). ... Shane Costa (born December 12, 1981 in Visalia, California) is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Kansas City Royals as a part-time outfielder. ... Ryan Braun is a right handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, and is 26 years old. ... Joel Peralta is a relief pitcher on the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. ... Neal Gordon Musser (born August 25, 1980 in Otterbein, Indiana) is an American baseball player in the Kansas City Royals organization. ... In baseball, the disabled list (a. ... Luke Stephen Hudson (born May 2, 1977, in Fountain Valley, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Miguel Olivo is a major league baseball catcher. ... Russell Jay Kuntz (born February 4, 1955, in Orange, California) was a Major League Baseball designated hitter and outfielder. ... Luis Pascual (Delmonte) Silverio (b. ... Michael Lee Barnett (b. ... Robert Craig (Bob) McClure (born April 29, 1952 in Oakland, California) is the pitching coach of the Kansas City Royals, and was previously a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... John Joseph Mizerock (born December 8, 1960) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. ...



 

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