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Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken Jr. (Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr., born 1960), Baltimore Orioles shortstop 1981-2001, 'Iron Man'; record 2,632 consecutive games, two AL MVPs, 3,184 hits, Hall of Fame 2007 first ballot.

Caleb Durbin

Caleb Durbin (born 2000) is an American MLB infielder for the Boston Red Sox, formerly Brewers and Yankees. 2021 14th-round pick from Washington University in St. Louis; 2025 NL Rookie of the Year finalist.

Cam Booser

Cam Booser (Cameron Booser, born 1992) is an American left-handed MLB relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, formerly Red Sox and White Sox; retired in 2017 and worked as a Seattle carpenter before a 2021 comeback, debuting in 2024 at age 31.

Cam Caminiti

Cam Caminiti (born 2006) is a left-handed pitching prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization, drafted 24th overall in 2024 from Saguaro High School, Scottsdale, Arizona, and a relative of 1996 NL MVP Ken Caminiti.

Cam Schlittler

Cam Schlittler (Cameron John Schlittler, born 2001) is a New York Yankees right-handed starting pitcher, a 2022 seventh-round pick from Northeastern who debuted in 2025 and became an ace with a three-fastball mix.

Cam Smith (baseball)

Cam Smith (Cameron Vaughn Smith, born 2003) is an MLB outfielder for the Houston Astros; drafted 14th overall by the Cubs in 2024, traded for Kyle Tucker, debuted Opening Day 2025 after just 32 minor-league games.

Cameron Maybin

Cameron Maybin (Cameron Keith Maybin, "Slim") is a former MLB outfielder, 2005 Tigers first-round pick, who played 15 seasons for 10 teams, won the 2017 World Series with Houston, and became a YES Network analyst.

Candlestick Park

Candlestick Park ('The Stick', 3Com Park, Monster Park) was San Francisco's bayside stadium, home of the Giants 1960–1999 and 49ers 1971–2013, infamous for wind, fog, and cold, site of the Beatles' last concert and the 1989 earthquake World Series, demolished 2015 for housing.

Cap Anson

Cap Anson (Adrian Constantine Anson, 1852–1922), Chicago White Stockings first baseman and player-manager 1876–1897; first player credited with 3,000 hits, five NL pennants, 1939 Hall of Fame inductee, and a central figure in baseball's segregation.

Carl Crawford

Carl Demonte Crawford, born 1981 in Houston, is a former MLB left fielder for the Rays, Red Sox, and Dodgers; 480 steals, 123 triples, .290 average, four-time All-Star, 2009 All-Star Game MVP; not to be confused with Hall of Famer Sam Crawford.

Carl Furillo

Carl Furillo (1922-1989), "The Reading Rifle," right fielder for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers 1946-60; .299 career hitter, 1953 NL batting champion at .344, famed for his throwing arm and Ebbets Field wall play.

Carl Yastrzemski

Carl Yastrzemski (Yaz), born 1939, American MLB left fielder who played his entire 23-year career (1961-1983) with the Boston Red Sox, succeeding Ted Williams; won the 1967 AL Triple Crown and MVP, first AL player with 3,000 hits and 400 home runs, Hall of Fame 1989 first ballot, number 8 retired.

Carlos Beltrán

Carlos Beltrán, Puerto Rican MLB center fielder (1998-2017), Royals, Mets, Astros and others; 2,725 hits, 435 HR, 312 SB; 2026 Hall of Fame inductee at 84.2%.

Carlos Correa

Carlos Javier Correa (born 1994, Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican MLB shortstop, 2012 first overall draft pick, 2015 AL Rookie of the Year, 2017 World Series champion with Houston, later Twins, 2021 Gold Glove winner.

Carlos Delgado

Carlos Delgado (Carlos Juan Delgado), born 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is a former MLB first baseman (Blue Jays, Marlins, Mets, 1993-2009) with 473 home runs, 1,512 RBI, ten straight 30-HR seasons, and a four-homer game; Puerto Rico's all-time HR leader.

Carlos Gómez

Carlos Gómez (Carlos Argelis Gómez, "El Final"), Dominican MLB outfielder born 1985; Mets, Twins, Brewers, Astros, Rangers, Rays 2007–2019; 2013 Gold Glove, two-time All-Star, 268 steals.

Carlos Narváez

Carlos Narváez (Carlos Luis Narváez Olivo, born 1998, Maracay, Venezuela) is an MLB catcher, Yankees-signed 2015, Red Sox starter 2025, led MLB catchers with 32 caught stealing, now with Orioles after the August 2026 Rutschman trade.

Carlos Peña

Carlos Peña (Carlos Felipe Peña, born 1978, Santo Domingo) is a Dominican former MLB first baseman, 2001-2014, known for his Tampa Bay Rays years: 2007 AL Comeback Player, 46 HR, 2008 Gold Glove, 2009 AL home run leader.

Carlos Rodón

Carlos Antonio Rodón (born 1992) is a left-handed MLB starting pitcher for the Yankees, formerly White Sox and Giants; 2021 no-hitter, 2022 MLB-leading 12.0 K/9, six-year $162M contract, three-time All-Star.

Carlos Santana (baseball)

Carlos Santana (born 1986, Santo Domingo) is a Dominican MLB switch-hitting first baseman, Cleveland mainstay, 335 career homers, 1,330 walks, 2024 Gold Glove, 2013 WBC champion; distinct from musician Carlos Santana and infielder Danny Santana.

Carlton Fisk

Carlton Fisk, nicknamed Pudge, Hall of Fame catcher (1947–) for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox; record 2,226 games caught, 376 home runs, and the famous fair-waving 12th-inning home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.

CarMax Park

CarMax Park is the Double-A baseball park in Richmond, Virginia, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels; opened April 7, 2026, capacity 9,585, about $130-135 million, named for CarMax in 2024. Not Sutter Health Park, the Athletics' temporary home.

Carson Benge

Carson Grant Benge (born 2003) is a New York Mets outfielder, drafted 19th overall in 2024 from Oklahoma State; 2026 rookie hit .282 with 20 HR and 22 SB.

Carson Seymour

Carson Seymour (Carson James Seymour), born 1998, right-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants; drafted by the Mets in 2021, traded for Darin Ruf, MLB debut June 29, 2025.

Carter Jensen

Carter James Jensen (born 2003) is an American catcher for the Kansas City Royals, drafted in 2021, who in 2026 did not break Mike Piazza's rookie home run record.

Casey Close

Casey Close (born 1963, Columbus, Ohio) is a baseball agent leading Excel Sports Management's baseball division; former Michigan All-American and Yankees minor leaguer who negotiated Jeter's $189 million and Kershaw's $215 million contracts.

Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel (Charles Dillon Stengel, 1890-1975), American baseball outfielder and Hall of Fame manager; led the Yankees to 10 pennants and 7 World Series titles (1949-60, five straight), then managed the expansion Mets, famous for his "Stengelese" quotes.

Catfish Hunter

Catfish Hunter (James Augustus Hunter, 1946-1999) was a Hall of Fame MLB starting pitcher for the Athletics and Yankees, winner of 224 games, five World Series titles, and the 1974 AL Cy Young, and baseball's first modern free agent.

Cavan Biggio

Cavan Thomas Biggio, born 1995, son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio; MLB infielder-outfielder (2019-25) with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Braves, Royals, Angels; now Astros minor leaguer.

CC Sabathia

CC Sabathia (Carsten Charles Sabathia, born 1980) is a Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher who played 19 MLB seasons for Cleveland, Milwaukee, and the Yankees, winning the 2007 AL Cy Young, the 2009 World Series, and first-ballot election in 2025.