1,478 articles
Hudson Valley Renegades
Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A South Atlantic League team in Wappingers Falls, New York; New York Yankees affiliate since 2021, formerly Rays and Rangers; plays at Heritage Financial Park.
Hunter Feduccia
Hunter Feduccia (born 1997, Lake Charles, LA) is an MLB catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, drafted 12th round 2018 from LSU, traded to the Rays in 2025 and reacquired in August 2026.
Hunter Pence
Hunter Pence (born 1983, Fort Worth, Texas) is a former MLB outfielder for the Astros, Phillies, Giants, and Rangers; two-time World Series champion (2012, 2014), four-time All-Star, 244 career home runs, known for his unorthodox swing.
Hunter Renfroe
Hunter Renfroe (Dustin Hunter Renfroe) is an American MLB right fielder born 1992 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi; 13th overall pick 2013, 192 career home runs, played for seven teams including the Padres, Red Sox, and Royals.
Hyun-jin Ryu (류현진)
Hyun-jin Ryu (류현진), nicknamed Monster, South Korean left-handed pitcher born 1987 in Incheon; Hanwha Eagles KBO star, Dodgers and Blue Jays 2013-2023, 2019 MLB ERA leader, 2008 Olympic gold, KBO return 2024.
Ian Happ
Ian Happ (born 1994, Pittsburgh) is a switch-hitting Cubs left fielder, 2015 first-round pick from Cincinnati, 2022 NL All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner (2022-24), 197 career home runs, free agent after 2026.
Ian Kinsler
Ian Kinsler (born 1982, Tucson) is a former MLB second baseman (2006–2019) with the Rangers, Tigers, Angels, Red Sox, and Padres; four-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove winner, 1,999 hits, 2018 World Series champion, now managing Team Israel.
Ian Seymour
Ian Seymour (Ian Albert Seymour, born 1998, Madison, CT) is a Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher drafted 57th overall in 2020 from Virginia Tech; MLB debut June 9, 2025, win at Fenway; 2026: 9-7, 4.21 ERA.
Ichiro Suzuki (鈴木 一朗)
Ichiro Suzuki (鈴木 一朗), born 1973, Japanese outfielder, first Japanese position player in MLB (Mariners, 2001), 2004 record 262 hits, 4,367 combined NPB/MLB hits, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame 2025 at 99.7%.
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A International League baseball team and Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate since 2005. Founded 1902, second-oldest MiLB franchise, longest continuous team name, home at Victory Field since 1996.
Interleague play
Interleague play: regular-season MLB games between American League and National League clubs, adopted 1997 and expanded to 46 games per team under the 2023 balanced schedule; AL leads .529, rivalries include Subway Series and Cubs-White Sox.
International League
International League, one of two Triple-A minor leagues (briefly Triple-A East since 2021), 20 teams, tracing to the 1884 Eastern League; champions win the Governors' Cup.
Isaac Collins (baseball)
Isaac Collins (born 1997, Maple Grove, MN) is a switch-hitting Royals outfielder; 2019 Rockies 9th-round pick from Creighton, Brewers Rule 5 claim, 2025 NL ROY finalist, traded to Kansas City December 2025.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (IKF, Izzy), born 1995 in Honolulu, is an MLB utility infielder for the Boston Red Sox; 2020 AL Gold Glove third baseman, formerly Rangers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Pirates; relative of Ralph Kiner.
Isotopes Park
Isotopes Park (Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, "The Lab") is a 13,500-capacity Triple-A ballpark in Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened 2003, home of the Colorado Rockies-affiliated Albuquerque Isotopes, named for The Simpsons and nuclear science.
Iván Rodríguez
Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez (born 1971) is a Puerto Rican Hall of Fame catcher (Class of 2017, first ballot, 76.0%). Record 2,427 games caught, 13 Gold Gloves, 14 All-Star selections, 1999 AL MVP, 2003 World Series champion with the Marlins.
J. A. Happ
J.A. Happ (James Anthony Happ, born 1982) is a retired MLB left-handed starting pitcher, 133-100 with a 4.13 ERA over 15 seasons; 20-game winner with Toronto in 2016 and 2018 All-Star.
J. C. Escarra
J.C. Escarra (Juan Carlos Escarra, born 1995, Hialeah, FL) is a Yankees catcher/first baseman who debuted March 29, 2025 at age 29 after Uber driving, substitute teaching, and independent and Mexican league stints.
J. D. Martinez
J.D. Martinez (Julio Daniel Martinez, born 1987) is a former MLB designated hitter and outfielder; six-time All-Star, 2018 World Series champion with Boston, 331 career home runs, and a leading figure of the launch-angle hitting movement.
J. P. Arencibia
J.P. Arencibia (Jonathan Paul Arencibia, born 1986) is a former MLB catcher, Toronto Blue Jays starter 2011-2013 with 80 career home runs, later New York Mets catching coach.
J. R. Richard
J.R. Richard (James Rodney Richard, 1950-2021), Houston Astros pitcher 1971-1980; 1979 NL ERA title and 313 strikeouts; career ended by a July 30, 1980 stroke; Astros Hall of Fame 2019.
J. T. Realmuto
J. T. Realmuto, born Jacob Tyler Realmuto in 1991, is an American catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies known for elite throwing and the second 20-homer, 20-steal season by a catcher.
J. T. Snow
J.T. Snow (Jack Thomas Snow) is a former MLB first baseman (1992–2006) for the Yankees, Angels, Giants, and Red Sox; six-time Gold Glove winner famous for rescuing batboy Darren Baker in the 2002 World Series.
Jace Peterson
Jace Ryan Peterson (born 1990) is an American MLB utility infielder/outfielder, drafted 58th overall in 2011 by the Padres; career .226, 42 HR, 77 SB; played for six clubs including Brewers, Athletics, and Diamondbacks.
Jack Dreyer
Jack Dreyer (Jacob Andrew Dreyer, born 1999) is a left-handed relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers; undrafted from Iowa in 2021, MLB debut 2025, 2025 World Series champion, ninth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
Jack Flaherty
Jack Rafe Flaherty (born 1995) is an MLB right-handed pitcher, 2019 Cardinals Cy Young vote-getter, 2024 Dodgers World Series champion, now with Detroit Tigers on a two-year, $35 million deal.
Jack Leiter
Jack Leiter (born 2000) is a Texas Rangers starting pitcher, second overall pick in 2021 out of Vanderbilt, where he threw a 16-K SEC no-hitter. After minor-league struggles, he reworked his delivery and went 10-10, 3.86 ERA in 2025.
Jack Morris
Jack Morris is an American professional pitcher who won four World Series titles with three teams and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jackie Bradley Jr.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (JBJ), born 1990, MLB center fielder 2013-2023 with Boston, Milwaukee, Toronto, Kansas City; 2018 World Series champion, ALCS MVP, Gold Glove; elite defense, .225 career average; later ESPN analyst and Banana Ball player.
Jackie Mitchell
Jackie Mitchell (Virne Beatrice Mitchell, 1913-1987), Chattanooga Lookouts left-handed pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a 1931 exhibition game; her contract was voided by Commissioner Landis.