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Ozzie Albies
Ozzie Albies (Ozhaino Jurdy Jiandro Albies), Curaçao-born Atlanta Braves second baseman, MLB debut 2017; 2021 World Series champion, 3x All-Star, 2021 30/100/100 season, career .262 with 179 home runs.
Ozzie Guillén
Ozzie Guillén (Oswaldo José Guillén), born 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela, is a former MLB shortstop and manager: 1985 AL Rookie of the Year with the White Sox, first Latino manager to win a World Series (2005), later Marlins manager, No. 13 retired in 2026.
Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith (Osborne Earl Smith, born 1954), "The Wizard of Oz," Hall of Fame shortstop for the Padres and Cardinals (1978-96); 13 Gold Gloves, record 8,375 assists, 44.2 career dWAR, 1985 NLCS walk-off homer.
Pablo Sandoval
Pablo Sandoval, known as Pablo Emilio Sandoval and nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda", is a Venezuelan third baseman who won World Series titles with the Giants in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League (PCL), Triple-A minor baseball league founded 1903; played as Triple-A West in 2021, name restored 2022; 10 teams, two divisions; once called the third major league.
Pat Borders
Pat Borders (Patrick Lance Borders, born 1963) is an American former MLB catcher, 1992 World Series MVP and two-time champion with the Toronto Blue Jays, and 2000 Sydney Olympics gold medalist, the first American with both a World Series ring and Olympic gold.
Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell (Pat the Bat), born 1976, first overall 1998 draft pick by the Phillies, Miami star and 1998 Golden Spikes winner; 292 MLB home runs, 2008 and 2010 World Series champion, never an All-Star.
Pat Mahomes
Pat Mahomes (Patrick Lavon Mahomes, born 1970) is a former MLB relief pitcher (1992-2003; Twins, Red Sox, Mets, Rangers, Cubs, Pirates; 42-39, 5.47 ERA) and father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II.
Pat Venditte
Pat Venditte, American switch-pitching reliever, first full-time ambidextrous pitcher in modern MLB (debut 2015, A's); namesake of Rule 5.07(f) governing switch-pitchers versus switch-hitters.
Paul DePodesta
Paul DePodesta, sports executive and Moneyball figure; Rockies president of baseball operations (Nov 2025), former Browns chief strategy officer 2016-2025, ex-Dodgers GM, A's assistant GM, Mets and Padres executive.
Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt (born 1987), nicknamed Goldy, American MLB first baseman for the Yankees; formerly Diamondbacks (2011-18) and Cardinals (2019-24); 2022 NL MVP, seven-time All-Star, four Gold Gloves, five Silver Sluggers.
Paul Konerko
Paul Konerko (born 1976) is a former MLB first baseman, 1994 Dodgers first-round pick, who starred 16 years for the Chicago White Sox, hit 439 home runs, won the 2005 World Series and ALCS MVP, and had his No. 14 retired.
Paul Molitor
Paul Molitor (Paul Leo Molitor) is an American former baseball player and manager who spent 21 seasons in the majors and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2004.
Paul O'Neill (baseball)
Paul O'Neill (baseball), 'The Warrior', born 1963, right fielder for Cincinnati Reds 1985-92 and New York Yankees 1993-2001; five World Series rings, 1994 AL batting title (.359), 281 career home runs, No. 21 retired by Yankees in 2022.
Paul Skenes
Paul David Skenes is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He won the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and 2025 NL Cy Young.
Paul Toboni
Paul Toboni (born 1990, San Francisco) is the Washington Nationals' president of baseball operations since October 2025, youngest in MLB; former Red Sox intern-to-assistant-GM scouting executive.
Paul Waner
Paul Waner (Big Poison), 1903-1965, American MLB right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates; 3,152 hits, .333 average, 1927 NL MVP, seventh 3,000-hit club member, Hall of Fame 1952.
Payton Tolle
Payton Tolle (born 2002, Stillwater, Oklahoma) is a Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher, drafted 50th overall in 2024 from TCU; MLB debut August 29, 2025, 2026: 9-6, 3.03 ERA, 171 strikeouts.
Pedro Martínez
Pedro Jaime Martínez (b. 1971, Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic), MLB pitcher 1992-2009, three-time Cy Young winner, 219-100 with 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts, 2004 Red Sox champion, Hall of Fame 2015 first ballot, now a broadcaster.
Pedro Pagés (catcher)
Pedro Pagés (Pedro José Pagés) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, drafted in 2019 who debuted in the major leagues in 2024.
Pedro Ramírez (baseball)
Pedro Javier Ramírez (born 2004, Temblador, Venezuela) is a Chicago Cubs switch-hitting infielder; signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2021, 2025 MiLB Gold Glove at third base, MLB debut May 23, 2026.
Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee Reese (Harold Henry Reese, 1918–1999), Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop 1940–58, captain, ten-time All-Star, 1955 World Series winner, Hall of Fame 1984, Jackie Robinson supporter.
Petco Park
Petco Park: downtown San Diego MLB ballpark, home of the Padres since April 8, 2004; $474 million Predock/HOK design in East Village, 40,209 fixed seats, catalyst of the Ballpark District redevelopment.
Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso, the Polar Bear, is an American MLB first baseman (born 1994, Tampa) who set the Mets' franchise record with 264 home runs, won the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year with a rookie-record 53 homers, and signed a five-year, $155 million Orioles deal in December 2025.
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA), born 2002, Cubs center fielder; Mets' 2020 first-rounder (19th) traded for Javier Báez in 2021; 2025 Gold Glove, 30/30/30 season; 2026 MVP candidate with 45 HR, 41 SB.
Pete Rose
Pete Rose (Charlie Hustle, 1941-2024), MLB all-time hits leader with 4,256 and games played record holder, banned for life in 1989 for betting on Reds games, posthumously reinstated by Manfred in May 2025.
Phil Nevin
Phil Nevin (Phillip Joseph Nevin, born 1971) is a former MLB first-overall draft pick, 2001 All-Star third baseman, and manager of the Los Angeles Angels, 2022-2023, with a 119-149 record.
Phil Niekro
Phil Niekro (1939-2020), "Knucksie," Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher; 318-274, 3.35 ERA, 3,342 strikeouts, 5,404 innings over 24 seasons, mostly with the Braves; 300th win at 46.
Phil Rizzuto
Phil Rizzuto, "the Scooter" (1917-2007), Yankees shortstop 1941-1956 and broadcaster for 40 years; 1950 AL MVP, nine pennants and seven World Series, Hall of Fame 1994, number 10 retired 1985.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies is an MLB team founded in 1883, recognized as the oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise. They won World Series titles in 1980 and 2008.