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Chick Gandil
Chick Gandil, born Arnold Gandil, was an American baseball first baseman, best known as the ringleader of the plot by the Chicago White Sox to throw the 1919 World Series.
Chief Wahoo
Chief Wahoo: grinning Native American caricature mascot of MLB's Cleveland Indians, designed 1946 by Walter Goldbach, worn 1947-2018, retired from uniforms for 2019 amid racism protests; team became Guardians in 2022.
Chinese Professional Baseball
Chinese Professional Baseball (中華職棒, CPBL) is Taiwan's top professional baseball league, founded 1989, first season 1990; six teams, 120 games each, talent rated between high-A and low-A, known for cheerleading culture.
Chinese Professional Baseball League (中华职业棒球大联盟)
Chinese Professional Baseball League (中華職業棒球大聯盟, CPBL), Taiwan's top professional baseball league: founded 1989, play from 1990; six teams play 120 games each with a best-of-seven Taiwan Series; record 2024 attendance and first Premier12 title.
Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones (Larry Wayne Jones Jr., born 1972) is a Hall of Fame third baseman who spent 19 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, won the 1999 NL MVP and 2008 batting title, and hit 468 home runs with 1,623 RBI.
Choctaw Stadium
Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, formerly The Ballpark in Arlington and Globe Life Park, was the Texas Rangers' home 1994-2019 (capacity 48,114), hosted the 1995 All-Star Game and 2010-2011 World Series, and since 2021 is a multi-purpose football, soccer, and events venue named for Choctaw Casinos & Resorts.
Chris Archer
Chris Archer (born 1988, Raleigh, NC) is a former MLB right-handed pitcher (2012-2022) for the Rays, Pirates, and Twins; two-time AL All-Star with a Rays-record 252 strikeouts in 2015, traded to Pittsburgh in 2018.
Chris Davis (baseball)
Chris Davis (Crush), born 1986, American MLB first baseman for Rangers and Orioles; led MLB in home runs 2013 (53) and 2015 (47); signed record $161M Orioles deal, slumped to .168 in 2018, retired 2021, Orioles Hall of Fame 2026.
Chris Devenski
Chris Devenski (born 1990) is an American MLB right-handed relief pitcher nicknamed Devo, a 2017 All-Star and World Series champion with the Astros, known for his changeup.
Chris Sale
Chris Sale (Christopher Allen Sale, born 1989), nicknamed The Conductor, is an MLB left-handed pitcher for the Braves, formerly White Sox and Red Sox; 2024 NL Cy Young and triple crown winner, Tommy John surgery survivor with record strikeout rates.
Chris Taylor (baseball)
Chris Taylor (CT3), born 1990, American MLB utility player; Mariners 2014-16, Dodgers 2016-24, two-time World Series champion; 2021 All-Star; three-homer 2021 NLCS Game 5; retired May 2026 with Angels.
Chris Young (pitcher)
Chris Young (pitcher), born 1979, Dallas; 6'10" right-hander from Princeton, 79-67, 3.95 ERA over 13 MLB seasons (Rangers, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Royals), 2007 All-Star, 2015 World Series winner, now Rangers President of Baseball Operations.
Christa Williams
Christa Williams (Christa Lee Williams-Yates, born 1978, Houston) is an American softball pitcher who won Olympic gold with Team USA in 1996 and 2000, starred at UCLA and Texas, and later coached high school softball.
Christian Moore
Christian Moore (born 2002, Brooklyn, NY) is an Angels infielder, No. 8 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft from Tennessee; 2024 College World Series champion, second-ever CWS cycle, Tennessee record 61 career home runs.
Christian Yelich
Christian Yelich, Brewers DH/outfielder, 2018 NL MVP and 2018–19 NL batting champion, drafted 23rd overall by the Marlins in 2010, traded to Milwaukee in 2018, three career cycles all vs. Cincinnati.
Christie Ambrosi
Christie Ambrosi, born 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American softball outfielder and shortstop who won Olympic gold with Team USA at Sydney 2000, plus 1999 Pan American Games and 1995 Junior World titles, played at UCLA, and later coached at Embry-Riddle and Saginaw Valley State.
Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson (1880-1925), "Big Six," Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Giants; 373 wins, 1905 World Series three shutouts, fadeaway screwball, WWI Chemical Warfare Service captain who died of tuberculosis.
Chuck Finley
Chuck Finley (Charles Edward Finley, born 1962) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher (1986–2002) for the Angels, Indians, and Cardinals; 200-173, 3.85 ERA, 2,610 strikeouts, five-time All-Star, not in the Hall of Fame.
Chuck Klein
Chuck Klein (Charles Herbert Klein, 1904–1958), American Hall of Fame right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cubs, and Pirates; 1932 NL MVP, 1933 Triple Crown winner, 300 career home runs, 44 outfield assists in 1930, elected to Cooperstown in 1980.
Chuck Knoblauch
Chuck Knoblauch (Edward Charles Knoblauch), MLB second baseman 1991-2002 for Twins, Yankees, Royals; 1991 AL Rookie of the Year, four World Series titles, 1,839 hits, .289 average; career derailed by the yips.
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings, aka Cincinnati Base Ball Club: baseball's first openly all-professional team (1869), managed by Harry Wright, undefeated at 57-0, streak ended June 14, 1870 vs Brooklyn Atlantics.
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds is an MLB franchise in the National League Central, tracing its name to baseball's first professional team. The club was founded in 1881 and began play in 1882.
Citi Field
Citi Field, home ballpark of the New York Mets in Flushing, Queens, opened April 13, 2009, named for Citigroup under a $400 million naming-rights deal, built for about $800 million next to the demolished Shea Stadium.
Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park: Philadelphia Phillies MLB ballpark in South Philadelphia, opened April 12, 2004, 43,500 seats, EwingCole design, $346 million cost, 2008 World Series, first All-Star Game July 2026.
CJ Abrams
CJ Abrams (Paul Christopher Abrams Jr.), MLB infielder for the Washington Nationals, born 2000; drafted 6th overall by the Padres in 2019, traded in the Juan Soto deal, 2024 All-Star, 47-steal 2023, moved to second base in 2026.
Clark Griffith
Clark Calvin Griffith (1869–1955), "the Old Fox," Hall of Fame pitcher, manager, and longtime owner-president of the Washington Senators; won the 1924 World Series and helped found the American League.
Clay Bellinger
Clay Bellinger, Yankees and Angels utility outfielder (1999-2002), two-time World Series champion (1999, 2000), father of Cody Bellinger; drafted by Giants 1989, later Greek Olympian and Arizona firefighter.
Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher 2008-2025, three-time NL Cy Young winner, 2014 MVP, 3,052 strikeouts, 2020/2024/2025 World Series champion; retired September 2025.
Clearwater Threshers
The Clearwater Threshers, formerly the Clearwater Phillies, are a Minor League Baseball team in Clearwater, Florida, the Philadelphia Phillies' Single-A Florida State League affiliate since 1985 that won league titles in 1993 and 2007.
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians, formerly Cleveland Indians (until November 19, 2021), are MLB's American League Central franchise at Progressive Field, named for the Hope Memorial Bridge sculptures, with World Series titles in 1920 and 1948 and MLB's lowest 2026 payroll.