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Johnny Podres
Johnny Podres (John Joseph Podres) was an American left-handed pitcher who won the first World Series MVP Award, pitching Brooklyn to its only title in 1955.
JoJo Parker
JoJo Parker (Joseph Paul Parker, born 2006) is a shortstop drafted eighth overall in 2025 by the Toronto Blue Jays from Purvis High, Mississippi; Gatorade state player of the year, Blue Jays' top prospect, High-A Vancouver.
Jon Lester
Jon Lester (born 1984, Tacoma, WA) is a retired MLB left-handed pitcher (2006-2021) with 200 wins, a 3.66 ERA, three World Series titles (2007, 2013 Red Sox; 2016 Cubs), a 2008 no-hitter, and a 2006 lymphoma comeback.
Jon Rauch
Jon Rauch (born 1978, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American right-handed pitcher, 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, and MLB reliever 2002-2013; at 6'11" he was the tallest player in MLB history at his debut.
Jonah Cox
Jonah Cox (Jonah Abbott Cox), Giants center fielder, born 2001 in Louisville, Colorado; 2023 sixth-round Athletics pick from Oral Roberts, traded for Ross Stripling, debuted May 31, 2026 straight from Double-A Richmond.
Jonah Tong
Jonah Tong (Jonah Reid Tin Chee Matthew Tong), Canadian right-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets; 2022 seventh-round pick from Markham, Ontario; led 2025 minors in ERA (1.43) and strikeouts (179); MLB debut August 29, 2025.
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon (born 1980, Baton Rouge, LA) is a former MLB closer for the Red Sox, Phillies, and Nationals; 368 career saves, 2.44 ERA, six-time All-Star, 2007 World Series champion, nicknamed The Strangler.
Jonathan Pintaro
Jonathan Pintaro (Jonathan Ryan Pintaro) is a right-handed relief pitcher for the New York Mets, signed from independent ball in 2024 after starring at Division II Shorter University; MLB debut June 25, 2025.
Jonder Martinez
Jonder Martinez (Jonder Martínez Martínez), Cuban right-handed pitcher born 1978 in Mariel; Olympic gold 2004 and silver 2008 with Cuba; 192 Serie Nacional wins over 27 seasons; later Matanzas pitching coach.
Jorge Fumero
Jorge Fumero (Jorge Francisco Fumero Fernández), Cuban sidearm relief pitcher born 1968 in San Miguel del Padrón, Havana; won baseball gold with Cuba at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and was 1995-96 Cuban Serie Nacional MVP with Industriales.
Jorge Posada
Jorge Posada (Jorge Rafael de Posada, Jr.), Puerto Rican switch-hitting catcher, spent 17 seasons with the New York Yankees, won five World Series with the Core Four, hit 275 home runs, and fell off the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot.
Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler, Cuban-born MLB outfielder and DH (Havana, Feb 25 1992), Cubs record $6M bonus signing, 2019 AL home run leader with 48, 2021 World Series MVP with Atlanta, two-time champion.
José Bautista
José Bautista, nicknamed Joey Bats, is a Dominican former MLB outfielder (2004–2018) and Blue Jays icon: 54-homer 2010 season, 344 career home runs, the 2015 ALDS bat flip, Level of Excellence and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame honoree.
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco (Jose Canseco Capas Jr.), Cuban-born MLB outfielder, 1986 AL Rookie of the Year, 1988 unanimous AL MVP, first 40-40 season, 462 home runs; admitted steroid use in 2005 book Juiced.
Jose Contreras
Jose Contreras (Jose Ariel Contreras Camejo), Cuban pitcher born 1971 in Las Martinas; Olympic baseball gold 1996 and silver 2000 for Cuba, defected 2002, pitched for Yankees and 2005 World Series champion White Sox.
José Ramírez (infielder)
José Enrique Ramírez (Enriquito), born 1992 in Baní, Dominican Republic, is a Cleveland Guardians switch-hitting third baseman, six-time Silver Slugger, three-time 30-30 player, and seven-time top-six AL MVP finisher who has never won the award.
José Reyes (infielder)
José Reyes (La Melaza), Dominican MLB shortstop born 1983; Mets, Marlins, Blue Jays, Rockies 2003–2018; 2011 NL batting champion, 517 steals, Mets all-time triples and steals leader.
José Urquidy
José Luis Urquidy (born 1995, Mazatlán, Mexico) is a Mexican right-handed pitcher, 2022 World Series champion with Houston; 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA in World Series play, most Fall Classic wins by a foreign-born pitcher.
Josh Beckett
Josh Beckett (Joshua Patrick Beckett, born 1980, Spring, Texas) is a former MLB right-handed pitcher with the Marlins, Red Sox, and Dodgers; 2003 World Series MVP, 2007 ALCS MVP, and 2014 no-hitter thrower.
Josh Donaldson
Josh Donaldson (Joshua Adam Donaldson, "Bringer of Rain"), born 1985, American MLB third baseman 2010-2023; 2015 AL MVP with Toronto (.297, 41 HR, 123 RBI); three-time All-Star; retired 2024.
Josh Gibson
Josh Gibson (1911–1947), Negro Leagues catcher for the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords; Hall of Fame 1972; since 2024 MLB's official career leader in batting average (.372), slugging (.718), and OPS (1.177).
Josh Hader
Josh Hader, full name Josh Ronald Hader, is an American left-handed relief pitcher for the Houston Astros and a six-time All-Star with a career 2.50 ERA.
Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton (born 1981, Raleigh, NC) is a former MLB outfielder, first overall 1999 draft pick by Tampa Bay, 2010 AL MVP and five-time All-Star with the Texas Rangers, known for his four-homer game and comeback from a 2004-2006 drug suspension.
Josh Naylor
Josh Naylor (Joshua-Douglas James Naylor), Canadian MLB first baseman born 1997 in Mississauga; 2015 12th overall pick, played for Padres, Cleveland, Diamondbacks, Mariners; 2024 All-Star, 2025 20 HR/30 SB, signed 5-year $92.5M Seattle deal.
Josh Reddick
Josh Reddick (William Joshua Reddick, born 1987) is a former MLB outfielder for the Red Sox, Athletics, Dodgers, and Astros; 2012 Gold Glove, 2017 World Series champion, 146 career home runs.
Josh Rojas
Josh Rojas (Joshua Luke Rojas, born 1994) is an MLB utility infielder-outfielder for the Kansas City Royals; formerly Diamondbacks, Mariners, White Sox; 26th-round 2017 draft pick out of Hawaii.
Josh Rutledge
Josh Rutledge (Joshua Alan Rutledge, born 1989) is a former American MLB infielder who played from 2012 to 2017 for the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox.
Juan Carlos Perez
Juan Carlos Pérez (Pérez Rondón), Cuban right-handed pitcher born 1969 in Puerto Padre, Las Tunas; pitched for Las Tunas in the Serie Nacional and won baseball gold with Cuba at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Distinct from the Giants outfielder and other namesakes.
Juan González (baseball)
Juan González (Juan Alberto González, "Juan Gone"), born 1969 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is a former MLB outfielder, two-time AL MVP (1996, 1998) with the Texas Rangers, 434 career home runs, and Texas franchise leader in homers and RBI.
Juan Manrique
Juan Manrique (Juan Manrique García), Cuban catcher born 1967 in Matanzas; Olympic gold 1996 and silver 2000 in baseball, 1998 World Cup All-Star catcher, and Cuban Serie Nacional walk-record holder over 18 seasons.