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Rob Zastryzny
Rob Zastryzny (Robert John Zastryzny, born 1992, Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian left-handed MLB relief pitcher, Cubs 2013 second-round pick, who has pitched for the Cubs, Pirates, Mets, Angels, Yankees, and Brewers with a 3.84 career ERA.
Robbie Ray
Robbie Ray, American left-handed MLB starting pitcher; 2021 AL Cy Young winner with Toronto (13-7, 2.84 ERA, 248 K). Former Nationals 12th-round pick; later pitched for Arizona, Seattle ($115M deal), San Francisco, and San Diego.
Robert Gasser
Robert Gasser (born 1999) is an American left-handed MLB starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, drafted 71st overall by the Padres in 2021, traded for Josh Hader in 2022, debuted with six scoreless innings in 2024, and had Tommy John surgery that June.
Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born 1968, Ponce, Puerto Rico), Puerto Rican Hall of Fame second baseman; 17 MLB seasons, 2,724 hits, record 10 Gold Gloves, 12 All-Star selections, 1992-93 World Series with Toronto; placed on MLB ineligible list in 2021.
Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente (Roberto Clemente Walker), Puerto Rican Pirates right fielder 1955-1972; 3,000 hits, .317, 12 Gold Gloves, 1966 MVP; died 1972 in Nicaragua relief plane crash; first Latin American Hall of Famer.
Roberto Osuna
Roberto Osuna, born 1995 in Sinaloa, Mexico, is a right-handed relief pitcher; MLB closer for Toronto and Houston with 155 saves, youngest ever to 100 and 150 saves, suspended 75 games in 2018 under MLB's domestic violence policy, now with Japan's SoftBank Hawks.
Robin Roberts (baseball)
Robin Roberts (1926–2010), Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Whiz Kids ace of the 1950 pennant; 286 wins, 305 complete games, 28 straight complete games, inducted 1976.
Robin Ventura
Robin Ventura (born 1967, Santa Maria, CA) is a former MLB third baseman (1989-2004) with the White Sox, Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers; six Gold Gloves, 294 home runs, 18 grand slams, and White Sox manager 2012-2016 (375-435).
Robin Yount
Robin Yount (born 1955) is a Hall of Fame shortstop and center fielder who played 20 seasons (1974-1993) entirely for the Milwaukee Brewers, won AL MVP in 1982 and 1989, and collected 3,142 hits.
Robinson Canó
Robinson Canó (Robinson José Canó, born 1982, San Pedro de Macorís) is a Dominican second baseman; Yankees 2005-13, Mariners 2014-18, Mets 2019-22; .301, 335 HR, 2,639 hits, 2009 World Series, 2013 WBC MVP, now with Diablos Rojos del México.
Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins manager 2019-2025; 2019 AL Manager of the Year; 527-505 record, three playoff berths, 2023 Wild Card Series win; dismissed September 29, 2025.
Rochester Red Wings
Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A International League team in Rochester, NY, Washington Nationals affiliate since 2021; established 1899, oldest continually operating Minor League club, 20 championships including the 2026 IL title.
Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rocket City Trash Pandas: Double-A Southern League baseball team in Madison, Alabama, Los Angeles Angels affiliate, relocated Mobile BayBears, plays at Toyota Field, 2026 Southern League champions.
Rockford Peaches
Rockford Peaches, women's professional baseball team of Rockford, Illinois, 1943–1954; charter AAGPBL member, four-time champion (1945, 1948, 1949, 1950), home at Beyer Stadium, subject of A League of Their Own.
Rocky Colavito
Rocky Colavito (Rocco Domenico Colavito, 1933–2024) was an All-Star Cleveland Indians outfielder who led the AL with 42 home runs in 1959; his 1960 trade for Harvey Kueng spawned "The Curse of Rocky Colavito."
Rod Carew
Rod Carew (Rodney Cline Carew, born 1945), Panamanian-born MLB second and first baseman for the Twins (1967–78) and Angels (1979–85); .328 average, 3,053 hits, seven AL batting titles, 1977 MVP, Hall of Fame 1991, number 29 retired by both teams.
Roger Angell
Roger Angell (1920-2022), American editor and essayist, longtime New Yorker fiction editor and baseball writer; author of The Summer Game; 2014 J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner.
Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens, 'The Rocket' (born 1962), American MLB starting pitcher 1984-2007, record seven Cy Young Awards, 354-184, 4,672 strikeouts, two 20-strikeout games, Mitchell Report allegations, 2012 acquittal, still outside the Hall of Fame.
Roger Machado
Roger Machado names several sports figures: Roger Machado Morales, Cuban 2004 Olympic baseball gold medalist; Roger Machado Marques, Brazilian left-back and football manager; and a 7th-degree coral belt BJJ master of the Machado brothers.
Roger Maris
Roger Maris (Roger Eugene Maras, 1934–1985), American MLB right fielder; hit a record 61 home runs for the 1961 Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth's 60; two-time AL MVP, three World Series titles, not in the Hall of Fame.
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre, formerly SkyDome, is Toronto's retractable-roof MLB ballpark, home of the Blue Jays since June 3, 1989; first North American stadium with a motorized retractable roof, renamed in 2005, renovated 2022-2024.
Rogers Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby, also known as "Rajah," was an American second baseman and manager. He achieved a .424 average in 1924 and won the 1926 World Series.
Rolando Arrojo
Rolando Arrojo (Luis Rolando Arrojo Ávila), Cuban right-handed pitcher; 1992 Olympic gold medalist who defected in 1996, signed by the Devil Rays, was their first All-Star (1998, 14-12, 3.56), and pitched in MLB 1998-2002 (40-42, 4.55).
Rollie Fingers
Rollie Fingers (Roland Glen Fingers, born 1946) is a Hall of Fame relief pitcher for the Athletics, Padres, and Brewers; record 341 saves, 1981 AL MVP and Cy Young, 1974 World Series MVP.
Ron Darling
Ron Darling (Ronald Maurice Darling, born 1960) is a former MLB right-handed pitcher, Yale star and 1986 World Series-winning Mets No. 2 starter, now an Emmy-winning Mets broadcaster.
Ron Guidry
Ron Guidry, "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator," Yankees left-handed pitcher 1975-1988; 1978 unanimous AL Cy Young winner at 25-3, 1.74 ERA, 248 strikeouts; career 170-91, number 49 retired.
Ron Washington
Ron Washington (born 1952, New Orleans) is a former MLB infielder, Texas Rangers manager 2007-14 (664-611, back-to-back AL pennants 2010-11), 2021 Braves World Series coach, Angels manager 2024-25, and Giants infield coach.
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr., El De La Sabana, Venezuelan Braves outfielder (born 1997, La Guaira): 2018 NL Rookie of the Year, unanimous 2023 NL MVP, and first MLB player with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a season; two ACL tears, 2025 All-Star return.
Rookie of the Year (film)
Rookie of the Year is a 1993 American family baseball comedy, Daniel Stern's directorial debut, in which 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) gains a 100 mph fastball and pitches for the Chicago Cubs alongside Gary Busey.
Ross Atkins (baseball)
Ross Atkins, born in 1973, is an American baseball executive who has been the Toronto Blue Jays' general manager since 2015, leading them to the 2025 World Series.