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Al López
Al López (Alfonso Ramon López, 1908–2005), Tampa-born MLB catcher and Hall of Fame manager; caught a record 1,918 games and led the 1954 Indians and 1959 White Sox to AL pennants.
Al Rosen
Al Rosen (1924-2015), nicknamed Flip, was a Cleveland Indians third baseman, unanimous 1953 AL MVP (.336, 43 HR, 145 RBI), and later executive for the Yankees, Astros, and Giants.
Al Simmons
Al Simmons (Aloysius Harry Szymanski, 1902-1956), nicknamed Bucketfoot Al, American Hall of Fame left fielder for the Philadelphia Athletics; .334 career average, 2,927 hits, 253-hit 1925 record, AL batting titles 1930-31, elected 1953.
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell, Detroit Tigers shortstop 1977-1996, 1984 World Series MVP, 2,365 hits, four Gold Gloves, Hall of Fame class of 2018 via Modern Baseball Era Committee after 40.9% BBWAA peak.
Albert Almora
Albert Almora Jr. (Reinaldo Albert Almora Jr.), American outfielder drafted sixth overall by the Cubs in 2012 out of Mater Academy; 2016 World Series champion defense-first center fielder later with Mets and Reds.
Albert Belle
Albert Belle (Albert Jojuan Belle, born 1966), MLB left fielder for Cleveland, White Sox, and Orioles; first 50 HR/50 doubles season (1995), 381 career home runs, retired at 34 with a hip condition.
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols (Jose Alberto Pujols, "La Maquina"), Dominican MLB first baseman (2001-2022) for Cardinals, Angels, Dodgers; 703 HR, 3,384 hits, 3x NL MVP, 4th member of 700-homer club.
Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A Pacific Coast League baseball team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Colorado Rockies affiliate since 2015; founded 2003 from the Calgary Cannons, named for a Simpsons episode and the city's nuclear science heritage, playing at Isotopes Park.
Alec Bohm
Alec Daniel Bohm, born 1996 in Omaha, Nebraska, is an American third baseman and first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, drafted third overall in 2018 out of Wichita State.
Alec Gamboa
Alec Gamboa (born 1997, Madera, CA) is a left-handed MLB pitcher for the Boston Red Sox; Dodgers 2019 9th-round pick, ex-Lotte Giants KBO Player of the Month, debuted May 5, 2026 at age 29.
Alek Manoah
Alek Manoah (born 1998, Homestead, FL) is a right-handed MLB pitcher, drafted 11th overall by Toronto in 2019; 2022 All-Star and AL Cy Young third-place finisher who had UCL surgery in 2024 and pitched for the Angels in 2026.
Alek Thomas
Alek Thomas (born 2000, Chicago) is a Mexican-American MLB center fielder, 2018 second-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks, known for elite defense, the 2023 NLCS game-tying pinch-hit homer, and a May 2026 trade to the Dodgers.
Alex Anthopoulos
Alex Anthopoulos (born 1977) is a Canadian baseball executive, president of baseball operations and GM of the Atlanta Braves since 2017, 2021 World Series winner, previously GM of the Toronto Blue Jays (2009-2015).
Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman, MLB third baseman (Astros 2016–24, Red Sox 2025, Cubs 2026–), two-time World Series champion, 2019 AL MVP runner-up, 2024 Gold Glove, postseason records for third basemen, $175M Cubs deal.
Alex Cora
Alex Cora, Puerto Rican former MLB infielder and manager; Astros bench coach 2017, Red Sox manager 2018-19 and 2021-26; won 2018 World Series, suspended 2020 for sign stealing, fired April 2026.
Alex Freeland
Alex Freeland (Alexander Chance Freeland, born 2001) is a Dodgers switch-hitting infielder, 2022 third-round pick from UCF, MLB debut July 30, 2025, 2024 breakout with 32 doubles, 18 HR, 31 SB.
Alex Gordon
Alex Gordon, born 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a former Royals left fielder (2007-2020), 2005 second overall pick, 2015 World Series champion, eight-time Gold Glove and two-time Platinum Glove winner, inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 2025.
Alex Hoppe
Alex Hoppe (Alex Kevin Hoppe, born 1998, Davenport, Iowa) is an MLB right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles; drafted by Boston in 2022, debuted with Seattle April 27, 2026.
Alex McFarlane (baseball)
Alex McFarlane (Alexander Jeffrey McFarlane, born 2001, St. Thomas, VI) is a Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever; drafted 4th round 2022 from Miami, MLB debut July 22, 2026, 2.84 ERA as a rookie.
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod, born 1975) is a former MLB shortstop and third baseman for the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees; 696 home runs (fifth all-time), 2009 World Series winner, 2014 PED suspension, now Timberwolves co-owner.
Alex Verdugo
Alex Verdugo (Alexander Brady Verdugo, born 1996) is an American MLB outfielder for the Dodgers, Red Sox, Yankees, and Braves, a 2020 AL MVP vote-getter and Team Mexico World Baseball Classic player.
Alexei Ramirez
Alexei Ramírez (Cuban Missile), born 1981 in Pinar del Río, Cuba, is a Cuban shortstop, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, and former White Sox star who set the MLB rookie record with four grand slams in 2008 and returned to Team Cuba for the 2026 World Baseball Classic at age 44.
Alfonso Soriano
Alfonso Guilleard Soriano, Dominican MLB outfielder and second baseman (1999-2014) with the Yankees, Rangers, Nationals, and Cubs; 412 home runs, 289 steals, and the only 40-40-40 season (2006).
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was a women's professional baseball league in the Midwest, founded by Philip K. Wrigley, that played from 1943 to 1954.
Altoona Curve
Altoona Curve, Double-A Eastern League baseball team in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate since 1999 at Peoples Natural Gas Field; Eastern League champions 2010 and 2017, named for the Horseshoe Curve.
American Family Field
American Family Field, formerly Miller Park (2001-2020), is the Milwaukee Brewers' 41,900-seat retractable-roof MLB ballpark in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley, known for its fan-shaped roof, tailgating, and 2023 lease extension through 2050.
American League
The American League (AL) is one of MLB's two leagues, founded January 28, 1901 in Milwaukee by Ban Johnson from the Western League. Known for the 1973 designated hitter rule and the 1903 first World Series.
American League Championship Series
American League Championship Series (ALCS), MLB best-of-seven playoff since 1985 (best-of-five 1969-1984) deciding the AL pennant; 2-3-2 format; 2025 winner Blue Jays over Mariners 4-3.
Andre Dawson
Andre Dawson, "The Hawk" (born 1954, Miami), MLB outfielder for the Expos, Cubs, Red Sox, and Marlins; 1987 NL MVP via a blank contract, 438 home runs, 314 steals, Hall of Fame 2010.
Andre Ethier
Andre Ethier (born 1982, Phoenix) is a former MLB outfielder who played all 12 seasons (2006-17) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .285 with 162 home runs, two All-Star selections, and a 30-game 2011 hitting streak.