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Andrelton Simmons
Andrelton Simmons (Andrelton Alexander Simmons, "Simba"), Curaçao-born MLB shortstop 2012-2022 for Braves, Angels, Twins, Cubs; four Gold Gloves, 2013 Platinum Glove, record 201 career defensive runs saved; retired December 2023.
Andrés Galarraga
Andrés "Big Cat" Galarraga (El Gran Gato), born 1961 in Caracas, Venezuelan MLB first baseman, 1985-2004; 399 HR, .288, 1993 NL batting title with Rockies; two-time cancer survivor and 2000 Comeback Player of the Year; distinct from pitcher Armando Galarraga.
Andrew Alvarez
Andrew Alvarez, full name Michael Andrew Alvarez, is an American left-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals who debuted in September 2025 with five shutout innings against Miami.
Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Benintendi, born 1994 in Cincinnati, is an MLB outfielder/DH for the Chicago White Sox; drafted 7th overall in 2015 by Boston, 2018 World Series champion, 2021 Gold Glove winner, $75 million White Sox contract.
Andrew Fischer
Andrew Fischer (born 2004, Brick, NJ) is a left-handed-hitting third baseman drafted 20th overall in 2025 by the Milwaukee Brewers from Tennessee; he hit 48 minor-league home runs in 2026 and won the Brewers' Hitting Prospect of the Year.
Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen (born 1986, Fort Meade, FL) is an MLB outfielder/DH, 2013 NL MVP and five-time All-Star with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2015 Roberto Clemente Award winner, later Giants, Yankees, Phillies, and 2023 Pittsburgher of the Year.
Andrew Miller (baseball)
Andrew Mark Miller (born 1985, Gainesville, FL), left-handed MLB reliever 2006-2021; 2006 No. 6 pick, 2016 ALCS MVP with Cleveland, 2015 AL Reliever of the Year; retired 2022.
Andrew Sears (baseball)
Andrew Sears (born 2002) is a left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers; drafted 10th round in 2023 from UConn after Rhode Island College, MLB debut August 23, 2026.
Andrew Toles
Andrew Toles (Alvin Andrew Toles, born 1992) is a former MLB outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers 2016-2018, hit .286 with 8 home runs, and whose contract the Dodgers have renewed annually since 2019 so he keeps health insurance while dealing with schizophrenia.
Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones is a Curaçaoan former baseball center fielder who won 10 straight Gold Gloves with the Atlanta Braves and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2026.
Andy Pages
Andy Pages Abreu (born 2000, Havana) is a Cuban-born center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers; two-time World Series champion (2024, 2025), 2026 NL All-Star, and maker of the game-saving Game 7 catch in the 2025 World Series.
Andy Pettitte
Andy Pettitte (Andrew Eugene Pettitte, born 1972) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher for the Yankees and Astros; 256-153 career record, five World Series titles, and a record 19 postseason wins.
Ángel Genao
Ángel Luis Genao, Cleveland Guardians switch-hitting infielder from Castillo, Dominican Republic; 2017 Little League World Series, 2021 $1.2M international signing, 2024 breakout, MLB debut August 2026.
Ángel Hernández (umpire)
Ángel Hernández (Ángel Hernández), Cuban-born MLB umpire 1991-2024, known for his discrimination lawsuit against MLB over crew chief promotions, lost at trial and appeal, and for fan criticism of his ball-strike accuracy.
Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium, the "Big A," is the Anaheim, California home ballpark of the Los Angeles Angels since 1966; fourth-oldest MLB park, renovated 1996-98 for $100 million, capacity 45,517.
Angels in the Outfield (1994 film)
Angels in the Outfield (1994) is Disney's remake of the 1951 MGM baseball fantasy, directed by William Dear, starring Danny Glover, Christopher Lloyd, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt; it grossed $50,236,831 domestically.
Anthony Molina (baseball)
Anthony Jose Molina (born 2002, San Joaquin, Venezuela), Venezuelan MLB right-handed pitcher; Rays signee, Rockies 2023 Rule 5 pick, later Braves and San Francisco Giants; 96 mph fastball, strike-thrower.
Anthony Rendon
Anthony Rendon, American third baseman (born 1990, Houston), 2019 World Series champion with the Nationals, signed a seven-year, $245 million Angels contract in 2019 that became one of MLB's worst deals after hip and other injuries limited him to 257 games; the final year was restructured and he will not play in 2026.
Anthony Rizzo
Anthony Rizzo, MLB first baseman (Padres, Cubs 2012-21, Yankees), 2016 World Series champion who caught the final out; career .261, 303 HR, four Gold Gloves; Hodgkin lymphoma survivor; retired 2025 as Cubs ambassador.
Anthony Sanders
Anthony Marcus Sanders, born 1974 in Tucson, is an American former outfielder who won baseball gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, played 13 MLB games for Toronto and Seattle, and later coached first base for the Orioles and Tigers.
Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe (born 2001), New York Yankees shortstop, drafted 30th overall in 2019 from Delbarton School; 2023 AL Gold Glove rookie, 2024 World Series grand slam, October 2025 shoulder surgery.
Antonio Pacheco
Antonio Pacheco (Antonio Pacheco Massó, El Gran Capitán), Cuban baseball second baseman born 1964 in Palma Soriano; Olympic gold 1992 and 1996, silver 2000, coaching silver 2008; Cuban leagues all-time hits leader with 2,356 hits.
Antonio Scull
Antonio Scull is a Cuban former first baseman who won two Olympic gold medals and one silver in baseball at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Olympics.
Appalachian League
Appalachian League (Appy League): eight-team summer collegiate wood-bat baseball league in Appalachia, part of MLB and USA Baseball's Prospect Development Pipeline; founded 1911, rookie-level minor league 1963-2021, collegiate format since 2021.
Aramis Ramírez
Aramis Ramírez (Aramis Nin Ramirez), Dominican MLB third baseman 1998-2015 for Pirates, Cubs, Brewers; .283, 386 HR, 2,303 hits, 3-time All-Star, 2008 Hank Aaron Award, Cubs Hall of Fame 2023.
Ariel Pestano
Ariel Pestano (Ariel Osvaldo Pestano Valdés, El Veterano), Cuban catcher born 1974 in Caibarién; national team catcher 1999-2009, Olympic gold 2004 and silvers 2000 and 2008, regarded as Cuba's greatest catcher.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB expansion franchise (1998) in Phoenix, NL West, playing at Chase Field. Won the 2001 World Series in their fourth season, fastest expansion team to do so; 2023 NL pennant, lost World Series to Texas.
Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, known as the Diamond Hogs, is the University of Arkansas college baseball program in Fayetteville, founded in 1897, competing in the SEC.
Arkansas Travelers
Arkansas Travelers, Double-A Texas League baseball team in North Little Rock, Seattle Mariners affiliate; founded 1901 as Little Rock Travelers, renamed 1957, plays at Dickey-Stephens Park.
Arky Vaughan
Arky Vaughan (Joseph Floyd Vaughan, 1912-1952), Hall of Fame shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers; hit .385 in 1935, career .318 average, inducted 1985.