List of Major League Baseball replacement players
Encyclopedia
The following Major League Baseball
players appeared as replacement player
s during spring training
in 1995, crossing picket lines during the 1994 Major League Baseball strike. Some had not yet been placed on a 40-man roster, and as such were not eligible to join the MLBPA
at the time of the strike, while others were former MLB players who had retired before the strike. The list does not include replacement players who never appeared in regular-season MLB games.
In , , , , and , certain players who were part of World Series
-winning teams were not permitted to have their names or likenesses on commemorative merchandise because they had been declared replacement players for having participated in the 1995 spring training
. The players were Shane Spencer
of the 1998
, 1999
and 2000 New York Yankees
, Damian Miller
of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks
, Brendan Donnelly
of the 2002 Anaheim Angels
and Kevin Millar
of the 2004 Boston Red Sox
.
The names or likenesses of replacement players, since they are not permitted to join the MLBPA, are also in some cases not included in merchandise which derives its license from the MLBPA, such as video and tabletop games. Many games nevertheless include them, with blank or fictional names and different appearances.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
players appeared as replacement player
Replacement player
In professional sports, a replacement player is an athlete who is not a member of the league's players association and plays during a labor dispute such as a strike or lockout.- National Football League – 1987 :...
s during spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
in 1995, crossing picket lines during the 1994 Major League Baseball strike. Some had not yet been placed on a 40-man roster, and as such were not eligible to join the MLBPA
Major League Baseball Players Association
The Major League Baseball Players Association is the union of professional major-league baseball players.-History of MLBPA:The MLBPA was not the first attempt to unionize baseball players...
at the time of the strike, while others were former MLB players who had retired before the strike. The list does not include replacement players who never appeared in regular-season MLB games.
In , , , , and , certain players who were part of World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
-winning teams were not permitted to have their names or likenesses on commemorative merchandise because they had been declared replacement players for having participated in the 1995 spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
. The players were Shane Spencer
Shane Spencer
Michael Shane Spencer is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. In Major League Baseball, he played a total of 538 games for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and New York Mets, compiling 438 hits, 59 home runs, and 242 RBI...
of the 1998
1998 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1998 season was the 96th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a franchise record regular-season standing of 114-48, 22 games ahead of the second-place Boston Red Sox in the American League East...
, 1999
1999 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1999 season was the 97th season for the Bronx based professional baseball team. The team finished with a record of 98-64 finishing 4 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium...
and 2000 New York Yankees
1998 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees' 1998 season was the 96th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a franchise record regular-season standing of 114-48, 22 games ahead of the second-place Boston Red Sox in the American League East...
, Damian Miller
Damian Miller
Damian Donald Miller is a former Major League Baseball catcher who last played for the Milwaukee Brewers.-High school years:...
of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks
2001 Arizona Diamondbacks season
The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, in their fourth year of existence, looked to improve on their 2000 season. They had to contend in what was a strong National League West Division....
, Brendan Donnelly
Brendan Donnelly
Brendan Kevin Donnelly is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.-Career:Donnelly was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 1992 amateur draft...
of the 2002 Anaheim Angels
2002 Anaheim Angels season
The Anaheim Angels 2002 season was the franchise's 42nd, and it ended with the team's first American League pennant and World Series championship....
and Kevin Millar
Kevin Millar
Kevin Charles Millar is an American former professional baseball first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and New England Sports Network. Millar played college baseball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he continues to reside in the off-season. Millar is the nephew of former...
of the 2004 Boston Red Sox
2004 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2004 season was the 103rd Major League Baseball season for the Boston Red Sox franchise. Managed under Terry Francona, the team finished with a 98–64 record...
.
The names or likenesses of replacement players, since they are not permitted to join the MLBPA, are also in some cases not included in merchandise which derives its license from the MLBPA, such as video and tabletop games. Many games nevertheless include them, with blank or fictional names and different appearances.
No MLB experience before strike
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- Benny AgbayaniBenny AgbayaniBenny Peter Agbayani, Jr. is retired professional baseball player. Born in Hawaii to Filipino and Samoan parents, he attended Saint Louis School and Hawaii Pacific University. He also attended the Oregon Institute of Technology...
- Scott AndersonScott Anderson (baseball)Scott Richard Anderson is a former professional Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Texas Rangers in , the Montreal Expos in , and the Kansas City Royals in .-High school and college career:...
- Mark BaileyMark Bailey (baseball)John Mark Bailey is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants.Bailey became a bullpen coach for the Astros in 2002.-Sources:...
- Tony BarronTony BarronAnthony Dirk "Tony" Barron is a former Major League Baseball player. Barron played for the Montreal Expos in 1996, and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1997.He batted and threw right-handed.-External links:*...
- Steve BourgeoisSteve BourgeoisSteven James Bourgeois , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the San Francisco Giants. He batted and threw right-handed. Bourgeois had a 1-3 record, with a 6.30 ERA, in 15 games, in his one year career...
- Doug BradyDoug BradyStephen Douglas Brady is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox, and one season in the Korea Baseball Organization for the Lotte Giants.He was drafted by the White Sox in the 12th round of the 1991 amateur draft...
- Mike Busch
- Edgar CaceresEdgar CáceresEdgar Fidel Cáceres is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter who played for the Kansas City Royals as a replacement player during the players' strike in the 1995 season....
- Joel ChimelisJoel ChimelisJoel Chimelis is a minor league baseball hitting coach and a former professional baseball infielder. Although he never played in Major League Baseball, he briefly was called up to the major league roster of the San Francisco Giants in June 1995. He also played one season in the CPBL in 1997, and...
(called up, but never played in a major league game) - Mike ChristopherMike ChristopherMichael Wayne Christopher is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of East Carolina University....
- Alan CockrellAlan CockrellAtlee Alan Cockrell is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. Cockrell is an alumnus of Joplin, MO's now-closed Parkwood High School where he was a standout on their championship football, baseball, and basketball teams, and the University of Tennessee, where he was an all-American...
- Joe Crawford
- Brad Dandridge
- Brian DaubachBrian DaubachBrian Michael Daubach is a retired Major League Baseball player and current minor league baseball manager. During his playing career Daubach served as a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter...
- Brendan DonnellyBrendan DonnellyBrendan Kevin Donnelly is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.-Career:Donnelly was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 1992 amateur draft...
- Angel EchevarriaAngel EchevarriaAngel Santos Echevarria is a retired American professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1996-2002. He also played in the Japanese Pacific League, from 2003-2004.-Biography:...
- Charles GipsonCharles GipsonCharles Wells Gipson Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , and Houston Astros ....
- Brian GivensBrian GivensBrian Allen Givens is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for two years—1995 and 1996—for the Milwaukee Brewers....
- Scarborough GreenScarborough GreenBertrum Scarborough Green is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 10th round of the 1992 MLB amateur draft, Green made his Major League Baseball debut with the St...
- Jeff GrotewoldJeff GrotewoldJeffrey Scott Grotewold is a former Major League Baseball player who played for two seasons. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies for 72 games, primarily as a pinch hitter, during the 1992 Philadelphia Phillies season...
- Jason HardtkeJason HardtkeJason Robert Hardtke is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 3rd round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft, Hardtke made his major league debut debut with the New York Mets on September 8, , and appear in his final game on July 13, .He also...
- Pep HarrisPep HarrisHernando Petrocelli "Pep" Harris is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Harris played for the California/Anaheim Angels from 1996 to 1998.-Baseball career:...
- Matt HergesMatt HergesMatthew Tyler Herges is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.Herges is an alumnus of Illinois State University and is the brother-in-law of former Major League Baseball player Todd Hollandsworth....
- Matt HowardMatt HowardMatthew Christopher Howard is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman. He played during one season at the major league level for the New York Yankees. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 34th round of the amateur draft out of Pepperdine University...
- Chris LathamChris Latham (baseball player)Christopher Joseph Latham is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He is a switch hitter who is 6'0" tall, weighs 195 pounds, and throws right-handed.-Baseball career:...
- Cory LidleCory LidleCory Fulton Lidle was an Americanright-handed baseball pitcher who spent nine seasons in the major leagues with seven different teams. His twin brother Kevin Lidle also played baseball, as a catcher for several minor league teams...
- Kerry LigtenbergKerry LigtenbergKerry Dale Ligtenberg is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.After attending the University of Minnesota in 1994, Ligtenberg signed with the Minneapolis Loons of the independent North Central League. He made 19 starts with them , allowing 103 hits and 44 walks for an ERA of 3.31. He struck out 94...
- Rich LoiselleRich LoiselleRichard Frank Loiselle , is a retired professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1996-2001. He was a pitcher over parts of six seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates....
- Eric LudwickEric LudwickEric David Ludwick is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He played for the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Florida Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays...
- Ron MahayRon MahayRonald Matthew Mahay is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins....
- Tom Martin
- Dan MastellerDan MastellerDan Patrick Masteller is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played one season in the majors for the Minnesota Twins in .Originally drafted by the Twins in the 11th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft, Masteller played in their organization until June, 1995, when he made his...
- Jamie McAndrewJamie McAndrewJames Brian "Jamie" McAndrew is a former American college and professional baseball player who was a pitcher for parts of two Major League Baseball seasons...
- Walt McKeelWalt McKeelWalter Thomas McKeel is a former professional baseball player. He played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1996 and 2002, for the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies , primarily as a catcher...
- Frank MenechinoFrank MenechinoFrank Menechino is a former Major League Baseball infielder, who played in the majors from -. He played baseball at Susan E. Wagner High School in New York. He played college baseball at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida, before transferring to the University of Alabama...
- Lou MerloniLou MerloniLouis William "Lou" Merloni is an American radio personality and a former Major League Baseball player. Merloni was scouted by hall of fame scout 'Buzz' Bowers, and played for his hometown Boston Red Sox from -...
- Kevin MillarKevin MillarKevin Charles Millar is an American former professional baseball first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and New England Sports Network. Millar played college baseball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he continues to reside in the off-season. Millar is the nephew of former...
- Damian MillerDamian MillerDamian Donald Miller is a former Major League Baseball catcher who last played for the Milwaukee Brewers.-High school years:...
- Eddie OropesaEddie OropesaEdilberto Oropesa is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four seasons. He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2002 to 2003, and the San Diego Padres in 2004...
- Keith OsikKeith OsikKeith Richard Osik , is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played in the major leagues from -. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Nationals. He was drafted in the 24th round of the MLB Draft. His brother was also a professional...
- Bronswell PatrickBronswell PatrickBronswell Dante Patrick is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He also played in various international leagues....
- Dale PolleyDale PolleyEzra Dale Polley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed....
- Alex RamirezAlex RamírezAlexander Ramón Ramírez is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- Ron RightnowarRon RightnowarRonald Gene Rightnowar is a former major league baseball player who played for one year—1995—for the Milwaukee Brewers....
- Mandy RomeroMandy RomeroArmando "Mandy" Romero is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the MLB amateur draft, Romero would make his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres on July 15, , and appear in his final game during the .Romero is noted for his...
- Wayne RosenthalWayne RosenthalWayne Scott Rosenthal is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and coach.- Early life :Rosenthal, who is Jewish, was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended South Shore High School, where he played for the basketball team and the 1982 New York City champion baseball team that was 31–1. He then...
- Pete Rose, Jr.
- Chuck SmithChuck Smith (baseball)Charles Edward Smith is the current mayor of Woodmere, Ohio and a former Major League Baseball player. He attended John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio and later Indiana State University...
- Greg Smith
- Shane SpencerShane SpencerMichael Shane Spencer is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. In Major League Baseball, he played a total of 538 games for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and New York Mets, compiling 438 hits, 59 home runs, and 242 RBI...
- Joe StrongJoe StrongJoseph Benjamin Strong is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Florida Marlins from to ....
- Pedro Swann
- Jeff TamJeff TamJeffrey Eugene Tam is a former right-handed relief pitcher who pitched in the major leagues from 1998 to 2003.-Early years and college career:...
- Brian TollbergBrian TollbergBrian Tollberg , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He played for the San Diego Padres....
- Chris Tracy
- Chris TrubyChris TrubyChristopher John Truby is a third baseman who played some of his career in Major League Baseball, though most of his time was spent in various teams' minor league systems....
- Doug Vanderweele
- Jamie WalkerJamie WalkerJames Ross "Jamie the Cat" Walker is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles....
Had MLB experience before strike
- Shawn AbnerShawn AbnerShawn Wesley Abner is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from to . He is best known for being chosen first in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft, although he would go on to have a marginal career....
- Jay AldrichJay AldrichJay Robert Aldrich, former professional baseball player, was born on April 14, 1961 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles. He first played in the MLB on June 5, 1987 and last played on April 26, 1990. He attended Montclair State University.-External...
- Bob AyraultBob AyraultRobert Cunningham Ayrault is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas....
- Pedro BorbonPedro BorbónSpudro spärde Von Dolan is a former pitcher. He played Major League Baseball for 12 seasons for four teams, including 10 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds , playing on two World Series winning teams...
- Dennis "Oil Can" BoydOil Can BoydDennis Ray "Oil Can" Boyd is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Boyd played for the Boston Red Sox , Montreal Expos , and Texas Rangers .He batted and threw right-handed....
- Guillermo HernandezWillie HernándezGuillermo "Willie" Hernández Villanueva is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , and the Detroit Tigers . He threw and batted left-handed.-Career:...
- Kevin HickeyKevin HickeyKevin John Hickey , is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, between and . for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles....
- Stan JeffersonStan JeffersonStanley Jefferson is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds from to ....
- Brent KnackertBrent KnackertBrent Bradley Knackert is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox...
- Terry LeeTerry LeeFor the English footballer of the same name see Terry Lee Terry James Lee is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds. He was signed by the Reds as an amateur free agent in...
- Lonnie MaclinLonnie MaclinLonnie Lee Maclin was a Major League Baseball left-fielder. Maclin played for the St. Louis Cardinals in the season. In 12 career games, Maclin had 1 hit, in 13 at-bats. He batted and threw left-handed....
- Rob MallicoatRob MallicoatRobbin Dale Mallicoat is a former Major League Baseball left-handed reliever who played professional baseball from 1985 through 1995...
- Greg Mathews
- Craig McMurtryCraig McMurtryJoe Craig McMurtry was a Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers and Houston Astros . He is currently Baseball coach at Temple College....
- José Mota
- Ken OberkfellKen OberkfellKenneth Raymond Oberkfell is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman and ex-coach for the New York Mets. He played from 1977-1992 for six different teams. Oberkfell primarily played third base but was also known to play second base and both corner outfield positions...
- Junior OrtizJunior OrtizAdalberto "Junior" Ortiz Colón , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of thirteen seasons in the majors from 1982-94. He was a member of the 1991 World Champion Minnesota Twins....
- Dave PavlasDave PavlasDavid Lee Pavlas is a former baseball pitcher who was born in Frankfurt, West Germany. He attended Rice University.Pavlas was a 6'7", 180 pound pitcher. He was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1984. A right-handed pitcher, he did exceptionally well in his first professional...
- Pat PerryPat PerryWilliam Patrick Perry was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1985-1990 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.-External links:...
- Lenny RandleLenny RandleLeonard Shenoff Randle is a former Major League Baseball player. He was the first-round pick of the Washington Senators in the secondary phase of the June 1970 Major League Baseball Draft, tenth overall.-Early years:...
- Rick Reed
- Jeff Schulz
- Nelson SimmonsNelson SimmonsNelson Bernard Simmons is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles. He was drafted by the Tigers in the 2nd round of the 1981 amateur draft...
- Doug SiskDoug SiskDouglas Randall Sisk , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues as a relief pitcher from 1982–1988 and 1990-1991. His primary pitch was a sinker that was difficult for batters to drive in the air...
- Joe SlusarskiJoe SlusarskiJoseph Andrew Slusarski was a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves ....
- Ray SoffRay SoffRaymond John "Ray" Soff is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Soff played for the St. Louis Cardinals in and .-External links:*...
- Bob StoddardBob StoddardRobert Lyle Stoddard is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals. Stoddard attended Fresno State University and he threw and batted right-handed.Stoddard, who was 6'1" and 200 pounds, was drafted four times...
- Lou ThorntonLou ThorntonLouis Thornton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and pinch runner. He played parts of five seasons in the major leagues between and .-Sources:...
- Dave Von OhlenDave Von OhlenDavid Von Ohlen is a former professional baseball pitcher. Von Ohlen pitched in all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1983 through 1987. He appeared in 181 major league games, all in relief....
- Dana WilliamsDana WilliamsDana Lamont Williams is a former backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season...
- Eric YeldingEric YeldingEric Girard Yelding , is a former Major League baseball player who was with the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs from -...