List of players from Panama in Major League Baseball
Encyclopedia
This is an alphabetical list of 46 baseball players from Panama
who played in Major League Baseball
between 1955
and 2008
. The first Panamanian ever to appear in the Majors was Humberto Robinson
.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
who played in Major League Baseball
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...
between 1955
1955 in sports
-American football:* NFL Championship – Cleveland Browns won 38-14 over the Los Angeles Rams* Oklahoma Sooners - college football champions.-England:* First Division - Chelsea win the 1954-55 title.* FA Cup - Newcastle United beat Manchester City 3-1....
and 2008
2008 in sports
2008 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-American football:* Louisiana State University Tigers defeat The Ohio State University Buckeyes 38-24 in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game, thus becoming the first two-time BCS National Champions, and the first BCS titlists with two...
. The first Panamanian ever to appear in the Majors was Humberto Robinson
Humberto Robinson
Humberto Valentino Robinson was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Milwaukee Braves , Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies . Listed at 6' 1", 155 lb., Robinson batted and threw right-handed...
.
Current
- Manny AcostaManny AcostaManuel Alcides "Manny" Acosta Molina is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
- Angel ChávezÁngel ChávezÁngel Aristedes Chávez is a Panamanian professional baseball infielder with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut as an infielder with a late-season call up in for the San Francisco Giants...
- Bruce ChenBruce ChenBruce Kastulo Chen is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Background:...
- Manny Corpas
- Einar DíazEinar DiazEinar Antonio Díaz is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Díaz was called up in by the Cleveland Indians to back up then-starting catcher Sandy Alomar, Jr. He played sparingly from 1996-, and in he got his first starting job with the Indians due to an injury to Alomar...
- Carlos LeeCarlos LeeCarlos Noriel Lee is a first basemen in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed....
- José MacíasJosé MacíasJosé Prado Macías Salazar is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays for the Piratas de Campeche in the Mexican League...
- Mariano RiveraMariano RiveraMariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
- Davis RomeroDavis RomeroDavis Javier Romero is a pitcher who is currently a free agent.Davis made his Major League debut on August 18, 2006 against the Baltimore Orioles, pitching 2.2 innings, allowing one hit, no runs, no walks, and getting two strikeouts...
- Carlos RuizCarlos Ruiz (baseball player)Carlos Joaquín Ruiz , nicknamed Chooch, is the starting catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.-Minor leagues:In , Ruiz spent his entire season with the Double-A Reading Phillies, where his 17 home runs were second among catchers in the Eastern League. He also had a season-best 10-game hitting...
- Olmedo SáenzOlmedo SáenzOlmedo Sáenz Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player. Though primarily a pinch hitter, he occasionally played first base or third base.-Chicago White Sox:...
- Rubén TejadaRuben TejadaRubén Darío Tejada is a Panamanian professional baseball player. He played second base and shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball for most of the first half of the 2010 season....
Former
- Ed AcostaEd AcostaEduardo Elixbet Acosta is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He signed by the Houston Astros Before 1967 season and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1970 and the San Diego Padres from 1971 to 1972.-External links:...
- Manuel BarriosManuel BarriosManuel Antonio Barrios was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Florida Marlins. He pitched in 5 games during the 1997 & 1998 seasons.-External links:...
- Juan BerenguerJuan BerenguerJuan Bautista Berenguer was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and other teams. He had a career record of 67 wins and 62 losses. A mean-looking, husky Panamanian with long hair and a mustache, he was called "Pancho Villa" by his...
- Enrique BurgosEnrique BurgosEnrique Burgos Calles was a professional baseball pitcher. From 1993 to 1995, he played for the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants. He was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as an amateur free agent in 1983 and was involved in a trade for Brent Cookson in 1995.-Sources:...
- Rod CarewRod CarewRodney Cline "Rod" Carew is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, second baseman and coach. He played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels and was elected to the All-Star game every season except his last. In 1991, Carew was inducted into the National...
- Ossie ChavarriaOssie ChavarriaOsvaldo Chavarria is a former Major League Baseball player. When he made his major league debut with the Kansas City Athletics on April 14, , he became the thirteenth Panamanian born baseball player to make it to the majors.-Career:Chavarria lied about his age, claiming to have been born in when...
- Webbo ClarkeWebbo ClarkeVibert Ernesto Clarke was a professional baseball player who played 1 season for the Washington Senators of Major League Baseball.-References:...
- Roger DeagoRoger DeagoRoger I. Villarreal Deago is a baseball player who last played professionally in 2008. He played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres in 2003, and has also played in numerous international baseball events as well.-Professional baseball:Deago was signed as an amateur free agent by the...
- Mike EdenMike Eden (baseball)Edward Michael Eden is a former backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at short stop and second base for two different teams in the and seasons...
- Gil GarridoGil GarridoGil Gonzalo Garrido is a former backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for two different teams between the and seasons. Listed at , , Garrido batted and threw right-handed...
- Bill HaywoodBill Haywood (baseball)William Kiernan Haywood is an American former pitcher, coach, manager and farm system official in professional baseball, and a longtime coach in college baseball...
- Tom E. HughesTom E. HughesThomas Edward Hughes is a retired professional baseball player who played 1 season for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball.-References:...
- Roberto KellyRoberto KellyRoberto Conrado Kelly is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball and is currently the first base coach for the San Francisco Giants. He previously managed the Giants' single-A team, the Augusta GreenJackets. Kelly played for several major league clubs...
- Allan LewisAllan LewisFor the rugby players see Allan Lewis Allan Sydney Lewis is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and pinch runner over parts of 6 seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. Lewis was a member of the 1972 and 1973 World Series champion Athletics...
- Héctor LópezHéctor LópezHéctor Headley López Swainson is a former left fielder and third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees from to...
- Carlos MaldonadoCarlos Maldonado (pitcher)Carlos César Maldonado Delgado was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Sources:...
- Rafael MedinaRafael Medina (baseball)Rafael Eduardo Medina is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Florida Marlins from 1998 to 1999. He also has played for the Panama national baseball team....
- Ramiro MendozaRamiro MendozaRamiro Mendoza , nicknamed "El Brujo" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Mendoza played with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed. Although Mendoza made 62 starts in his major league career, he was primarily known as a middle relief pitcher...
- Orlando MillerOrlando MillerOrlando Miller Salmon , is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop from 1994-97.Orlando Miller got his pro career started in the minor leagues in 1991...
- Omar MorenoOmar MorenoOmar Renan Moreno Quintero was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975 to 1986. He was best known for his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter on their 1979 World Series-winning team.Moreno made his first appearance with the Pirates in...
- Julio MosqueraJulio MosqueraJulio Alberto Mosquera Cervantes is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers ....
- Ivan MurrellIvan MurrellIvan Augustus Murrell Peters was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Houston Colt .45's & Astros , San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves . A native of Almirante, Panama, Murrell batted and threw right-handed...
- Sherman ObandoSherman ObandoSherman Omar Obando Gainor is a former major league baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles and Montreal Expos. His main position was outfield, but often played as a first baseman or designated hitter...
- Ben OglivieBen OglivieBenjamin Ambrosio Oglivie Palmer is a former Major League Baseball left fielder for the Boston Red Sox , Detroit Tigers , and the Milwaukee Brewers . He also played two seasons in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes...
- Adolfo PhillipsAdolfo PhillipsAdolfo Emilio Phillips López , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1964-1972. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and Cleveland Indians. On June 11, 1967, he hit three home runs in one game.-External links:...
- Bobby PrescottBobby PrescottGeorge Bertrand "Bobby" Prescott is a former professional baseball player, an outfielder, first baseman and third baseman who had a 19-year career, from 1952–1970, in North American minor league baseball and a brief trial with the Kansas City Athletics of the Major Leagues...
- Fernando RamseyFernando RamseyFernando David Ramsey Ramsey is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 33rd round of the amateur draft...
- Rubén RiveraRuben RiveraRubén Rivera Moreno is a professional baseball player, who is currently an outfielder for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He played Major League Baseball for five different teams, from to...
- Dave RobertsDave Roberts (first baseman)David Leonard Roberts is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played 22 seasons of professional baseball. Of all professional baseball players whose careers began in 1952 only Hank Aaron had a longer career.-Minor leagues:...
- Humberto RobinsonHumberto RobinsonHumberto Valentino Robinson was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Milwaukee Braves , Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies . Listed at 6' 1", 155 lb., Robinson batted and threw right-handed...
- Chico SalmonChico SalmonRuthford Eduardo "Chico" Salmon was a Panamanian Major League Baseball utility player. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles...
- Manny SanguillenManny SanguillenManuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or "Sangy" , is a former professional baseball player who was a catcher in the Major Leagues. He was named to the All-Star team three times, in , , and . He played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but also for the Oakland...
- Pat ScantleburyPat ScantleburyPatricio Athelstan Scantlebury was a professional baseball player who played 1 season for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball, but was mostly known for his time in the Negro leagues when he was considered Panama's first Professional baseball star on foreign soil...
- Fernando SeguignolFernando SeguignolFernando Alfredo Seguignol is a Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who is currently a free agent. In 2010 he played for the Orix Buffaloes in the Japanese Pacific League, where he had previously played in 2002, After playing for the Newark Bears...
- Rennie StennettRennie StennettRenaldo Antonio Stennett Porte , is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. Stennett played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants . He batted and threw right-handed...
- Ray Webster
- Julio ZuletaJulio ZuletaJulio Zuleta Tapia is a professional baseball player, most recently for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Pacific League. He graduated from the Colegio Javier in Panama City and speaks five languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, English and Japanese...