A: Bill Abare to Oscar Azocar: Baseball Profiles

Players A to Z: Don Aase to Oscar Azocar
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 - Don Aase used his physical ability to see 13 ML seasons, 9/18/25

 - Bill Abare got big hit at Dunedin, saw three pro seasons, 10/31/13

 - Glenn Abbott saw bigs over decade, later turned coach, 7/27/14

 - Kurt Abbott's first ML hit went for homer, saw 9 seasons, 3/22/15

 - Kyle Abbott saw time in four major league seasons, Japan, 10/4/17

 - Paul Abbott returned from injuries, made 11 ML seasons, 5/23/11

 - Terry Abbott pitched, then coached, scouted, instructed, 11/12/12

 - Keiji Abe believed importance of learning US baseball, 12/19/13

 - Frankie Abreu saw seven pro seasons, briefly made AAA, 1/30/19

 - Odie Abril found pitching in Legion, took to 7 seasons, 3/17/23

 - Clemente Acosta pitched in 7 pro seasons, made AA in 3, 5/27/11

 - Manny Acta became trusted voice as majors coach, manager, 2/29/24

 - Rick Adair played, later made majors as pitching coach, 1/15/11

 - Dave Adam hit his spots over eight pro seasons, made AA, 10/16/17

 - Brian Adams set records in college, saw two pro seasons, 12/16/12

 - Dave Adams worked to keep batters off stride in 4 seasons, 9/26/22

 - Dave Adams worked to step up over three pro seasons, 10/19/22

 - Gary Adams played three pro seasons, made single-A, 12/26/13

 - Morgan Adams had slow HS game start, made 13 pro outings, 1/18/17

 - Steve Adams had bad inning in 1990 game, saw six seasons, 7/10/14

 - Joel Adamson proved himself over 3 major league seasons, 7/25/17

 - Jim Adduci got majors chances over four seasons, three clubs, 9/17/12

 - Steve Adkins' major league career spanned five games, 7/25/11

 - Troy Afenir did well enough for bigs, saw four seasons, 5/1/12

 - David Agado threw college no-hitter, saw two pro seasons, 2/8/15

 - Sal Agostinelli saw 10 seasons, AAA, later scouted, more, 5/26/11

 - Luis Aguayo saw decade in majors as player, later coached, 5/13/18

 - Brian Ahern broke bat in college, saw 7 pro seasons, AAA, 6/4/12

 - Kelly Ahrens played two pro seasons, then chose family, 1/20/15

 - Tom Akins announced for Indianapolis, collected, drummed, 5/28/24

 - Gibson Alba made the majors, career spanned three games, 2/6/12

 - Hector Alberro tried pitching comeback, then came injury, 10/15/24

 - Pete Alborano hit grand slam with Eugene; Played 7 seasons, 3/7/13

 - Eric Albright worked to play every day over four pro seasons, 8/19/21

 - Francisco Alcantara proved workhorse over two pro seasons, 4/5/20

 - Jimmy Alder crushed it at Fayetteville, made AA with Tigers, 10/22/16

 - Scott Aldred returned from injury to continue bigs career, 4/11/10

 - Rich Aldrete played 9 seasons, then owned baseball academy, 4/6/16

 - Jay Aldrich saw 3 majors seasons, fell into numbers game, 6/6/10

 - Tom Aldrich saw three pro seasons, made AAA with Tigers, 10/11/13

 - Paul Alegre used karate in high school to make pros, 11/26/13

 - Chris Alesio went to college near home, played pro season, 2/18/17

 - Dave Alexander impressed as walk-on, saw two pro seasons, 3/28/22

 - Don Alexander coached in minors with Astros, Padres, others, 1/16/16

 - Gary Alexander turned high school coach after 7 pro seasons, 9/26/14

 - Gerald Alexander threw perfect inning with Rangers, 10/6/14

 - Manny Alexander stayed ready over 11 majors seasons, 2/12/16

 - Maximo Aleys saw three pro seasons, high-A San Jose, 1/29/15

 - Jesus Alfaro saw 17 seasons, became El Paso's most popular, 1/23/19

 - Tom Alfredson tended to press over 8 pro seasons, made AA, 6/3/13

 - Edwin Alicea started high, then moved down, topped at AAA, 5/22/23

 - Luis Alicea played well enough for 13 major league seasons, 9/10/17

 - All Star Sports in Stockton sold souvenirs, baseball cards, 12/28/16

 - Karl Allaire became journeyman over 9 minors seasons, 9/3/11

 - Brian Allard saw three major league seasons, then coached, 2/24/13

 - Chad Allen knew importance of school, saw four pro seasons, 8/16/23

 - Dave Allen won statewide HS honor, played 7 pro seasons, 1/20/16

 - Harold Allen used his work habits to make AAA with Astros, 7/3/16

 - Neil Allen found majors success as closer, later as starter, 5/24/12

 - Rick Allen played 6 seasons, made AA with Reds, Twins, 11/17/12

 - Steve Allen looked to be consistent, healthy. Made AAA, 1/1/16

 - Tracy Allen returned from surgery to pros, made Red Sox AA, 4/25/22

 - Gary Allenson played in majors, knew later manager role, 3/13/23

 - Isaac Alleyne helped in streak, made AA with Cardinals, 2/6/19

 - Dana Allison made bigs with Athletics for 11 appearances, 2/22/14

 - Jamie Allison found his draft call greatest thing in world, 8/1/22

 - Tom Allison saw playing time as basis for career as scout, 6/13/21

 - Beau Allred saw parts of 3 majors seasons with Indians, 12/29/11

 - Felipe Alou enjoyed himself as both majors player, manager, 12/27/20

 - Moises Alou knew body English in 17 major league seasons, 2/15/12

 - John Alva played seven pro seasons, made AAA in two, 4/27/10

 - Chris Alvarez played 9 seasons, hit AAA with Yankees, Tigers, 10/13/13

 - Clemente Alvarez finally made the majors after 14 seasons, 1/14/22

 - Dave Alvarez provided punch at Elmira, saw 3 pro seasons, 6/25/21

 - Javier Alvarez saw two pro seasons with Royals at Eugene, 9/22/18

 - Joe Alvarez played, coached for four decades, in Korea, too, 2/26/22

 - Jorge Alvarez loved baseball, played 17 seasons, coached, 2/23/22

 - Mike Alvarez turned from pitching to long career as coach, 12/28/23

 - Wilson Alvarez saw 14 majors seasons, became All Star, 3/14/12

 - Brant Alyea went from Nicaragua to six seasons in pros, 12/18/15

 - Rich Amaral made majors for decade with Mariners, Orioles, 5/3/12

 - Ruben Amaro, Jr. saw major leaguers as Phillies player, GM, 10/3/17

 - Ruben Amaro, Sr. improved as player, coach, passed in 2017, 10/27/16

 - Willie Ambos saw 4 seasons, 3 memorable with Salt Lake, 1/11/25

 - Ciro Ambrosio played 2 seasons, became high school coach, 9/16/13

 - Mike Anaya didn't think he'd turn pro, then he did with Mets, 3/12/17

 - Chad Anderson played four seasons in Phillies system, 2/18/15

 - Matt Anderson couldn't wait to turn pro, saw six seasons, 10/8/11

 - Mike Anderson made 3 major league appearances with Reds, 11/19/12

 - Rick Anderson made bigs in ninth season, later coached, 10/8/14

 - Scott Anderson saw bigs 3 times, years and worlds apart, 7/12/12

 - Dan Andrews remembered his old college as pro, with donation, 5/28/20

 - Jeff Andrews saw best coaching part as seeing pitchers learn, 12/20/15

 - Joe Andrzejewski pitched in four pro seasons, made single-A, 6/23/17

 - Juan Andujar showed defensive strength over 6 pro seasons, 5/27/17

 - Jose Anglero made AAA early, saw six seasons, missed bigs, 1/28/24

 - Don Angotti played four seasons, then became a teacher, 3/23/24

 - Willie Ansley impressed scouts enough for 7th overall pick, 5/10/11

 - Eric Anthony worked to be consistent over 9 majors seasons, 2/7/21

 - Felix Antigua hit consistently at Augusta; Saw four seasons, 4/3/13

 - Bob Apodaca showed patience as majors player, coach, 8/9/19

 - Ozzie Apolinario helped fuel GCL win; Saw four pro seasons, 1/25/14

 - Rick Aponte played in minors, coached in bigs with Nationals, 9/20/13

 - Kurt Archer chose baseball, then made AAA in pros, 6/22/20

 - Dan Archibald helped college to win, saw three pro seasons, 12/13/13

 - Steve Archibald served in New Britain Red Sox front office, 4/10/16

 - Johnny Ard played 7 pro seasons, but injuries limited career, 6/26/11

 - Rich Arena coached in minors, and at Tampa Catholic, 1/9/15

 - Sammy Arena started as clubhouse manager, became GM, 12/26/22

 - Fernando Arguelles won college title; Saw 4 pro seasons, 11/3/14

 - Alex Arias got his ring with the Marlins, saw 11 ML seasons, 2/10/21

 - German Arias came from Dominican Republic, but didn't play, 2/24/15

 - Jose Arias saw 3 pro seasons with Cardinals, made single-A, 6/4/15

 - Tony Ariola played in Alaska, four pro seasons, made AAA, 2/21/11

 - Mark Arland looked at positives as pro, played 4 seasons, 2/14/14

 - Marcos Armas made majors with Athletics for 15 games, 5/1/16
 - Larry Arndt made majors in 1989 with Athletics, saw 2 games, 6/9/12
 - Mike Arner hit his spots, made AAA with Rangers, 1/25/11

 - Scott Arnold made majors with Cardinals, saw 6 games, 9/19/10
 - Tony Arnold advanced to see two majors seasons with Orioles, 11/19/17
 - Brad Arnsberg saw bigs over 6 seasons, turned ML coach, 8/24/10

 - Joe Arrendondo had good at bats, saw two pro seasons, 6/15/21
 - Roberto Arredondo played four pro seasons, made high-A, 7/25/14

 - Carlos Arroyo played, then turned Phillies minors coach, 6/20/13
 - Scott Arvesen felt really good in 1990 outing, saw 4 seasons, 4/14/13

 - Itsuki Asai played in minors, had long career in Japan, 12/22/13

 - Mattie Asencio joined Wausau Dominicans, saw 2 seasons, 7/1/21

 - Andy Ashby's big league career spanned 14 seasons, 6/5/10

 - Billy Ashley made 7 majors seasons with Dodgers, Red Sox, 9/28/20
 - Shon Ashley took his chance to 8 seasons, AAA with Expos, 1/18/19
 - Mike Aspray saw four pro seasons, made high-A with Twins, 2/21/13

 - Pedro Astacio opened eyes with Dodgers, saw 15 ML seasons, 11/19/17
 - Buck Atwater saw perfect high school record, 3 seasons, 12/28/13

 - Derek Aucoin became first Montrealer to play for Expos. 12/7/19
 - Rich Aude worked on consistency over 11 seasons, 3 in bigs, 8/30/10

 - Don August enjoyed early majors win, saw four bigs seasons, 10/22/12

 - Sam August saw 8 pro seasons, then returned to surfing, 4/7/25
 - Doug Ault made 1st Blue Jays roster, managed in minors, 8/21/13
 - Joe Ausanio saw bigs with Yankees, 41 games in 2 seasons, 7/9/14

 - Brad Ausmus played 18 majors seasons, then turned manager, 12/14/22

 - Jim Austin did the job for Brewers over three majors seasons, 1/21/19
 - Pat Austin worked to improve defense; Saw six pro seasons, 5/30/10

 - Steve Avent hit game winner in college, played 3 pro seasons, 1/10/18
 - Jim Averill kept Everett Giants fans happy as The Walker, 1/5/16

 - Joe Aversa played multiple positions over 8 pro seasons, 10/12/24
 - Steve Avery had success in five postseasons with Braves, 8/18/11
 - Dustin Avila had fun as a San Bernardino Spirit bat boy, 4/27/24

 - Ramon Aviles made majors as player, turned minors manager, 9/13/14
 - Bobby Ayala saw 8 ML seasons with Reds, Mariners, others, 11/26/12
 - Bobby Aylmer closed games for Fordham, played 2 seasons, 9/16/13

 - Jim Aylward saw 7 seasons, two in Taiwan with Wei Chuan, 4/7/15

 - Lenny Ayres played 3 seasons, later worked with kids at Y, 1/30/13

 - Sam Ayoub, Richmond's longtime trainer, called nicest, 11/10/11
 - Bob Ayrault made bigs over 2 seasons with Phillies, Mariners, 9/9/10

 - Oscar Azocar saw 3 majors seasons, free-swinger reputation, 6/17/10