B: Bryan Baar to James Byrd, 1990 Minor League Players

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 - Bryan Baar returned from slump to make AAA over four seasons, 9/20/20

 - LaRue Baber fulfilled dream to play as pro, saw five seasons, 6/15/20
 - Bob Badacour made all-conference college team, 1 pro season, 2/26/15
 - Francisco Baez had sterling night at Eugene, saw 5 seasons, 5/11/14
 - Kevin Baez showed guts enough to see bigs over three seasons, 6/26/19
 - Bob Bafia hit well in AA game; Played 7 seasons, made AAA, 8/6/10
 - Jeff Bagwell put up good numbers at New Britain and in bigs, 1/7/12
 - Buddy Bailey worked on title teams through managing career, 4/18/15

 - Lash Bailey hit over 2 seasons, then suffered double vision, 7/16/23
 - Mark Bailey stayed calm over 7 majors seasons, later coached, 6/10/11

 - Rob Bailey followed father into pros; Played six seasons, 4/14/18
 - Roy Bailey enjoyed game over 4 pro seasons, as youth coach, 2/13/17
 - Bob Bailor played long time, returned to majors as coach, 3/13/12
 - Doug Baker helped Detroit in 1984 as fill-in, saw 7 seasons, 11/27/10
 - Ernie Baker played four minor seasons, then hit numbers game, 6/14/15
 - John Y. Butler became Peoria GM 3 years from AAA internship, 11/3/19
 - Sam Baker played 3 pro seasons with Indians, made single-A, 3/16/15

 - Rick Balabon made first round, AAA, 7/24/23
 - Jeff Baldwin played harder, saw 7 majors games with Astros, 10/6/12
 - Kirk Baldwin won in first pro outing, saw 2 seasons overall, 5/8/14

 - Tony Baldwin took opportunity of lifetime to 4 pro seasons, 1/19/14
 - Jeff Ball got first - and only - ML hit in 9th pro season, 1/12/16
 - Jeff Ball played single season in pros, at Boise with Angels, 5/23/16
 - Jay Baller returned from coma to make bigs, saw 6 ML seasons, 3/15/12

 - Bill Ballou had patience, calming effect as minors coach, 4/18/21
 - Darren Balsley used positivity as coach in bigs with Padres, 9/11/13

 - Doyle Balthazar played 9 seasons as catcher, helped pitchers, 8/24/21

 - Willie P. Bananas served as West Palm Beach's mascot, 12/26/20
 - Chris Bando made majors as player, then made bigs as coach, 11/26/15
 - Pat Bangtson saw 5 pro seasons, made AAA with Twins, coached, 12/6/10

 - Jeff Banister came back from HS cancer to make bigs, manage, 7/17/14
 - Lance Banks ate innings at Spokane, saw three pro seasons, 7/29/14
 - Willie Banks called Mom after bigs call, saw 9 ML seasons, 10/24/12
 - Doug Banning played seven seasons, one in Mexico; Made AAA, 8/14/17
 - Scott Banton saw 3 pro seasons with Cardinals, made single-A, 6/24/15

 - Dan Barbara made AA in 3 seasons, later entered bar business, 7/28/23
 - Bret Barberie saw 6 major league seasons with Expos, others, 4/10/14
 - Scott Barczi defended well at Harrisburg, saw 4 pro seasons, 7/17/14
 - John Barfield relieved, started, in bigs over three seasons, 5/13/12
 - Brian Bark broke through with Red Sox for 3 ML games in 1995, 8/24/15

 - Tim Barker played decade in minors, got traded for Wallach, 9/11/20
 - Andy Barlow had brief pro stint, long run as college coach, 12/27/19
 - Brian Barnes showed heart over 5 seasons with Expos, others, 3/11/11
 - Skeeter Barnes made bigs over 9 seasons, visualized return, 1/6/11
 - Mike Barnett made majors as coach with Blue Jays, others, 4/1/17
 - Jeff Barns played multiple positions at AA, saw 8 seasons, 9/17/17

 - Rich Barnwell felt comfortable enough to see 7 pro seasons, 4/4/21

 - Jimmy Barragan moved on after CWS loss, saw 4 pro seasons, 9/28/21

 - Efrain Barreiro went from Puerto Rico to pros, saw 2 seasons, 1/10/16

 - Tony Barron got chance with Expos, Phillies over two seasons, 3/14/22

 - Jeff Barry succeeded in 1999 game, saw 3 ML seasons, Japan, 12/10/19
 - Jeff Barton started career cross-country, saw 2 pro seasons, 7/20/14
 - Shawn Barton achieved lifelong dream in bigs, saw 3 seasons, 3/8/11

 - Shawn Barton played 9 pro seasons, realized how lucky he was, 12/13/20
 - Mike Basso felt good at Spokane, saw 9 pro seasons, made AAA, 2/27/11
 - Steven Bast played 4 seasons, then realized dream, as doctor, 8/27/11
 - San Bernardino Spirit Batboys got to know some famous people, 9/29/15
 - Birmingham Barons Batboys got their own group card, stories, 7/15/19

 - Kingsport Mets Bat Boys Jason Adams, Josh Brickey, Ben Smith, 5/30/22
 - Bill Bates played single season as pro with Braves, 21 games, 11/21/16

 - Billy Bates hit key WS single, six others in two ML seasons, 6/4/22
 - Kevin Batiste made majors, saw career end with 'immaturity', 4/9/15
 - Kim Batiste brought big bat to 1993 NLCS, saw 5 ML seasons, 10/29/12
 - Howard Battle played decade in minors, then ML pennant race, 1/25/17

 - Peter Bauer learned screwball changeup, saw 6 seasons, AA, 2/24/24
 - David Baumann stuck out bad back for win, saw 2 pro seasons, 5/29/20
 - Al Baur made pros after last pledged tryout, saw two seasons, 6/29/13
 - Danny Bautista had cannon for arm, saw bigs over 12 seasons, 9/18/16
 - Hector Bautista played outfield at single-A, saw 3 seasons, 2/2/16
 - Jose Bautista worked on location over 9 major league seasons, 7/29/11

 - Ramon Bautista hit HRs on consecutive nights, saw 6 seasons, 8/30/22

 - Bob Baxter made Candid Camera at Jamestown, saw 8 seasons, 10/4/19

 - Chris Beacom made position move in HS, saw two pro seasons, 2/6/18

 - Mike Beall got out of single-A slump, saw three pro seasons, 1/20/24

 - Bryan Beals created runs in high school, saw 3 pro seasons, 10/16/20

 - Mike Beams kept working over eight seasons, made AA, 3/29/24
 - Billy Bean made headlines in his majors playing days, after, 9/16/10
 - Garrett Beard found minors great experience, saw 7 seasons, 11/22/17

 - Andy Beasley used VMI work ethic to turn pro, saw 4 seasons, 12/25/21
 - Chris Beasley preferred basketball, made majors in baseball, 2/26/11

 - Tony Beasley played 9 minors seasons, made majors as coach, 1/28/23
 - Jim Beauchamp knew hard work made bigs, as player, and coach, 5/27/12
 - Kash Beauchamp realized dream with pro turn, saw long career, 12/19/11

 - Joe Beaulac signed 1st contract by headlight, saw 2 seasons, 4/2/22
 - Brian Beck played over five pro seasons with Padres, Pirates, 7/24/14
 - Rod Beck had that closer mentality over 14 majors seasons, 4/3/16
 - Wynn Beck caught, had left-handed bat, saw five pro seasons, 3/27/15
 - Juan Belbru went on short run at Hamilton, saw four seasons, 2/19/17
 - Kevin Belcher saw 16 big league games, 6/29/11
 - Stan Belinda saw 12 majors seasons, two after MS diagnosis, 9/22/11
 - Buddy Bell saw 18 ML seasons, turned ML manager, official, 7/8/14

 - David Bell got drafted from small college, saw 2 pro seasons, 6/3/17
 - Derek Bell saw 11 ML seasons, then ended with 'shutdown', 4/4/12
 - Eric Bell was nervous in first ML start, saw 6 ML seasons, 9/25/13

 - Juan Bell got more seasoning, then saw bigs over 7 seasons, 3/29/12
 - Mike Bell saw 2 seasons with Braves, then tried to get back, 4/10/15
 - Clay Bellinger spent decade in minors before making bigs, 11/27/11
 - Frank Bellino liked to play every day, saw 8 pro seasons, 9/19/14
 - Esteban Beltre showed pop in practice, saw five ML seasons, 7/1/12
 - Freddie Benavides saw 4 bigs seasons; Later coached, managed, 8/3/17

 - Bill Bene proved inconsistent before 1st-round pick, after, 3/12/22

 - Andy Benes made the Olympics, then bigs over 14 seasons, 11/18/20
 - Christian Benitez played 2 pro seasons, topped out at Wausau, 2/29/16
 - Luis Benitez saw three pro seasons, was part of big trade, 4/29/13

 - Mike Benjamin saw 13 ML seasons, hit well in one stretch, 5/19/11
 - Chris Bennett saw 11 pro seasons, made AAA, winter roster, 4/16/14

 - Erik Bennett used funkiness to make bigs in 2 seasons, coach, 9/4/22
 - Gary Bennett got on ML hot streak in 2006, saw 13 seasons, 2/11/15
 - Jim Bennett saw three pro seasons, then long coaching career, 11/10/14

 - Bruce Bensching started pro career strong, saw three seasons, 11/1/22
 - Nate Benson helped HS as pitcher, hitter, saw 3 pro seasons, 3/16/17

 - Rich Berg played five pro seasons, made AA with Athletics, 12/17/16
 - Rick Berg sat college records, briefly played pro, coached, 2/6/15
 - Mike Berger worked trade in pros as player, team official, 6/1/11

 - Randy Berlin played six pro seasons, two in independent ball, 5/21/17
 - Cesar Bernhardt was early prospect, saw nine minors seasons, 1/22/11
 - Hector Berrios took advice as player, gave it later as coach, 6/25/16
 - Geronimo Berroa got two-game ML record, saw 11 bigs seasons, 7/27/11
 - Ken Berry saw 14 majors seasons as player, hoped for more, 6/4/13
 - Kevin Berry saw two pro seasons with Reds, later coached, 5/4/13
 - Mark Berry stayed with Cincinnati, them made bigs as coach, 2/5/14

 - Sean Berry knew his abilities, made 11 major league seasons, 3/4/13
 - Damon Berryhill had big World Series hit, saw decade in bigs, 11/23/19

 - Dan Berthel made name at Long Beach, 1/8/23

 - Gerry Berthiaume put in long hours with AA Red Sox, loved it, 4/9/16
 - Jayson Best believed in practice as coach, in 7 pro seasons, 10/11/14
 - Marcos Betances threw rookie ball no-hitter, saw 3 seasons, 6/25/15
 - Steve Bethea proved valuable at Spokane, saw six pro seasons, 10/24/15

 - Dave Bettendorf won college award, saw four seasons, made AA, 5/19/13
 - Ed Beuerlein took work ethic to three pro seasons, made AA, 9/23/13
 - Arnie Beyeler made majors after quarter century, as coach, 10/14/13

 - Tom Beyers coached, managed, over three decades in minors, 9/19/20
 - Greg Biagini paid dues, made bigs as coach, passed in 2003, 11/11/11
 - Dave Bialas used his own instincts over four decades in game, 2/5/19

 - Mitch Bibb served as trainer in minors and in high school, 11/5/21 

 - Jim Bibby saw military service, back issues, then made bigs, 2/9/23

 - Cam Biberdorf got team saves record, saw 4 seasons, made AA, 2/14/22
 - Eric Bickhardt took competitiveness to pros, saw 4 seasons, 5/21/14
 - Greg Bicknell won early pro title, played 20 years in minors, 10/19/13

 - Bruce Bielenberg used surprises, quality as Miami Miracle GM, 4/8/22
 - Brad Bierley remained upbeat through 7 seasons, made AAA, 6/10/10

 - Steve Bieser made bigs in 9th season, then distracted Cone, 6/16/13
 - Scott Bigham tried to maximize fun in pros, saw 3 seasons, 10/12/15
 - Dann Bilardello's first majors home run came off Tom Seaver, 6/24/10

 - Jack Billingham got raise, made bigs, gave up Aaron's 714th, 2/9/24
 - Rod Billingsley did his job as minors catcher over 2 seasons, 7/5/14

 - Mick Billmeyer saw 9 minors seasons, bigs as bullpen catcher, 10/2/22

 - Bill Bird helped Pittsfield Mets, played baseball, hockey, 5/14/21
 - David Bird pitched great game in college, saw 4 pro seasons, 4/2/13

 - Mike Birkbeck's role went from ML pitcher to college coach, 1/31/11

 - Brent Bish looked for at-bats, played four seasons, made AA, 10/7/22

 - Scott Bishop played 4 pro seasons, 2 in independent ball, 9/23/20

 - Joe Bitker vowed he'd make the bigs, made it over 2 seasons, 2/1/11
 - Jeff Bittiger showed confidence in bigs, saw four ML seasons, 5/16/11

 - Barry Blackwell got off to strong 1990 start, saw 3 seasons, 11/27/20
 - Eric Blackwell saw 3 seasons in Dodgers system, family team, 12/5/17

 - Teddy Blackwell knew being a minors trainer meant teaching, 8/15/23

 - Tim Blackwell relayed majors experiences as minors manager, 11/12/21

 - Paul Blair played in majors, coached kids in college, pros, 12/20/10
 - Paul Blair knocked in runs in minors, followed dad to pros, 1/20/20
 - Henry Blanco gave 100 percent over 16 seasons, later coached, 5/27/19

 - Lance Bland worked with players, horses, 4/24/24

 - Bob Blankenship saw two pro seasons, one with the Reds, 12/30/17
 - Kevin Blankenship saw 3 ML seasons, became own worst enemy, 6/22/10
 - Daryl Blanks played 3 pro seasons, later coached youth ball, 1/23/14
 - Tony Blasucci won praise upon AA promotion, passed in 2014, 5/31/11
 - Ron Blazier made bigs ahead of schedule, saw two seasons, 7/24/17

 - Greg Blevins had big college day, played two pro seasons, 8/25/20
 - Pete Blohm had good Augusta season, played 7 seasons total, 3/16/13

 - Greg Blosser saw 22 bigs games over 2 seasons, also Japan, 2/26/23 

 - Jim Blueberg proved a late bloomer, saw six pro seasons, 8/11/12
 - Brad Bluestone was trainer in Louisville in pros, college, 2/28/12

 - Rob Blumberg proved strikeout pitcher early, saw 4 seasons, 10/24/13
 - Doug Bochtler showed determination in bigs as player, coach, 12/11/13
 - Bruce Bochy proved highly respected minors, majors manager, 2/2/17

 - Eric Boddie worked to show he could play over 3 pro seasons, 1/28/22

 - Rod Boddie saw 3 seasons, missed on bigs, then became lawyer, 1/29/21

 - Keith Bodie worked to improve each player as minors manager, 11/20/14
 - Tim Bogar knew he'd make the majors, not star, later coached, 8/3/10
 - Helms Bohringer saw 3 seasons then turned high school coach, 11/21/17
 - Ken Bolek taught baseball skills as manager, instructor, 4/20/14
 - Frank Bolick hit five homers in majors, hit more in Japan, 4/29/11

 - Rod Bolton didn't dwell, saw bigs over 2 seasons, Japan, 4/29/21
 - Tom Bolton pitched well in Tigers start, saw 8 bigs seasons, 11/8/13
 - Brian Boltz learned new grip in college, saw 3 pro seasons, 4/6/15
 - Marc Bombard pitched in minors, took role as minors manager, 7/15/14
 - Daven Bond saw seven pro seasons, then turned softball coach, 7/4/16

 - Ricky Bones used luck, opportunity over 11 majors seasons, 3/28/20

 - George Bonilla made college record book, saw 6 pro seasons, 1/26/12
 - Eddie Bonine was a baseball guy over long career in game, 12/23/13
 - Jeffry Bonner hit well in long Clinton game, saw 3 seasons, 1/20/15
 - Eric Booker saw five pro seasons, made AA with Athletics, 3/21/14

 - Greg Booker saw eight majors seasons, seven with Padres, 7/29/10
 - Danny Boone saw 3 ML seasons, his 3rd 8 years after his 2nd, 4/18/10

 - John Boothby started in Australia, released in minors stunt, 6/18/21
 - Pedro Borbon establish himself in bigs, returned from injury, 1/17/14

 - Mark Borcherding showed potential in college, saw 5 seasons, 2/12/14
 - Shane Borchert started in Montana, became minors trainer, 6/4/16
 - Rich Bordi played 9 seasons in bigs for 5 different clubs, 10/18/14
 - Mike Bordick impressed with work habits, saw 14 bigs seasons, 2/1/15
 - Mike Borgatti took it one pitch at time over 5 pro seasons, 5/27/13
 - Jeff Borgese played football in HS, 1 season in pro baseball, 2/26/15

 - Mate Borgogno worked to get noticed by scouts, saw 2 seasons, 1/25/13

 - Toby Borland almost quit pros, then made nine majors seasons, 10/7/21
 - Dean Borrelli played 8 pro seasons, turned coach, instructor, 2/23/14
 - Joseph Bosco wrote books on Peoria Chiefs, OJ Simpson trial, 11/26/19

 - Shawn Boskie threw complete-game in ML debut, saw 9 seasons, 4/15/12
 - Dick Bosman helped young pitchers in minors, later majors, 7/6/10
 - Dave Boss came around in college game, saw two pro seasons, 2/9/17
 - Derek Botelho played in 2 ML seasons, then coached in minors, 2/4/15
 - Alan Botkin played the team game over 7 pro seasons, made AA, 5/11/17
 - Kent Bottenfield had tough insides, saw nine majors seasons, 4/17/14

 - Jake Botts threw high school no-hitter, saw 3 pro seasons, 5/26/19
 - Denis Boucher played in bigs for Jays, Expos, promoted game, 1/19/18
 - Eric Boudreaux played 6 pro seasons, made AAA with Phillies, 2/11/11
 - Rafael Bournigal earned praise for defense, saw 7 ML seasons, 11/5/18

 - Mark Bowden got 2nd pro look in relief, made AAA over decade, 2/13/15
 - Ryan Bowen earned reputation as hard-luck majors pitcher, 1/5/12
 - Brent Bowers got 12 ML hits, coached, resigned in ump matter, 1/22/17
 - Jim Bowie saw 6 ML games with Athletics over 12 pro seasons, 7/25/10

 - Jay Boyce hit big Boise home run; Saw 5 seasons over decade, 11/4/23

 - Tommy Boyce had big 1988 night for Salt Lake, saw 3 seasons, 4/10/22

 - Clete Boyer played in bigs, coached, had baseball perception, 4/13/11
 - Cloyd Boyer played 5 ML seasons, later sought by Bobby Cox, 8/26/15

 - John Braase helped college team, played three pro seasons, 10/16/20

 - Miah Bradbury waited, then got drafted by the Miami Miracle, 11/22/23

 - Troy Bradford threw college complete games, saw 6 seasons, 4/25/13
 - Vince Bradford played 2 pro baseball seasons, then football, 10/30/16

 - Mike Bradish played for South Bend, his mother almost did, 4/16/21
 - Bert Bradley learned lessons over player, used them as coach, 3/29/15
 - Eric Bradley did what he needed to do over three pro seasons, 10/16/13

 - Mike Bradley returned from injury to pros, saw two seasons, 10/15/22

 - Terry Bradshaw made Cardinals, had impact, saw 2 ML seasons, 3/3/17
 - Brian Brady celebrated 1st ML hit with milk, didn't get more, 7/6/11

 - Mike Brady got traded, had early success, saw 4 pro seasons, 11/14/21
 - Pat Brady swung well at Reading, saw seven seasons, made AAA, 2/3/13

 - Jimmy Bragan served as 'boom time' Southern League president, 8/11/19

 - Mark Brakebill saw pro baseball as life, then as secondary, 6/28/23
 - Bill Brakeley made college improvements, saw 3 pro seasons, 6/20/20
 - Jeff Braley threw sidearm over five pro seasons, made AA, 3/6/16
 - Paul Branconier kept his cool in college, saw 4 pro seasons, 11/28/17
 - Jeff Brannon helped his Savannah team, saw five pro seasons, 6/26/15

 - Jeff Branson made good contact for Reds, saw nine ML seasons, 8/6/17
 - Cliff Brantley showed nerves in ML debut, saw 2 bigs seasons, 8/20/15
 - Mickey Brantley saw 4 ML seasons, moved on when missed fifth, 9/1/10
 - Randy Braun saw 10 pro seasons, then got his release at AAA, 6/16/10

 - Jeff Brauning had college hitting streak, saw 2 pro seasons, 2/3/13
 - Jay Brazeau served as a minor league general manager, 5/5/18
 - Scott Bream played decade as pro, made AAA, turned scout, 7/23/14
 - Joe Breeden honed baseball fundamentals over three decades, 5/13/14
 - William Brennan saw two majors stints, five seasons apart, 3/17/12
 - Billy Brewer saw 7 major league seasons, then went fishing, 1/1/20

 - Rod Brewer saw 4 ML seasons with Cardinals, biggest in 1993, 6/5/11

 - Michael Brewington set college records, saw 3 pro seasons, 2/2/12

 - Jason Bridges just wanted to play, did so over 3 pro seasons, 12/16/22
 - Rocky Bridges knew baseball, and one-liners as player, coach, 2/13/20

 - Brad Brimhall played in minors to make majors, made high-A, 3/6/14
 - John Briscoe shut down Brewers in '96 game, saw 6 ML seasons, 2/16/14
 - Rich Bristow went from HS to 5 pro seasons, passed in 2010, 3/9/17
 - Bernardo Brito played 18 seasons, saw 40 ML games, Japan, 8/31/11
 - Jorge Brito saw two majors seasons with Rockies, was awed, 12/13/16
 - Luis Brito made living as pro over eleven seasons, made AAA, 7/18/17

 - Mario Brito threw shutout in AA playoffs, saw 13 pro seasons, 2/14/11
 - Grant Brittain saw 3 seasons, then signed players as scout, 11/24/16

 - Doug Brocail saw 15 major league campaigns, later coached, 11/15/20
 - Don Brock took college line drive off thigh, saw 3 seasons, 1/30/13

 - Rico Brogna saw 9 ML seasons, felt he belonged with Mets, 10/13/13
 - Jeff Brohm turned to football, made NFL, college FB coach, 3/17/15
 - Jerry Brooks received minors praise, then saw 17 ML games, 10/27/18
 - Monte Brooks played four seasons, then turned college coach, 7/20/14
 - Ramy Brooks grew up in college, saw 9 pro seasons, made AAA, 8/24/18

 - Scott Brosius made name for himself in bigs over 11 seasons, 12/17/16

 - Jason Brosnan saw 14 minors seasons, made AAA, missed bigs, 10/9/20
 - Terry Bross broke AA team saves record, made 10 bigs games, 7/24/19
 - Scott Brow made bigs over 4 seasons, with Blue Jays, Dbacks, 8/20/13
 - Adam Brown felt invincible when he signed, not decade later, 10/15/11

 - Anthony Brown joined Pirates as Pa. native, saw 3 seasons, 2/16/20
 - Dana Brown saw 3 seasons, turned scouting director, official, 12/12/12
 - Daren Brown played, managed in minors, filled in in bigs, 10/18/13
 - Dickie Brown saw eight pro seasons, made team's record book, 3/12/15

 - Don Brown showed maturity, speed, leadership, saw 6 seasons, 11/4/21
 - Jackie Brown kept eyes open, made majors as player, coach, 6/19/14

 - Jarvis Brown's hard work paid off in majors, World Series, 11/7/13
 - Jimmy Brown saw some success in GCL, played 3 pro seasons, 5/14/19
 - Keith Brown made majors over 4 seasons, then fought cancer, 12/24/10
 - Kevin Brown showed poise, filled majors need over 3 seasons, 6/1/12

 - Kurt Brown kept working over seven pro seasons, made AAA, 5/30/13

 - Marty Brown used hard-nosed play to make bigs, Japan, manage, 5/20/22
 - Mike Brown played 9 seasons, including 2 as pitcher, made AA, 2/26/20

 - Mike Brown believed in his players, managed 5 years, played, 12/18/20

 - Mike Brown saw six major league seasons, coached, scouted, 12/22/22

 - Paul Brown looked forward to pro baseball, saw 5 seasons, 2/20/23

 - Randy Brown experienced much over 11 pro seasons, made AAA, 6/20/21

 - Rob Brown had split-finger working in AAA, saw 5 pro seasons, 6/21/22
 - Tab Brown saw three minor league seasons, each with Braves, 12/18/11
 - Tim Brown threw 7-inning perfect game at AAA, missed bigs, 3/2/18

 - Tom Brown recruited Ben McDonald, later coached in minors, 5/26/13
 - Tony Brown worked to hit ball hard over decade-plus in pros, 12/25/16
 - Mike Browning's playing career spanned 15 years, made AAA, 7/10/16
 - Jason Broyles got relief win in Great Falls, saw two seasons, 5/28/19

 - Frank Brubaker saw two seasons, missed bigs, but son made it, 5/3/21
 - Tom Bruck amassed college record wins, saw two pro seasons, 1/29/14

 - J.T. Bruett faced major league pitching over two seasons, 8/30/11

 - Jacob Brumfield returned from bad injury to see 7 ML seasons, 1/1/24
 - Jeff Brummer played two pro seasons, one in Mexico, semi-pro, 11/17/17
 - Greg Brummett closed out CWS win, made bigs with two teams, 1/24/15
 - Dave Brundage missed bigs as player, then sent players there, 7/14/15

 - Joe Bruno believed he had chance, saw six seasons, made AAA, 8/12/17
 - Julio Bruno impressed minors manager, then later became one, 7/30/14
 - Jim Bruske enjoyed bigs moment, then five majors seasons, 4/24/14

 - Dave Brust saw 3 pro seasons from tryout camp, later coached, 6/18/23
 - Len Brutcher played pro baseball, then college basketball, 5/6/17

 - Renay Bryand knew the game, played over 7 seasons, made AAA, 10/25/15
 - Phil Bryant helped college team to title, saw 5 pro seasons, 7/23/11
 - Scott Bryant took superstitions to 10 pro seasons, made AAA, 8/20/10
 - Shawn Bryant worked to be in position to win over 6 seasons, 3/4/15
 - Mike Bubalo coached in high school, later managed in pros, 1/7/18

 - James Buccheri saw 13 minor league seasons, made AAA, Italy, 3/1/14
 - Gary Buckels got outs enough in minors for 10 games in bigs, 7/1/11
 - Steve Buckholz got Leyland's notice, 3/26/18
 - Travis Buckley played decade, made AAA, 6/11/14
 - Troy Buckley saw 6 seasons, then turned coordinator, coach, 8/10/10

 - Bucky, Bend Bucks mascot, was played by a substitute teacher, 1/4/18
 - Bruce Bucz worked to fill seats with W's as Visalia Oaks GM, 6/8/15
 - Joseph Bucz was Visalia Oaks fixture, along with wife Mary, 5/31/15
 - Scott Budner played, then helped others to majors as coach, 3/14/14
 - Don Buford stole bases over 4 seasons, then became surgeon, 4/8/13

 - The Bug had huge baseball head, San Bernardino Spirit jersey, 9/27/15

 - Tim Buhe went from high school title to Northwestern, pros, 5/25/21

 - Scott Bullett had big 1996 night for Cubs, saw 4 ML seasons, 3/7/20
 - Jim Bullinger switched to pitching then made 7 bigs seasons, 1/25/20
 - Eric Bullock chose baseball then made bigs over 7 seasons, 8/13/11

 - Jeff Bumgarner put pressure as top pick, saw 8 pro seasons, 12/31/22
 - Lorenzo Bundy worked on team hitting, then became ML coach, 3/26/14
 - Rich Buonantony's dad pledged retirement if he made majors, 8/22/15
 - Dave Burba took bright future to 15 major league seasons, 6/23/12
 - Tim Burcham played 10 pro seasons, proved anxious one spring, 2/12/11

 - Kevin Burdick suffered broken nose at AAA, saw five seasons, 6/13/10
 - Stacey Burdick got outs enough to turn pro, saw six seasons, 5/22/13
 - Bob Burgess worked as minors assistant GM, then minors GM, 3/21/20
 - John Burgos played 18 pro seasons, made AAA, Taiwan, coached, 1/28/19
 - Paco Burgos expressed confidence in playoffs, saw 8 seasons, 12/19/15

 - John Burkett stayed relaxed, became reliable majors pitcher, 5/30/14
 - Travis Burley turned pro from high school, played 3 seasons, 1/30/17

 - Jeromy Burnitz drew Maris comparisons, saw 14 bigs seasons, 5/7/21
 - Kevin Burrell turned pro, relaxed, saw 11 seasons, made AAA, 12/5/14
 - Eric Burroughs used his speed in HS football, pro baseball, 5/18/13

 - Ken Burroughs played 4 seasons, then coached, instructed, 11/23/17

 - Terry Burrows critiqued himself, then made four bigs seasons, 8/21/20
 - Bob Burton started as trainer, then moved to sports medicine, 6/15/18
 - Chris Burton won honors, saw 3 pro seasons, passed in 2014, 11/25/16
 - Mike Burton saw 7 pro baseball seasons, then turned golf pro, 5/23/14

 - Dennis Burtt got his chances in majors over two seasons, played 16, 7/19/12

 - Wayne Busby set high standards, saw six pro seasons, made AA, 1/2/22
 - Mike Busch made two hard decisions, both led him to baseball, 5/19/20

 - Rodney Busha won second pro game in 1990, didn't win another, 8/3/20
 - Chris Bushing went somewhere else, then went to the majors, 12/10/13

 - Juan Bustabad played decade in minors, then turned coach, 12/1/17
 - Rafael Bustamante started single-A rally, saw 4 pro seasons, 2/11/14
 - Arthur Butcher saved Beloit game with throw, saw 3 seasons, 6/29/17
 - Mike Butcher used his toughness over 4 major league seasons, 9/15/17

 - Sal Butera made bigs as player, then helped others there, 3/16/24

 - Brian Butterfield helped Jeter, coached over decades in game, 1/1/15

 - Chris Butterfield believed he'd make bigs, missed in 9 years, 11/28/21
 - Rod Byerly worked for performance team needed over 3 seasons, 1/22/14
 - John Byington hit on spot over 7 seasons, made AAA, not bigs, 7/5/17

 - James Byrd played seven pro seasons, made bigs for two games, 3/25/23