Rich Dauer (1952–2025), Orioles second baseman

Rich Dauer was a longtime second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, winning a World Series with the team in 1983 and securing a spot in the team’s Hall of Fame.0

Ed Ott (1951–2024), hard-nosed Pirates catcher

Ed Ott was a tough, hard-nosed catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and part of the squad that won the 1979 World Series.

Jimy Williams (1943–2024), longtime MLB manager

Jimy Williams was a Major League Baseball manager and coach who led the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was Manager of the Year in 1999.

Roger Craig (1930–2023), former MLB pitcher and coach 

Roger Craig was a former MLB pitcher, coach, and manager who was part of four World Championship teams and whose advocacy for the split-finger fastball helped popularize the pitch.

Joe Pepitone (1940–2023), colorful Yankees All-Star

Joe Pepitone was a colorful three-time All-Star for the New York Yankees. He joined the team at the end of one of its most dominant periods, and became one of its most entertaining – and sometimes controversial – players of the day. He would go on to an equally colorful post-Yankees career, which included an infamous stint as a professional player in Japan and adult modeling.

Nate Colbert (1946–2023), San Diego Padres all-time home run leader

Nate Colbert was a three-time All-Star for the San Diego Padres in the 1960s and ‘70s and remains the franchise’s home run leader.

Bill Virdon (1931–2021), MLB player, coach, and manager

Bill Virdon was a baseball player, coach, and manager who won two World Series.

Doug Jones (1957–2021), former All-Star relief pitcher

Doug Jones was a five-time All-Star relief pitcher who had over 300 saves in a 16 year career.

Bob Watson (1946–2020), first black MLB general manager to win a World Series

Bob Watson was a Major League Baseball player and general manager who became, with the New York Yankees in 1996, the first black general manager to win a World Series.

Jimmy Wynn (1942–2020), former Houston Astros All-Star

Jimmy Wynn was a center fielder for the Houston Astros and other Major League Baseball teams from 1963 to 1977. Nicknamed “The Toy Cannon” for his powerful hit and short stature, Wynn was a three-time All-Star.

Lee May (1943 - 2017), Cincinnati Reds slugger

Slugger was a 3-time MLB All-Star…