List of players from Puerto Rico in Major League Baseball

Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...

currently has the second-most active players

Baseball positions

There are 9 fielding positions in baseball. Each position conventionally has an associated number which is used to score putouts...

in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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(MLB) among Latin-American countries, behind only the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...

. More than two-hundred players from the archipelago

Archipelago

An archipelago , sometimes called an island group, is a chain or cluster of islands. The word archipelago is derived from the Greek ἄρχι- – arkhi- and πέλαγος – pélagos through the Italian arcipelago...

have played in the major leagues

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since . This includes players who were born in either one of the archipelago's islands and immigrants of Puerto Rican

Puerto Rican people

A Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico.Puerto Ricans born and raised in the continental United States are also sometimes referred to as Puerto Ricans, although they were not born in Puerto Rico...

heritage who have represented Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

in international competition

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. Only those players who have worked in the league are listed, not those active in the minor leagues

Minor league baseball

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.

The first player from Puerto Rico to play in MLB was Hiram Bithorn

Hiram Bithorn

Hiram Gabriel Bithorn was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball...

. After the baseball color line

Baseball color line

The color line in American baseball excluded players of black African descent from Organized Baseball, or the major leagues and affiliated minor leagues, until Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization for the 1946 season...

was abandoned following Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947...

's debut in the league, more players from the island signed contracts. This led to an improvement in their performance, and some of them were selected to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Major League Baseball All-Star Game

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...

. Including their names in the Major League Baseball Draft is a requisite for first-year players born in Puerto Rico, because the league recognizes the island as a jurisdiction within the United States

United States

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. Following the implementation of this measure, Puerto Rico's government requested exclusion from the draft and help to develop players, in order to reduce the impact of the change in the format of talent development.

Historical performance and regulations

Baseball

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was introduced to Puerto Rico by immigrants during the nineteenth century. The first sanctioned baseball game in the island was played on January 9, 1898 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, where two team

Team

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s composed of Puerto Rican, American and Cuban players participated. After this game, baseball became a widespread sport and professional and amateur leagues were organized. During this time period, the Puerto Rico national teams experienced success on international competition and Afro-Puerto Rican players began to participate in the Negro Leagues

Negro league baseball

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The first player born in Puerto Rico who played in MLB was Hiram Bithorn

Hiram Bithorn

Hiram Gabriel Bithorn was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball...

, who debuted as a pitcher with the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...

on April 15, 1942. This was followed by the introduction of African American

African American

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players in Major League Baseball, which allowed more chances to players born in the island. Subsequently Afro-Puerto Rican players such as Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.Cepeda was born to a poor family. His father, Pedro Cepeda, was a baseball player in Puerto Rico, which influenced his interest in the sport from a young age. His first contact with professional baseball was...

and Victor Pellot

Victor Pellot

Victor Pellot a.k.a. "Vic Power" was the second black Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball and the first Puerto Rican to play in the American League...

began having solid performances in the league, and were selected to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Major League Baseball All-Star Game

. In , Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. Clemente played his entire 18-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in...

became the first player from Puerto Rico and first Latin American to be elected as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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. Since then Puerto Rico has kept a stable amount of players in the league. During this timeframe, several players have been selected to participate in the All-Star Game or won awards for their performance, while others imposed records within the league. These include Javy López

Javy López

Javier López Torres is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves , Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed...

, who holds the record for most home runs hit by a catcher in a single season. Both Iván Rodríguez

Iván Rodríguez

Iván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...

and Roberto Alomar

Roberto Alomar

Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...

hold the record for most Gold Glove Award

Rawlings Gold Glove Award

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National League and the American League , as voted by the...

s in their positions. Recipients of the Most Valuable Player Award include Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda

, Juan González and Iván Rodríguez. Roberto Clemente and Mike Lowell

Mike Lowell

Michael Averett Lowell is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees , Florida Marlins , and the Boston Red Sox...

also won the World Series MVP Award

World Series MVP Award

The World Series Most Valuable Player Award is given to the player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the World Series, which is the final round of the Major League Baseball postseason...

in their respective divisions. Carlos Delgado

Carlos Delgado

Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....

is the only latin to hit 4 homers in a game.

Originally, players who were either born or naturalized in Puerto Rico were able to sign with MLB teams as free agent

Free agent

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s, usually receiving minor-league contract

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s prior to their debut in the league. In , Major League Baseball decided to include the island in the list of jurisdictions within the United States

United States

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, which made mandatory that first-year players include their name in the Major League Baseball Draft in order to receive a contract. This was based on an initiative that was supposed to create a national and international drafting system. The change reduced the amount of players that were able to participate in the league, by limiting the number of them selected by the teams; this led to the island's Secretary of Recreation and Sports, to formally ask to Major League's involvement in developing specialized schools to produce more players and other measures to reduce the impact of the draft's implementation. The original proposal included Puerto Rico's exclusion of the draft for a period of ten years, but this was not approved by the league.

Puerto Rico was one of sixteen teams to participate in the inaugural edition of the World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation and created by Major League Baseball , the Major League Baseball Players Association , and other professional baseball leagues and their players associations around the world...

. The tournament was created by Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association

Major League Baseball Players Association

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, and other professional baseball

Professional baseball

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leagues and their players associations around the world, including the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League

Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League

The Puerto Rico Baseball League formerly known as Liga de Béisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico or LBPPR, is the main professional baseball league in Puerto Rico. In 2007, the LBPPR recessed for the first time since its creation...

. The first event was organized in 2006

2006 World Baseball Classic

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, and was sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation

International Baseball Federation

The International Baseball Federation is the worldwide governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee as overseeing, deciding and executing the policy of the bat-and-ball sport of baseball at the international level...

. The Hiram Bithorn Stadium

Hiram Bithorn Stadium

Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a baseball park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operated by the municipal government of the city of San Juan. Its name honors the first Puerto Rican to play in the major leagues, Hiram Bithorn, who first played with the Chicago Cubs in 1942...

in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...

served as one of the venues for the first and second rounds. The stadium

Stadium

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also hosted 22 Montreal Expos

Montreal Expos

The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...

home games in , after the league decided to relocate the team to San Juan as part of an experiment to "globalize" baseball. During the series there was an average attendance of 14,222.

List of players

This includes a total of 234 baseball players from Puerto Rico that have played in MLB from 1942 to the present day.

A–E

Name	Debut team	Years active
Juan Agosto Juan Agosto Juan Roberto Agosto Gonzalez is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners.-Professional career:...	Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...	1981–1993
Luis Aguayo Luis Aguayo Luis Aguayo Muriel is the former third base coach of the New York Mets baseball team. He is a former major league baseball player. An infielder, Aguayo played with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1980 to 1988. During the season, Aguayo was traded for pitcher Amalio Carreno to the New York Yankees...	Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...	1980–1989
Jonathan Albaladejo Jonathan Albaladejo Jonathan Albaladejo Santana is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball. Prior to signing with Yomiuri, Albaladego pitched for the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.-Career:Albaladejo hired his...	Washington Nationals Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...	2007–present
Jose Alberro Jose Alberro José Edgardo Alberro is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers. He batted and threw right-handed.-Texas Rangers:...	Texas Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...	1995–1997
Luis Alcaraz Luis Alcaraz Ángel Luis Alcaraz Acosta was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. Alcaraz was signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Braves on January 1, 1959 and then traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the season...	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...	1967–1970
Luis Alicea Luis Alicea Luis René Alicea de Jesús is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.Alicea played for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox...	St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...	1988–2002
Sandy Alomar, Jr. Sandy Alomar, Jr. Santos "Sandy" Alomar, Jr., or in the Spanish-language naming system Santos Alomar Velázquez , is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the San Diego Padres , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox and , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets...	San Diego Padres San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...	1988–2007
Sandy Alomar, Sr. Sandy Alomar, Sr. Santos "Sandy" Alomar, Sr., or in the Spanish naming system Santos Alomar Conde is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , California Angels , New York Yankees , and Texas Rangers . Alomar was a...	Milwaukee Braves	1964–1978
Roberto Alomar Roberto Alomar Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...	San Diego Padres	1988–2004
Luis Alvarado Luis Alvarado Luis César Alvarado Martínez , born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, was a utility infielder in Major League Baseball....	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...	1968–1977
Orlando Alvarez Orlando Alvarez Jesús Manuel Orlando Álvarez Monge is a retired professional baseball player who played 4 seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels of Major League Baseball.-Transactions:...	Los Angeles Dodgers	1973–1976
Luis Aquino Luis Aquino Luis Antonio Aquino [ah-KEE-noh] is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Kansas City Royals , Florida Marlins , Montreal Expos and San Francisco Giants...	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....	1986–1995
Luis Arroyo Luis Arroyo Luis Enrique "Tite" Arroyo, , is a former major league baseball pitcher.-Baseball career:Luis Arroyo, from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, made his Major League Baseball debut on April 20, 1955. A stocky left-hander, he spent one season primarily as a starter with the St. Louis Cardinals...	St. Louis Cardinals	1955–1963
Luis Atilano Luis Atilano Luis A. Atilano is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player. He is a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals...	Washington Nationals	2010–present
Ramón Avilés Ramón Avilés Ramón Antonio Avilés Miranda is a former backup infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies...	Boston Red Sox	1977–1981
Benny Ayala Benny Ayala Benigno Ayala Felix is a former Major League Baseball player who had a 10-season career from to . He played outfield, first base, and designated hitter. He played for the New York Mets and St...	New York Mets New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...	1974–1985
Carlos Baerga Carlos Baerga Carlos Obed Baerga Ortiz is a former Major League Baseball player. After spending most of his career as a second baseman, he was used at various positions late in his career.-Cleveland Indians:...	Cleveland Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...	1990–2005
Carlos Beltrán Carlos Beltrán Carlos Iván Beltrán is a Major League Baseball outfielder.-Early life:In his youth, Beltrán excelled in many sports, with volleyball and baseball being his favorites. At his father's urging, he gave up volleyball to concentrate on baseball when he was seventeen...	Kansas City Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...	1998–present
Juan Beníquez Juan Beníquez Juan José Beníquez Torres is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox , Texas Rangers , New York Yankees , Seattle Mariners , California Angels , Baltimore Orioles , Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays...	Boston Red Sox	1971–1987
Yamil Benitez	Montreal Expos Montreal Expos The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...	1995–1998
Tony Bernazard Tony Bernazard Antonio Bernazard Garcia is a former Major League Baseball player and former executive in the New York Mets organization...	Montreal Expos	1979–1991
Carlos Bernier Carlos Bernier Carlos Bernier Rodríguez was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player, an outfielder who played one full season of Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, he threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed .Bernier's professional career...	Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...	1953
Hiram Bithorn Hiram Bithorn Hiram Gabriel Bithorn was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball...	Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...	1942–1947
Hiram Bocachica Hiram Bocachica Hiram Gabriel Bocachica Colon is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is 5'11" and weighs around 195 pounds.-Major league career:...	Los Angeles Dodgers	2000–2007
Ricky Bones Ricky Bones Ricardo "Ricky" Bones is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who had a 10-year career from 1991 to 2001. He played for three National League teams - the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Florida Marlins - and four American League teams - the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, New York...	San Diego Padres	1991–2001
Juan Bonilla Juan Bonilla Juan Guillermo Bonilla in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Juan Bonilla is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1981-1987 as a second baseman.He played for the San Diego Padres,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Yankees...	San Diego Padres	1981–1987
Fernando Cabrera	Cleveland Indians	2004–present
Ivan Calderón	Seattle Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...	1984–1993
Kiko Calero Kiko Calero Enrique Nomar "Kiko" Calero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-Professional career:...	St. Louis Cardinals	2003–present
Robinson Cancel Robinson Cancel Robinson Cancel is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently with the Houston Astros. He made his major league debut for the Brewers on September 3, 1999....	Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...	1999–present
Javier Cardona	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...	2000–2002
Rafael Carmona	Seattle Mariners	1995–1999
Raúl Casanova Raul Casanova Raul Casanova was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1996 to 2008 with the exception of 1999 and 2006.-Minor leagues:He was drafted 220th overall, in the eighth round of the draft by the New York Mets....	Detroit Tigers	1996–present
Ramón Castro Ramón Castro Ramón Abraham Castro is a Major League Baseball catcher.-Early career:On June 2 1994 Castro was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, becoming the first Puerto Rican to ever be drafted in the first round...	Florida Marlins Florida Marlins The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...	1999–present
Orlando Cepeda Orlando Cepeda Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.Cepeda was born to a poor family. His father, Pedro Cepeda, was a baseball player in Puerto Rico, which influenced his interest in the sport from a young age. His first contact with professional baseball was...	San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....	1958–1974
Alex Cintrón Alex Cintrón Alexander Cintrón is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. His last Major League game was in April 2009...	Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...	2001–present
Edgard Clemente Edgard Clemente Edgard Alexis Velazquez Clemente is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent...	Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...	1998–2005
Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. Clemente played his entire 18-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in...	Pittsburgh Pirates	1955–1972
Jaime Cocanower	Milwaukee Brewers	1983–1986
Willie Collazo Willie Collazo William Collazo is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball pitcher currently in the Toronto Blue Jays organization....	New York Mets	2007–present
Onix Concepción Onix Concepcion Onix Cardona Concepción Cardona in Dorado, Puerto Rico, is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop. He is the cousin of former MLB player José Lind....	Kansas City Royals	1980–1987
Ramón Conde	Chicago White Sox	1962
Alex Cora Alex Cora José Alexander "Alex" Cora is a Major League Baseball infielder. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.-Early career:...	Los Angeles Dodgers	1998–present
Joey Cora Joey Cora Jose Manuel Cora Amaro was a baseball player known as "The Rooster" with an 11 year career in the MLB spanning the years 1987 and 1989-1998. He played for the San Diego Padres of the National League and the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians of the American League...	San Diego Padres	1987–1998
Wil Cordero Wil Cordero Wilfredo Cordero Nieva is a former first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball. He was best known as a member of the Montreal Expos . Cordero made his Major League Baseball debut in 1992 and last played in...	Montreal Expos	1992–2007
Edwin Correa Ed Correa Edwin Josue Correa is a retired professional baseball player who played three seasons for the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball...	Chicago White Sox	1985–1987
César Crespo César Crespo César Antonio Crespo is a former second baseman who last played in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Listed at 5'11, 170 lb., Crespo is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...	San Diego Padres	2001–present
Felipe Crespo Felipe Crespo Felipe Javier Crespo is a former utility in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 5'11, 195 lb., Crespo was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed...	Toronto Blue Jays	1996–2001
Héctor Cruz	St. Louis Cardinals	1973–1982
Ivan Cruz Ivan Cruz Luis Iván Cruz is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 28th round of the 1989 amateur draft...	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...	1997–2002
José Cruz José Cruz José Cruz Dilan is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is also the former first base coach for the Houston Astros. During his 19-year baseball career, he played from 1970-1988 for three different teams, playing primarily for the Astros...	St. Louis Cardinals	1970–1988
José Cruz, Jr. José Cruz, Jr. José Luis Cruz, Jr. is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. Over his nine year playing career, Cruz played for eight different teams. Standing 6'0" tall and weighing 210 pounds, Cruz was a right-handed switch hitter...	Seattle Mariners	1997–present
Cirilo “Tommy” Cruz Tommy Cruz Cirilo "Tommy" Cruz Dilan is a former mcc blue river soccer playeroutfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox . Cruz batted and threw left-handed...	St. Louis Cardinals	1973–1977
Iván DeJesús Ivan DeJesus Iván Alvarez DeJesús is a former Major League Baseball player from 1974 to 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers. DeJesús was regarded as a good fielding but light hitting shortstop...	Los Angeles Dodgers	1974–1988
Luis De León	St. Louis Cardinals	1981–1989
Carlos Delgado Carlos Delgado Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....	Toronto Blue Jays	1993–present
Puchy Delgado	Seattle Mariners	1977
Alex Diaz	Milwaukee Brewers	1992–1999
Edgar Díaz	Milwaukee Brewers	1986–1990
Edwin Díaz	Arizona Diamondbacks	1998–1999
Mario Díaz Mario Diaz Mario Rafael Díaz Torres is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played from -.-External links:...	Seattle Mariners	1987–1995
Nino Escalera Nino Escalera Saturnino Escalera is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Redlegs in the 1954 season....	Cincinnati Redlegs Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....	1954

F–L

Name	Debut team	Years active
Jesús Feliciano Jesús Feliciano Jesús Feliciano is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player. He currently plays for the New York Mets organization...	New York Mets	2010–present
Pedro Feliciano Pedro Feliciano Pedro Juan Feliciano Molina is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Early career:...	New York Mets	2002–present
Sergio Ferrer	Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...	1974–1979
Ed Figueroa Ed Figueroa Eduardo Figueroa Padilla , is a former Major League Baseball player. He holds the distinction of being the only pitcher from Puerto Rico to win twenty games in a season.-USMC:...	California Angels	1974–1981
Luis Figueroa Luis Figueroa Luis R. Figueroa is a Major League Baseball infielder who is presently in the minor league system of the New York Mets...	Pittsburgh Pirates	2001–present
Gil Flores Gil Flores Gilberto Garcia Flores is a retired professional baseball player who played three seasons for the California Angels and New York Mets of Major League Baseball.-External links:...	California Angels	1977–1979
Miguel Fuentes	Seattle Pilots	1969
Pedro García Pedro García (baseball) Pedro Modesto García was a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers.In 1973, at age 23, García played his first big-league game for the Brewers...	Milwaukee Brewers	1973–1977
Leo Gómez Leo Gomez Leonardo Gómez Vélez , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a 3rd baseman from 1990–1996. He currently manages the Aberdeen IronBirds of the New York-Penn League.-Minor leagues:Gómez was signed by the Baltimore Orioles in 1985 as an amateur...	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...	1990–1996
Rubén Gómez	New York Giants	1953–1962
Andy González	Chicago White Sox	2007–present
Dicky González	New York Mets	2001–2004
Fernando González	Pittsburgh Pirates	1972–1979
Juan González	Texas Rangers	1989–2005
Julio González	Houston Astros	1977–1983
Raúl González	Chicago Cubs	2000–2004
Julio Gotay Julio Gotay Julio Enrique Gotay Sánchez was a professional baseball player who played ten seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, and Houston Astros of Major League Baseball....	St. Luis Cardinals	1960–1969
Rubén Gotay Rubén Gotay -Kansas City Royals:Gotay made his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals on August 4, , when they played the Chicago White Sox. He went 1-for-3 and got his first major league hit off José Contreras. Gotay played in 44 games for the Royals in 2004. He hit .270 with one home run and 16 RBI....	Kansas City Royals	2004–present
Edwards Guzmán	San Francisco Giants	1999–2003
José Guzmán José Guzmán José Alberto Guzmán Mirabal , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from -....	Texas Rangers	1985–1994
Jesús Hernaiz	Philadelphia Phillies	1974
Alex Hernández Alex Hernandez (baseball) Alexander Vargas Hernández is a retired Major League Baseball infielder and outfielder. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 4th round of the 1995 amateur draft...	Pittsburgh Pirates	2000–2001
José Hernández José Hernández (baseball) José Antonio Hernández Figueroa nicknamed, "The Strikeout King" is a former Major League Baseball infielder....	Texas Rangers	1991–2006
Ramón Hernández	Atlanta Braves	1967–1977
Roberto Hernández	Chicago White Sox	1991–2007
Willie Hernández Willie Hernández Guillermo "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:...	Chicago Cubs	1977–1989
Orlando Isales	Philadelphia Phillies	1980
Coco Laboy Coco Laboy José Alberto "Coco" Laboy was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959 but remained mired in the minor leagues until the 1969 expansion of major league baseball, which added two teams to both leagues. The expansion...	Montreal Expos	1969–1973
Ricky Ledée Ricky Ledée Ricardo Alberto "Ricky" Ledée is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets in his decade long professional career. He won two World Series...	New York Yankees	1998–2007
José León José León José Geraldo León Vega is a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles from -)...	Baltimore Orioles	2002–2004
Carlos Lezcano	Chicago Cubs	1980–1981
Sixto Lezcano Sixto Lezcano Sixto Joaquin Lezcano Curras is a retired baseball player who played for 12 seasons as an outfielder in the Major Leagues between 1974 and 1985. He played for 5 different teams in the Majors and won a Gold Glove during his career.Lezcano was originally signed as an amateur in 1970 by the...	Milwaukee Brewers	1974–1985
Frankie Libran	San Diego Padres	1969
José Lind José Lind José Lind Salgado, nicknamed "Chico", is a former Major League Baseball player, and former manager of the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish. He is the cousin of Onix Concepcion, another MLB player. Primarily a second baseman, Lind was highly regarded for his defensive skills, winning a Gold...	Pittsburgh Pirates	1987–1995
Art López	New York Yankees	1965
Felipe López	Toronto Blue Jays	2001–present
Javier López Javier López Javier Alfonso López is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants. López previously played for the Colorado Rockies , Arizona Diamondbacks , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates . He is a left-handed specialist known for his sidearm delivery...	Colorado Rockies	2003–present
Javy López Javy López Javier López Torres is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves , Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed...	Atlanta Braves	1992–2006
Luis López Luis López (infielder) Luis Manuel López Santos is a former Major League Baseball utility infielder. He is currently the hitting coach for the Greenville Drive, a Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox....	San Diego Padres	1993–2005
Mike Lowell Mike Lowell Michael Averett Lowell is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees , Florida Marlins , and the Boston Red Sox...	Boston Redsox	1998–present

M–Q

Name	Debut team	Years active
Candy Maldonado Candy Maldonado Candido Maldonado Guadarrama is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from to for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Chris Berman, a fellow ESPN analyst, called him the "Candyman"...	Los Angeles Dodgers	1981–1991
Angel Mangual Angel Mangual Ángel Luis Mangual Guilbe is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball over parts of 7 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics. Mangual was a member of the 3-time World Series champion Athletics of the early 1970s...	Pittsburgh Pirates	1969–1976
Pepe Mangual	Montreal Expos	1972–1977
Felix Mantilla Lamela Felix Mantilla Lamela Félix Mantilla Lamela is a former Major League Baseball player. In his 11-year career, Mantilla played for the Milwaukee Braves , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros . An infielder/outfielder, he played second base the majority of his career...	Milwaukee Braves	1956–1966
Luis Márquez	Boston Braves	1951–1954
Oreste Marrero Oreste Marrero Oreste Vilato Marrero Vázquez is a former professional baseball first baseman. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos, appearing in 42 games during the 1993 and 1996 seasons...	Montreal Expos	1993–1996
Carmelo Martínez Carmelo Martinez Carmelo Martínez Salgado is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a first baseman and outfielder, from 1983 to 1991. He also played one season in Japan for the Orix BlueWave in...	Chicago Cubs	1983–1991
Edgar Martínez Edgar Martinez Edgar Martínez , nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter. He spent his entire 18-year Major League career with the Seattle Mariners. He is the cousin of Carmelo Martínez.-Seattle Mariners:On December 19, 1982, the Seattle Mariners signed...	Seattle Mariners	1987–2004
Javier Martínez	Pittsburgh Pirates	1998
Damon Mashore	Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....	1996–1998
Luis Matos Luis Matos Luis David Matos is a professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles between 2000–06 and briefly for the Washington Nationals in late 2006...	Baltimore Orioles	2000–2007
Edwin Maysonet Edwin Maysonet Edwin Maysonet is a professional baseball shortstop. He has played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros in 2008-09...	Houston Astros	2008–present
Francisco Meléndez	Philadelphia Phillies	1984–1989
José Meléndez	Seattle Mariners	1990–1994
Luis Meléndez	St. Louis Cardinals	1970–1976
Héctor Mercado	Cincinnati Reds	2000–2003
Orlando Mercado Orlando Mercado Orlando Mercado Rodríguez is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos...	Seattle Mariners	1982–1990
Orlando Merced Orlando Merced Orlando Luis Merced Villanueva is a former Major League Baseball first Baseman and outfielder. He played all or part of thirteen seasons in the majors for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Toronto Blue Jays , Minnesota Twins , Boston Red Sox , Chicago Cubs , Montreal Expos , and Houston Astros...	Pittsburgh Pirates	1990–2003
Félix Millán Félix Millán Félix Bernardo Millán Martínez is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Millán, nicknamed "The Kitten" , born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, made his major league debut on June 2, 1966 with the Atlanta Braves, and played for Atlanta until 1973. Millan was primarily a second...	Atlanta Braves	1966–1977
Angel Miranda	Milwaukee Brewers	1993–1997
Bengie Molina Bengie Molina Benjamin José "Bengie" Molina , nicknamed "Big Money", is a former Major League Baseball catcher.He is the older brother of major league catchers José Molina and Yadier Molina....	Anaheim Angels	1998–present
José Molina	Chicago Cubs	1999–present
Yadier Molina Yadier Molina Yadier Benjamin Molina known affectionately by fans as "Yadi", is a Major League Baseball catcher who plays for the St. Louis Cardinals.Molina was the third catcher to play in two World Series before age 25, along with Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra. He is considered one of the best defensive...	St. Louis Cardinals	2004–present
Rafael Montalvo Rafael Montalvo Rafael Edgardo Montalvo Torres is a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose time in the big leagues consisted of only one inning in one game at the age of 22. He holds the record with several other pitchers for having the shortest career. His one appearance came on Sunday, April 13, as a...	Houston Astros Houston Astros The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...	1986
Lou Montañez Lou Montañez Luis Anibal Montañez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent.-Minor leagues:...	Baltimore Orioles	2008–present
Willie Montañez Willie Montañez Guillermo Montañez Naranjo is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Even though he was productive, Montañez often carried the label "hot dog" for the whimsical manner in which he approached the game. After hitting home runs, he would trot very slowly around the bases, shuffling his feet on...	California Angels	1966–1982
Charlie Montoyo	Montreal Expos	1993
Jerry Morales Jerry Morales Julio Ruben "Jerry" Morales Torres is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from -.-Career:Morales was originally signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent at the age of 17 in 1966...	San Diego Padres	1969–1983
José Morales	Minnesota Twins	2007–present
Roger Moret Roger Moret Rogelio "Roger" Moret is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers . In 168 games , he posted a career won-lost record of 47-27 and an earned run average of 3.66...	Boston Red Sox	1970–1978
Manny Muñiz	Philadelphia Phillies	1971
Bobby Muñoz	New York Yankees	1993–2001
Pedro Muñoz Pedro Muñoz (baseball) Pedro Javier Muñoz González is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played seven seasons in the majors, from until , for the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics.-External links:...	Minnesota Twins	1990–1996
Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians...	Milwaukee Brewers	1989–2000
Julio Navarro Julio Navarro Julio Navarro Ventura is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played for the Los Angeles Angels , Detroit Tigers , and Atlanta Braves ....	Los Angeles Angels	1962–1970
Tito Navarro	New York Mets	1993
Juan Nieves Juan Nieves Juan Manuel Nieves Cruz is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who, on April 15, 1987 against the Baltimore Orioles, became the second-youngest player in major league history to throw a no-hitter, and so far the only Milwaukee Brewer to do so.He was signed by the Brewers after graduating...	Milwaukee Brewers	1986–1988
Melvin Nieves Melvin Nieves Melvin Nieves Ramos is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1992 until 1998, and two seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball in 1999-2000...	Atlanta Braves	1992–1998
Wil Nieves Wil Nieves Wilbert Nieves is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher of Major League Baseball and is currently a free agent.-Career:...	San Diego Padres	2002–present
Edwin Núñez Edwin Núñez Edwin Núñez Martínez was a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners , New York Mets , Detroit Tigers , Milwaukee Brewers , Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics ....	Seattle Mariners	1982–1994
Ed Olivares	St. Louis Cardinals	1960–1961
Omar Olivares Omar Olivares Omar Olivares Palqu is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Philadelphia Phillies , Detroit Tigers , Seattle Mariners , Anaheim Angels , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...	St. Louis Cardinals	1990–2001
Francisco Oliveras	Minnesota Twins	1989–1992
Luis Rodríguez Olmo Luis Rodríguez Olmo Luis Francisco Rodríguez Olmo is a former major league baseball outfielder and right-handed batter. Olmo played in the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves .-Early years:...	Brooklyn Dodgers	1943–1951
José Oquendo José Oquendo José Manuel Roberto Guillermo Oquendo Contreras is a former Major League Baseball infielder and the current third base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals...	New York Mets	1983–1995
Héctor Ortiz Héctor Ortiz (baseball) Héctor Ortiz Montañez was a Major League baseball catcher who played from 1998 to 2002 for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers in the American League. He was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico....	Kansas City Royals	1998–2002
Jose Ortiz	Chicago White Sox	1969-1971
Junior Ortíz Junior Ortiz Adalberto "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....	Pittsburgh Pirates	1982–1994
Willis Otañez Willis Otañez Willis Alexander Otáñez is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. He currently plays for the Broncos de Reynosa of the Mexican League...	Baltimore Orioles	1998–1999
Ricky Otero	New York Mets	1995–1997
Jorge Padilla Jorge Padilla Jorge Rafael Padilla is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He was first called up to the major leagues on August 5, 2009.-Minor league journeyman: 1998 to 2008:...	Washington Nationals	2009–present
Juan Padilla Juan Padilla Juan Miguel Padilla is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is now pitching for the American Defenders of New Hampshire of the independent Can-Am League.-Major league career:...	New York Yankees	2004–2005
Angel Pagán Angel Pagán Ángel Anthony Pagán is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player. He currently plays outfield for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Pagan's original contract in Major League Baseball was with the Mets, but he was transferred to the Chicago Cubs when they bought his contract...	Chicago Cubs	2006–present
José Pagán José Pagán José Antonio Pagán Rodríguez was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player.-Baseball career:Pagán made his major league debut with the San Francisco Giants on August 8, . He played for the Giants until 1965, then was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In he played his final career games with...	San Francisco Giants	1959–1973
Sam Parrilla	Philadelphia Phillies	1970
Victor Pellot Victor Pellot Victor Pellot a.k.a. "Vic Power" was the second black Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball and the first Puerto Rican to play in the American League...	Philadelphia Athletics	1954–1965
Bert Peña	Houston Astros	1981–1987
Luis Peraza	Philadelphia Phillies	1969
Mike Pérez Mike Perez (baseball) Michael Irvin Pérez "Mike" Ortega is a former American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues for eight seasons in the 1990s. Perez played college baseball for the University of Florida and Troy State University, and thereafter, he played professionally for the St...	St. Louis Cardinals	1990–1997
Joel Piñeiro Joel Piñeiro Joel Alberto Piñeiro is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He is 6'1" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He is right-handed and made his major league debut on August 8, .-Career:...	Seattle Mariners	2000–present
Juan Pizarro Juan Pizarro Juan Ramon Pizarro Cordova is a former major league baseball pitcher.-Milwaukee Braves:Juan Pizarro signed with the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent in 1956. After going 27-6 with a 2.06 earned run average in the minors, he made his major league debut on May 4, 1957 against the Pittsburgh...	Milwaukee Braves	1957–1974
Carlos Ponce	Milwaukee Brewers	1985
Jorge Posada Jorge Posada Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a free agent and has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He served as the Yankees primary catcher for most of his career, though following off-season knee surgery, he was moved to designated hitter for...	New York Yankees	1995–present
Luis Quiñones Luis Quiñones Luis Raúl Quiñones Torruellas is a former utility infielder in Major League Baseball. From 1983 through 1992, Quiñones played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins...	Oakland Athletics	1983–1992
Rey Quiñones Rey Quiñones Rey Francisco Quiñones is a Puerto Rican baseball infielder who had a short career in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop....	Boston Red Sox	1986–1989
Luis Quintana	California Angels	1974–1975

R–W

Name	Debut team	Years active
Mario Ramírez	New York Mets	1980–1985
Milt Ramírez	St. Louis Cardinals	1970–1979
Alex Ríos Alex Ríos Alexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...	Toronto Blue Jays	2004–present
Armando Ríos Armando Ríos Armando Ríos is a 5' 9", 185 lb. left-handed outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 through 2003....	San Francisco Giants	1998–2003
Juan Ríos	Kansas City Royals	1969
Bombo Rivera	Montreal Expos	1975–1982
Carlos Rivera Carlos Rivera (baseball) Carlos Alberto Rivera is a Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently with the Petroleros de Minatitlan in the Mexican Baseball League. He played two seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates.He was drafted by the Pirates in the 10th round of the 1996 Major League...	Pittsburgh Pirates	2003–2004
Germán Rivera Germán Rivera Germán Rivera Diaz is a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s.Rivera was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 20, 1977...	Los Angeles Dodgers	1983–1985
Luis Rivera	Montreal Expos	1986–1998
Mike Rivera	Detroit Tigers	2001–present
René Rivera René Rivera René Rivera is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins. He is currently assigned to the AAA Rochester Red Wings.-Career:...	Seattle Mariners	2002–present
Roberto Rivera	Chicago Cubs	1995–1999
Saúl Rivera Saul Rivera Rabell Saúl Rivera is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently a free agent.-Career:...	Washington Nationals	2006–present
Eduardo Rodríguez	Milwaukee Brewers	1973–1979
Edwin Rodríguez	New York Yankees	1982–1985
Ellie Rodríguez Ellie Rodríguez Eliseo Rodríguez Delgado , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1968-1976 for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers....	New York Yankees	1968–1976
Iván Rodríguez Iván Rodríguez Iván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...	Texas Rangers	1991–present
José Rodríguez	St. Louis Cardinals	2000–2002
Tony Rodríguez Tony Rodríguez (baseball) Luis Antonio Rodríguez is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., Rodríguez batted and threw right-handed...	Boston Red Sox	1996
Ed Romero Ed Romero Edgardo Ralph Romero Rivera is a former infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers...	Milwaukee Brewers	1977–1989
J. C. Romero	Minnesota Twins	1999–present
Jorge Roque	St. Louis Cardinals	1970–1973
Luis Rosado	New York Mets	1977–1980
Jimmy Rosario	San Francisco Giants	1971–1976
Santiago Rosario	Kansas City Athletics	1965
Dave Rosello	Chicago Cubs	1972–1981
Rico Rossy Rico Rossy Elam José "Rico" Rossy Ramos is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball as a utility infielder for the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and the Seattle Mariners....	Atlanta Braves	1991–1998
Chico Ruiz	Atlanta Braves	1978-1980
Ángel Sánchez	Kansas City Royals	2006–present
Jonathan Sánchez Jonathan Sanchez Jonathan O. Sánchez is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals....	San Francisco Giants	2006–present
Orlando Sánchez Orlando Sánchez Orlando Sánchez Márquez is a former catcher in Major League Baseball. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, from through , for the St. Louis Cardinals , Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles...	St. Louis Cardenals	1981–1984
Rey Sánchez Rey Sánchez Rey Francisco Sánchez Guadalupe is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He attended high school in California and was drafted in the 13th round of the amateur baseball draft by the Texas Rangers. He played in their minor league system until , when he was traded to the Chicago Cubs for minor...	Chicago Cubs	1991–2005
Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Rivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played for twenty seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably for the San Diego Padres...	San Diego Padres	1986–2005
José Santiago	Cleveland Indians	1954–1956
José “Palillo” Santiago	Kansas City Athletics	1963–1970
José Santiago	Kansas City Royals	1997–present
Rafael Santo Domingo Rafael Santo Domingo Rafael Santo Domingo Molina is a retired Major League Baseball pinch hitter. He played during one season at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds. He was signed by the Reds as an amateur free agent in...	Cincinnati Reds	1979
Angel Santos Angel Santos Ángel Ramón Santos Berrios is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played with the Boston Red Sox in 2001 and Cleveland Indians in 2003.-External links:...	Boston Red Sox	2001–2003
Omir Santos Omir Santos Omir Santos Rios is a Major League Baseball catcher. Santos has played for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets and Detroit Tigers.-Career:...	Baltimore Orioles	2008–present
Candy Sierra Candy Sierra Ulises "Candy" Sierra Pizarro was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.Signed by the San Diego Padres as an amateur free agent in 1983, Sierra would make his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres on April 6, 1988, and appear in his final game on June 10, .-External links:...	San Diego Padres	1988
Rubén Sierra Rubén Sierra Rubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra also goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio....	Texas Rangers	1986–2006
Mike Stanton	Florida Marlins	2010–present
Geovany Soto Geovany Soto Geovany Soto is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs.-Professional career:...	Chicago Cubs	2005–present
Danny Tartabull Danny Tartabull Danilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,...	Seattle Mariners	1984–1997
Valmy Thomas Valmy Thomas Valmy Thomas was a Major League Baseball catcher. In his five-year career, he played for five different home cities: the New York Giants , the San Francisco Giants , the Philadelphia Phillies , the Baltimore Orioles , and the Cleveland Indians...	New York Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....	1957–1961
Dickie Thon Dickie Thon Richard William "Dickie" Thon is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball.- Early life :Thon was raised in Puerto Rico after spending only the first two weeks of his life in Indiana where his father had just completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Notre Dame.- Professional career :He...	California Angels	1979–1993
Andrés Torres Andres Torres Andrés "Yungo" Torres Jr. is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.-Early life:...	Detroit Tigers	2002–present
Félix Torres Félix Torres Félix Torres Sánchez is a retired professional baseball player who played 3 seasons for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball after spending time in the Cincinnati Redlegs and Philadelphia Phillies farm systems.The former , third baseman was initially signed by the Cincinnati Redlegs...	Los Angeles Angels	1962–1964
Rusty Torres Rusty Torres Rosando "Rusty" Torres Hernández is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of nine season in Major League Baseball for five different teams...	New York Yankees	1971–1981
Pedro Valdés	Chicago Cubs	1996–2000
Javier Valentín Javier Valentín José Javier Valentín Rosario is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. From -, he played for the Cincinnati Reds after playing with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and playing in four brief stints for the Minnesota Twins from -. He is the younger brother of former Major League...	Minnesota Twins	1997–present
José Valentín José Valentín José Antonio Valentín is a former Major League Baseball infielder, who played with the Milwaukee Brewers , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets .-Early years:...	Milwaukee Brewers	1992–2007
Julio Valera	New York Mets	1990–1996
Héctor Valle Hector Valle Héctor Jose Valle is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on October 27, 1940 and was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1960....	Los Angeles Dodgers	1965
Eddie Vargas Eddie Vargas Hediberto "Eddie" Vargas Rodriguez is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was signed as undrafted amateur free agent by the Pirates in...	Pittsburgh Pirates	1982–1984
Roberto Vargas	Milwaukee Braves	1955
Javier Vázquez Javier Vázquez Javier Carlos Vázquez is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Previously, he pitched for the Florida Marlins , Atlanta Braves , Chicago White Sox , Arizona Diamondbacks , New York Yankees and Montreal Expos . Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico...	Montreal Expos	1998–present
Ramón Vázquez Ramón Vázquez Ramón Luis Vázquez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball infielder. Vázquez has played with the Seattle Mariners , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , Cleveland Indians , Texas Rangers , and Pittsburgh Pirates...	Seattle Mariners	2001–present
Jesús Vega	Minnesota Twins	1979–1982
Carlos Velázquez	Milwaukee Brewers	1973
Otto Vélez Otto Vélez Otoniel "Otto" Vélez Franceschi was a Major League Baseball outfielder from to . He was nicknamed "The Swatto"....	New York Yankees	1973–1983
José Vidro José Vidro José Angel Vidro is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. Though he never officially retired, Vidro has not played since .-Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals:...	Montreal Expos	1997–present
Héctor Villanueva Héctor Villanueva Héctor Villanueva Balasquide , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1990-1993....	Chicago Cubs	1990–1993
Ismael Villegas	Atlanta Braves	2000
Ozzie Virgil, Jr. Ozzie Virgil, Jr. Osvaldo José Virgil, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played with the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays from 1980 to 1990. He was elected to the National League All-Star team twice in 1985 and 1987...	Philadelphia Phillies	1980–1990
Bernie Williams Bernie Williams Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and Puerto Rican musician.-Early life:...	New York Yankees	1991–2006

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Historical performance and regulations

List of players

A–E

F–L

M–Q

R–W

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