1980s

Alfonso Rafael “Kiko” Garcia built a solid nine-season career in Major League Baseball before he called it quits in 1985. […]

Luis Pujols played nine seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher known more for his defense than his bat.

Dave Wehrmeister’s baseball journey feels like the story of a determined pitcher who fought through the ups and downs of

Steve McCatty might not have a name that echoes through baseball history like some of his peers, but his story

Bobby Castillo put together a solid nine-season run in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from 1977 to 1985.

Willie Aikens wrapped up his Major League Baseball career in 1985, playing his last game on April 27 with the

Steve Mura’s baseball journey really shows how a pitcher can ride the highs and lows during eight seasons in Major

Vernon Scot Thompson put together a respectable seven-year run in Major League Baseball before he called it quits in 1985.

Gary Allenson’s name doesn’t show up on Hall of Fame plaques, but his time in Major League Baseball really captures

Dave Tobik put together a solid eight-year run in Major League Baseball as a dependable relief pitcher, wrapping up his

Britt Burns looked like a rising star as a left-handed pitcher, but his career with the Chicago White Sox ended

Phil Huffman’s baseball career really shows the tough road so many hopeful major leaguers walk. He caught a few fleeting

You probably won’t find Steve Nicosia’s name on baseball’s most famous lists, but his eight-year run as a catcher really

Russell Jay “Rusty” Kuntz made his mark in baseball history during his short but memorable MLB career from 1979 to

Kelvin Chapman’s professional baseball career really gives you a sense of the challenges faced by so many talented players trying

Dave Geisel put together a solid seven-season run in Major League Baseball as a reliable left-handed pitcher. He played for

Alfred Lee “Butch” Benton stands out as one of baseball’s more intriguing stories—his journey is a real example of potential

Warren Brusstar put together a solid nine-year run in Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher. He worked his way

Rob Picciolo wrapped up his nine-year Major League Baseball career in 1985, closing out a journey that took him from

Mike Jones made his mark as a left-handed pitcher during his Major League Baseball career with the Kansas City Royals

Mike O’Berry spent seven years in Major League Baseball as a backup catcher. He played for six different teams before

Jim Dorsey’s baseball career is one of those stories you don’t hear every day—a talented pitcher who spent most of

Mario Ramírez Torres spent six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985, wrapping up his career with the

Mike Ramsey wrapped up his Major League Baseball career in 1985, after seven seasons as a steady infielder in the

Tom Tellmann pitched five seasons in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He carved out a

Rogers Lee “Bobby” Brown might not be a household name for most baseball fans, but his seven-year run in Major

Mark Brouhard had a baseball career that gives us a fascinating look at the journey of a talented outfielder. He

Bobby Clark’s baseball career really captures what it’s like for a skilled defensive outfielder to grind out seven years in

David Paul Schuler’s pro baseball career didn’t last long, but his journey through Major League Baseball gives us a pretty

Joe DeSa’s baseball career is a bit of a heartbreaker. He was a talented guy who just never really got

Jim Lewis isn’t exactly a household name in baseball, but his story in Major League Baseball is all about grit

Martin Eugene Bystrom built a six-year career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher, taking the mound for the

Fred Stanley finished his 13-year Major League Baseball career with the Oakland Athletics in 1982. His journey started back in

George Vukovich put together a solid six-year run in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and

Jerry Dybzinski spent six years in Major League Baseball as a shortstop, suiting up for three teams between 1980 and

Scott Gregory Loucks has a story that feels familiar in pro baseball—a talented athlete who made it to the majors

Dick Tidrow, or “Dirt” as teammates called him, finished up his 13-year Major League Baseball career in 1984. The New

Glenn Abbott threw his last pitch in the majors on August 14, 1984, wrapping up an 11-year run across three

Rick Lysander carved out a unique spot in baseball history during his six-year ride through the majors from 1980 to

Jim Bibby’s name might not mean much to casual baseball fans, but his 12-year Major League run from 1972 to

José Morales put together a solid 12-year run in Major League Baseball, playing from 1973 to 1984 as a designated

Ned Yost wrapped up his baseball career quietly in 1985 after six seasons as a backup catcher in Major League

Craig Swan quietly wrapped up one of baseball’s most overlooked careers when he retired in 1984 after spending 12 seasons

Ron Hodges spent 12 seasons behind the plate for the New York Mets, quietly becoming one of the most dependable

Jerry Martin played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1984, but honestly, his story isn’t just about

Lawrence William Milbourne put together a solid 11-year Major League Baseball career as a utility infielder, bouncing around six different

Jim Essian played over a decade in Major League Baseball as a reliable catcher for five different teams from 1973

Bucky Dent wrapped up his 12-year Major League Baseball career in 1984 with the Kansas City Royals, closing the book

Roy Howell played 11 seasons as a Major League Baseball third baseman. He suited up for the Texas Rangers, Toronto

Tom Underwood wrapped up his eleven-year Major League Baseball career in 1984. That marked the end of a journey that