1980s

John Stearns, who fans knew as the “Bad Dude,” made his mark in baseball during a wild decade with the […]

Mike Caldwell wrapped up his baseball career in 1984, closing out 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. He started out

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

Pete Falcone put together a solid ten-year run in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher. He played for four

Tucker Ashford’s baseball journey feels like one of those classic sports stories—huge potential, but the path through the big leagues

Rafael Landestoy left his mark on Major League Baseball during a career that stretched over eight seasons, ending in 1984.

Eddie Miller isn’t exactly a household name in baseball, but he still holds a quirky spot in Major League Baseball

Jerry Remy built a solid ten-year career in Major League Baseball before finally hanging up his cleats in 1984. He

Sid Monge made his mark over a solid, decade-long career in Major League Baseball, serving as a reliable relief pitcher

Biff Pocoroba isn’t exactly a household name these days, but he carved out a memorable decade as a catcher for

John Junior “Champ” Summers managed to carve out an 11-year career in Major League Baseball, playing for six teams from

Leon Roberts put together an 11-year Major League Baseball career from 1974 to 1984, bouncing between six different teams in

Frank LaCorte built a decade-long career in Major League Baseball, throwing his last pitch in 1984. Born in San Jose,

Paul Hartzell’s baseball career is a tale of a determined pitcher who carved out a place for himself in Major

Bill Nahorodny put together a solid nine-season run in Major League Baseball as a catcher, suiting up for six different

Ron Jackson spent a decade in Major League Baseball, from 1975 to 1984, showing off his versatility as both an

Marv Foley’s baseball career didn’t last long, but his last at-bat turned out to be one of those wild, unforgettable

Tony Brizzolara is one of baseball’s more unusual stories. He spent nearly a decade in pro baseball, but only got

Bob Lacey built a unique seven-year career in Major League Baseball, showing both the promise and unpredictability of professional pitching.

Mike Vail’s baseball career reads like a rollercoaster—full of wild highs and, honestly, some really tough lows. Born on November

Baseball fans often wonder what happened to players who showed promise but never quite reached superstar status. Jim Anderson, a

Eugene Richards Jr. made his mark on Major League Baseball as a speedster who could change the game with both

Pat Putnam built an eight-year Major League Baseball career as a left-handed first baseman, swinging for the Texas Rangers, Seattle

Mark Wagner’s name might not ring out in baseball history like some of his peers, but his nine-year run in

Jeff Newman put together a solid nine-year run in Major League Baseball as a catcher and first baseman, playing from

Rich Gale stood a towering six feet seven inches on the pitcher’s mound, making him one of the tallest guys

Garry Hancock made his mark in baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s, playing for two American League teams

Joey McLaughlin put together a solid eight-year run as a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, pitching from 1977

Mitchell Page exploded onto the baseball scene in 1977, delivering one of the most memorable rookie seasons in Oakland Athletics

John Castino’s baseball career was pretty spectacular, even if it didn’t last long. He played just six seasons with the

Todd Cruz put together a professional baseball career that lasted six seasons in Major League Baseball. He played for six

Steve Comer’s baseball career really showed how determination can sometimes outshine raw talent. This right-handed pitcher from Minneapolis spent seven

Dave Stegman wrapped up his six-season Major League Baseball career in 1984. His journey through pro baseball really shows what

Bill Fahey put together an 11-year run in Major League Baseball as a steady backup catcher, playing from 1971 to

Ed Farmer’s journey through Major League Baseball really tells the story of a pitcher who battled through early struggles and

Roberto “Bobby” Ramos wrapped up his Major League Baseball career in 1984, closing out a six-season run that took him

Broderick Perkins spent seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984, mostly playing first base for the San

Jim Barr’s name probably doesn’t jump out at most casual baseball fans, but he carved out a spot in Major

Dave Goltz put together a solid 12-year run in Major League Baseball, pitching from 1972 to 1983 for three different

Chuck Rainey wrapped up his six-year Major League Baseball career in 1984, closing the book on a pitcher who really

Richard Walter Zisk put together a solid 13-year run in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1983. Born in Brooklyn,

Larry Christenson spent all 11 seasons of his Major League Baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies. He became one of

Jon Matlack put together a 13-year career in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1983, and honestly, he was one

Don Hood pitched left-handed and managed to carve out a solid decade in Major League Baseball, bouncing around five teams

Mike Ivie’s baseball career is honestly one of the more puzzling stories in Major League Baseball history. The towering first

James Douglas Bird wrapped up his Major League Baseball career in 1983, ending a ten-year run that took him from

Tim Blackwell probably isn’t a name most baseball fans toss around, but his ten-year run in Major League Baseball really

Elías Sosa spent over a decade as one of baseball’s most reliable relief pitchers. He appeared in 601 games across