Author Topic: Has any two players had the same name in baseball (Read 5150 times)

Fredia · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 10:09:56 pm »

while both playing in the same year?

jonbloozy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:20:11 pm »

Just guessing here . . . YES

moriartp · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:42:33 pm »

2008 featured 2 Ryan Brauns and 2 Chris Youngs.

pravata · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:54:37 pm »

To avoid the stigma, most players change their name when they play baseball. Lance Berkman, little known fact, changed his name when he went to Rice. No one is really named Lance. His real name, Ignatio Queefman, just scared people. 1964 the entire the Kansas City Athletics team legally changed their names to Bert. Just Bert.

subnuclear · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2009, 05:50:49 am »

Quote from: pravata on February 26, 2009, 10:54:37 pm

His real name, Ignatio Queefman, ...

Its unpleasant to think what a fan group could do with that name. We really dodged a bullet there.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2009, 06:26:15 am »

There's never been anyone named Joe Jones in MLB history, there have been two with the name Steve Ontiveros.

JimR · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:45:26 am »

freshman English? repeat it.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:13:23 am »

There was Scott Servais ('88-'04) and Scott Service ('88-'04).

Hornstros · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:35:11 am »

can't forget about Brian Hunter and Brian Hunter in the mid 90s

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:00:11 am »

Gregory William Olson, C, and Greggory William Olson, P.

They missed teaming up as a pitcher/catcher duo in Atlanta by 1 year.

However, they were both on the 1990 All-Star teams.

JimR · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:13:17 am »

Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey in Seattle.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:41:21 am »

There was a Luis Gonzales that played for the Rockies a couple of years back, and there's that other one.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:46:50 am »

There were two Alex Rodriguezes weren't there?

Noe · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:53:09 am »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on February 27, 2009, 09:00:11 am

Gregory William Olson, C, and Greggory William Olson, P.

They missed teaming up as a pitcher/catcher duo in Atlanta by 1 year.

However, they were both on the 1990 All-Star teams.

I was going to say Greg Olson (pitcher) and Greg Olson (catcher), but you beat me to it. There was a Jose Uribe and a Jose Uribe, but one unfortunately passed away in a tragic car accident.

homer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:50:10 am »

There was Eny Cabreja and Wandy Rodriguez.

Limey · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:59:01 am »

Quote from: homer on February 27, 2009, 10:50:10 am

There was Eny Cabreja and Wandy Rodriguez.

One unfortunately passed away in a tragic immigration clampdown.

pravata · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:02:17 am »

Quote from: homer on February 27, 2009, 10:50:10 am

There was Eny Cabreja and Wandy Rodriguez.

For a short while, Miguel Tejada age 31 and Miguel Tejada age 33.

homer · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:03:42 am »

Quote from: pravata on February 27, 2009, 11:02:17 am

For a short while, Miguel Tejada age 31 and Miguel Tejada age 33.

Don't forget Albert Pujols and Albert Pujols.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:06:16 am »

There was that little skinny dude named Barry Bonds that played for the Pirates in the early '90s and Barry Bonds from the Giants.

strosrays · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:28:25 am »

Lee May, Lee Maye

Billy Williams, Billy Williams

Steve Barber LHP, Steve Barber RHP

Robert John "Bob" Miller, Robert Lane "Bob Miller, Robert Gerald "Bob" Miller (all pitchers)

Jeff D'Amico, Jeff D'Amico

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:34:19 am »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on February 27, 2009, 09:46:50 am

There were two Alex Rodriguezes weren't there?

You're thinking of the two Alex Gonzalez-es.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:56:38 am »

Weren't there two Pedro Martinezes in the early '90s? I remember announcers/writers using their initials for awhile, 'til one disappeared and the other one became all-world.

Duman · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:57:10 am »

Mark McLemore the 2nd sacker and Mark McLemore the pitcher

Duman · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:02:08 pm »

Frank Thomas the big hurt
Frank Thomas "the big donkey" who played for the Astros in 65.

strosrays · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Duman on February 27, 2009, 12:02:08 pm

Frank Thomas the big hurt
Frank Thomas "the big donkey" who played for the Astros in 65.

If were are opening it up to players who didn't play at the same time, there are tons (tonnes to you, Limey) of them.

Anyway,

Pat Kelly, Pat Kelly

Mike Marshall, Mike Marshall

Dave Roberts, Dave Roberts (both played in San Diego, and in Houston, though at different times)

Chris Young, Chris Young (present)

Fredia · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:10:12 pm »

i am impressed well done

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:48:19 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on February 27, 2009, 01:10:12 pm

i am impressed well done

high praise indeed

Wild Dog · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:26:03 pm »

The 1963 steM had two Bob Millers. They actually roomed together...and they were both pretty bad. is this what you mean?

Damn, I could have used this tomorrow.

Wild Dog · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:14:04 pm »

Quote from: strosrays on February 27, 2009, 12:26:23 pm

Dave Roberts, Dave Roberts (both played in San Diego, and in Houston, though at different times)

There were actually 3 different Dave Roberts who wore an Astros uniform. One was an original .45 who couldn't hit worth a damn.

Reuben · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2009, 11:19:04 am »

there were two Greg Millers recently, I believe, though not sure if both made the majors.

juliogotay · « **Reply #30 on:** March 01, 2009, 02:17:14 pm »

In the NFL we have the unliklihood of two Roy Williams' on the same team.

L.I. Bill · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:32:51 am »

Quote from: Wild Dog on February 27, 2009, 08:26:03 pm

The 1963 steM had two Bob Millers. They actually roomed together...and they were both pretty bad.

Both RHPs too, something which (not surprisingly) confused the hell out of Casey Stengel.
Eventually, the story goes, he settled on calling each by a different name although I don't think either was any variant of Robert/Bobby/Bob.

The 2000 NYM had two pitchers named Bobby Jones, one a white righty, the other a black lefty and therefore much more easily distinguishable.

mrpink · « **Reply #32 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:19:51 am »

I didn't see anyone mention Greg Harris and Greg Harris. One of whom could throw ambidextr... uh ... with both arms.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:29:03 am »

Quote from: mrpink on March 03, 2009, 09:19:51 am

I didn't see anyone mention Greg Harris and Greg Harris. One of whom could throw ambidextr... uh ... with both arms.

So they kind of combine for three.

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