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2008 Player & Manager Representatives

The top players and managers from all six divisions will participate in the 2008 Home Run Challenge. Participants include Ken Griffey Jr., Nomar Garciaparra, Tony La Russa, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter and Joe Torre.

Team representatives speak out about the importance of prostate cancer research and encourage fans to make a pledge. Some appear in public service announcements, while others donate autographed merchandise and participate in stadium events to raise awareness about this exciting way to join the fight.

Select from the following links for biographies of all these baseball greats, including career stats and little known facts: 

Team Player Manager
Arizona Diamondbacks Eric Byrnes Bob Melvin
Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones Bobby Cox
Baltimore Orioles Nick Markakis Dave Trembley
Boston Red Sox Sean Casey
David Ortiz
Terry Francona
Chicago Cubs

Derrek Lee

Lou Piniella
Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko
Jim Thome
Ozzie Guillen
Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey, Jr.
Scott Hatteberg
Dusty Baker
Cleveland Indians Travis Hafner Eric Wedge
Colorado Rockies Todd Helton Clint Hurdle
Detroit Tigers Brandon Inge Jim Leyland
Florida Marlins Luis Gonzalez
Jacque Jones
Josh Willingham
Fredi Gonzalez
Houston Astros Lance Berkman
Miguel Tejada
Cecil Cooper
Kansas City Royals Jose Guillen
Mark Teahen
Trey Hillman
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Garret Anderson
Torii Hunter
Mike Scioscia
Los Angeles Dodgers Nomar Garciaparra Joe Torre
Milwaukee Brewers Mike Cameron
Jason Kendall
Ned Yost
Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer Ron Gardenhire
New York Mets Carlos Delgado Willie Randolph
New York Yankees Jason Giambi
Derek Jeter
Alex Rodriguez
Joe Girardi
Oakland Athletics Eric Chavez Bob Geren
Philadelphia Phillies

Geoff Jenkins
Chase Utley

Charlie Manuel
Pittsburgh Pirates Jason Bay
Jack Wilson
John Russell
San Diego Padres

Brian Giles

Bud Black
San Francisco Giants Dave Roberts
Aaron Rowand
Bruce Bochy
Seattle Mariners Richie Sexson John McLaren
St. Louis Cardinals

Cesar Izturis
Albert Pujols
Jason LaRue

Tony La Russa
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Carlos Pena Joe Maddon
Texas Rangers Hank Blalock
Frank Catalanotto
Ron Washington
Toronto Blue Jays Scott Rolen
Vernon Wells
Brad Wilkerson
John Gibbons
Washington Nationals Aaron Boone
Nick Johnson
Manny Acta

 

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