Relief pitcher nicknamed “El Pulpo” (via Michael)
Who is Antonio Alfonseca
This Marlins player slashed .425/.452/.700 (1.152 OPS) in 2021 Spring Training. Just needs to stay healthy!
Who is Garrett Cooper
Scott Cousins collided at home plate with this star catcher in 2011
Who is Buster Posey
Former top prospect didn't quite pan out
Who is Jeremy Hermida
In 2012, this All-Star pitcher commuted daily from Broward county to Marlins Park because his pit bull was banned from Miami-Dade (via Ely's dog)
Who is Mark Buehrle
Led all Marlins hitters with 19 hits during 2018 Spring Training to secure his spot on the Opening Day roster
Who is Lewis Brinson
After some injury scares earlier in the year, this player ended last season by playing in each of the Marlins' final 39 games
Who is Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Played with the 2016 Marlins at the end of his 12-year MLB career
Who is Jeff Francoeur
This current Marlins player attended the same university as Lynn Bowden Jr., Aimé Mabika, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro (via Carl/@carlcvo)
Who is Zach Pop
The Marlins surprisingly released this veteran in March 2019 after he allowed 6 home runs in Spring Training
Who is Dan Straily
Led the 1997 Marlins pitching staff in wins, but missed the World Series—and the entire 1998 season—with a torn rotator cuff
Who is Alex Fernandez
World Series champion
Who is Ugueth Urbina
The most recent Marlin to hit for over .200 ISO (slugging percentage minus batting average) in a qualified season (via Navi/@MarlinsDiscord)
Who is Brian Anderson (2019)
The Marlins posted a 26-5 Spring Training record in this year, by far their best mark in franchise history
What is 1997
The only season of Miguel Rojas' career in which he didn't spend any time on the injured list or in the minor leagues
What is 2018
Journeyman who recently passed through Miami
Who is Nick Vincent
In 2003, he became the only former Marlins pitcher to record a postseason victory against the Fish (via Sean Millerick/@miasportsminute)
Who is Matt Clement
This player hit 4 triples during 2015 Spring Training; he had only 3 triples in his entire MLB regular season career with the Mets and Marlins
Who is Jordany Valdespin
The start of Edward Cabrera's 2021 season was delayed after suffering this unusual injury to his throwing arm
What is an inflamed nerve/nerve inflammation
61 games pitched for the Marlins
Who is Tyler Kinley