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Jon Steven Garland (born September 27, 1979) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.After being drafted by the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1997, Garland played for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies.
The following is a list of Major League Baseball players, retired or active. As of the end of the 2011 season , there have been 934 players with a last name that begins with G who have been on a major league roster at some point.
Jonathan Lee Singleton (born September 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers. Singleton grew up in Long Beach, California, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009.
Granada Hills native and veteran MLB pitcher Jon Garland just sold a scenic Mediterranean-style home in the San Fernando Valley for $2.18 million.
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Dozens of father-and-son combinations have played or managed in Major League Baseball (MLB).. The first was Jack Doscher, son of Herm Doscher, who made his debut in 1903.. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-and-son duo to play in MLB at the same time, in 1989 when Ken Jr. was called up by the Seattle Mariners while Ken Sr. was playing with the Cincinnati Reds.
Barred from Major League Baseball during his prime, Veeck's signing of the aging star in 1948 was viewed by many as another publicity stunt. At an official age of 42, Paige became the oldest rookie in Major League baseball history, and the first black pitcher. Paige ended the year with a 6–1 record with a 2.48 ERA, 45 strikeouts and two shutouts.
John Garland (Australian politician) (1862–1921), New South Wales Attorney-General; John J. Garland (1873–1925), Canadian politician; John W. Garland, United States university president and lawyer; Juan Garland (died 1775), an Irish military engineer in the service of Spain