24. Corpus Christi Hooks Best Players of All time

Frank Jones

The Corpus Christi Hooks are an exciting Minor League Baseball team located in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Named for its association with fishing, the Hooks proudly represent their hometown and have been affiliated with Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros since 2005.

Fans can enjoy a game at Whataburger Field, which opened in 2005 and is home to all the fun that comes along with minor league baseball.

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1. Yordan Álvarez

Infielder

Yordan Álvarez Career

  • All-Star (2022), World Series champion (2022), ALCS MVP (2021), All-MLB First Team (2022), 2× All-MLB Second Team (2019, 2021), Silver Slugger Award (2022), AL Rookie of the Year (2019)

Yordan Álvarez was born in Cuba on June 27, 1997. He signed with the Houston Astros as a free agent in 2019 and made his MLB debut that season. Astros so far this season.

RBIs in 463 career MLB innings. In 2019 he won the Silver Slugger Award as the best hitter in baseball (batting average, home runs, slugging percentage). 

Yordan Alvárez is considered one of the top young hitters in baseball and should continue to improve over time. Yordan Alvarez was born on October 2, 1997 in Havana, Cuba. He is a right-handed pitcher and outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). 

In 2019, Alvarez made his MLB debut with the Astros and had a successful season as he led all American League rookies in batting average (.290) and home runs (24).

He also won AL Rookie of the Year honors after being one of only two players to have at least 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases in their inaugural season with an organization. Cuba at 15U Baseball World Championship where they finished 3rd overall behind Japan and Canada.

Also Played For: houston astros, mlb

2. Framber Valdez

Pitcher

Career

  • All-Star (2022), World Series champion (2022), All-MLB First Team (2022)

Framber Valdez is a 29-year old pitcher for the Houston Astros. Framber was born in Palenque, Dominican Republic on November 19th, 1993. He made his MLB debut with the Astros on August 21st of this year against the Seattle Mariners and finished up his debut outing with 3 innings pitched and no runs allowed while striking out one batter.

Valdez has spent most of his career playing in the minors, but he did make some appearances for the Astros during their 2017 season as well as 2018 thus far. 

Framber throws from a left-handed perspective and bats right handed which gives him an advantage against southpaws that he's faced so far in his career. Framber Valdez was an All-Star pitcher in 2022 and won the World Series that year.

Framber Valdez had a 3.38 ERA and 497 strikeouts in his career. Framber Valdez played for the Houston Astros from 2018 to 2022, winning two championships with them during that time period.

3. George Springer

Outfielder

George Springer Career

  • 4× All-Star (2017–2019, 2022), World Series champion (2017), World Series MVP (2017), 2× Silver Slugger Award (2017, 2019)

Springer was drafted in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Houston Astros. Springer has a batting average of .285 and is one of only four players in MLB history to hit for an average over .

300 with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in three consecutive seasons (along with Alex Rodriguez, Giancarlo Stanton, and Mike Trout).

Springer led all major leagues with 47 triples during the 2017 season. He also ranked second in slugging percentage (.595) behind only Bryce Harper among outfielders who had at least 150 plate appearances that year. 

In 2018, Springer batted .306 with 32 home runs and 113 RBIs en route to being named MVP of the American League playoffs; this earned him his first career championship ring as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays George Springer is a three-time all-star and 2017 world series champion with the Houston Astros.

George Springer has been very consistent in his career, hitting a batting average of .269 with 221 home runs and 584 RBIs over the course of nine seasons. In addition to being an all-around hitter, Springer also possesses elite speed which helps him steal bases and score runs on defense. 

As one of only six players in MLB history with at least 300 doubles, triples, and homers before turning 25 years old, there's no doubt that George Springer is one of the most talented hitters in baseball today. With another five or more seasons left in his prime, fans can expect continued dominance from this superstar slugger.

4. Kyle Tucker

Outfielder

Kyle Tucker Career

  • All-Star (2022), World Series champion (2022), 2× All-MLB Second Team (2021, 2022), Gold Glove Award (2022), AL triples leader (2020)

Kyle Tucker was a top prospect in the Astros organization before he made his MLB debut in 2018. Tucker has had some struggles at the plate, but is still a quality player who can hit for average and power.

He's also an above-average fielder with good speed and range. The Astros hope that Tucker will continue to improve as he becomes more experienced in the big leagues. Kyle Tucker is a 24-year old second baseman for the Houston Astros.

He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft and has had a very successful career thus far, playing on both sides of the ball. Tucker has been one of the most consistent players in baseball over his short career and is considered to be among its best young talents.

Along with being an outstanding hitter and fielder, he also throws out plenty of baserunners - something that sets him apart from other players at his position. In 2020, Kyle Tucker became just the third player in MLB history to hit three triples in a single season, joining Billy Hamilton ( Reds ) and Jose Altuve ( Astros ).

His achievements have made him one of Baseball's most exciting young stars and he looks set to continue developing into one of professional sports' biggest legends.

Also Played For: mlb under 25

5. Cristian Javier

Pitcher

Career

  • World Series champion (2022), Pitched a combined no-hitter vs. the New York Yankees on June 25, 2022, Pitched a combined no-hitter vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on November 2, 2022 in Game 4 of the 2022 World Series

Cristian Javier is a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros. He made his MLB debut in 2020 and has since appeared in 5 games, all of which he started.

His statistics include a 0-1 record, 2 strikeouts, and 1 walk in 3 innings pitched. Cristian Javier was born on March 26th 1997 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He attended college at Florida State University before being drafted by the Astros in the 2017 amateur draft Javier, 25, is a pitcher for the Houston Astros.

He has had a successful career in which he's won two World Series titles and recorded 378 strikeouts. Javier was born in the Dominican Republic and played college baseball at Louisiana State University before signing with the Astros as a free agent in 2020.

Javier made his major league debut on May 4, 2020 against the Seattle Mariners and went on to finish his first season with an 18-7 record and 3.05 ERA.

In 2021, Javier led all American League pitchers with 19 wins despite posting a 3-5 record and 178 strikeouts over 177 innings pitched as part of an injury plagued season for him (he missed time due to biceps surgery). 

The following year saw Javier post another stellar campaign statistically: 21 victories while pitching to a 2-3 record but only 319 1/3 innings because of injuries once again (a torn ACL ended up costing him most of September).

And finally, in 2022 it was all come together for Cristian Javier; winning 20 games en route to back-to-back World Series championships alongside teammate Justin Verlander - who also contributed significantly throughout this run of success (winning 11 games during these playoffs.).

6. Bryan Abreu

Pitcher

Career

  • World Series champion (2022), Pitched a combined no-hitter vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on November 2, 2022 in Game 4 of the 2022 World Series

Bryan Abreu is a 25-year-old pitcher for the Houston Astros. He made his MLB debut on July 31st and has yet to disappoint. Bryan was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but moved to the United States when he was just 2 years old.

As a youngling, Bryan showed great promise both on the mound and at the plate – something that has continued into adulthood. In 2017, he won MVP honors with Team USA during their victory over Cuba in the Pan American Games. 

Bryan's skill set includes a powerful arm coupled with devastating slider mechanics which have led many analysts to believe that he could be one of the top pitchers in baseball within 3 or 4 years time.

While there are still hurdles left for him to clear (namely consistency), Bryan Abreu is already making an impact on Major League Baseball and we look forward to seeing more from him in future seasons.

7. Chas McCormick

Outfielder

Career

  • World Series champion (2022)

McCormick was born on April 19, 1995 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He played for the Astros' minor league affiliate, the Lancaster JetHawks, from 2016-2018 before making his MLB debut with the team in 2021.

McCormick is a right-handed outfielder who throws left-handed. Injuries have been an issue for McCormick throughout his career; he has missed time due to various injuries including a torn ACL and surgery to repair that injury.

Despite this hiccup, he has still managed to play in over 100 games each season since debuting with Houston. McCormick's greatest strength may be his hit tool; as of 2018 he had a .284 batting average across all levels of baseball which ranked him eighth among American League players (minors included).

With enough plate appearances and good health luck, McCormick projects as an above-average hitter given his ability to make consistent contact at any level of play. 

His speed also plays well into his game; while not elite by any means, it is respectable enough that teams might feel comfortable playing him in center field or even occasionally pinch running if needed down the stretch or during extra innings games (McCormick stole 31 bases across three seasons between High-A and AA).

Finally,, Cormick's defensive abilities are solid but unspectacular given how often he misses time due to injury - according to Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), only four outfielders rated worse than him out of 111 qualified players heading into 2019 season.

Though some scouts believe that part of what allows him keep playing despite these issues is just how fundamentally sound defensive he seems overall despite occasional lapses judgementally speaking (.988 fielding percentage combined between Low-A+/AA).

Overall then Chas McCormick presents himself as someone whose skillset likely translates fairly well at least offensively & potentially defensively too should healthy scratch marks become less common considering numerous talented young outfielders coming through baseball annually nowadays.

Though there will certainly always remain room for improvement especially when it comes up against tougher competition more regularly going forward.

8. Lance McCullers Jr.

Pitcher

Lance McCullers Jr. Career

  • All-Star (2017), 2× World Series champion (2017, 2022)

Lance McCullers Jr. was born on October 2, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. He made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 2017 and has been pitching for them ever since.

Lance McCullers Jr.'s main focus is on throwing strikes and keeping the ball down deep in the strike zone to help his team win games. In 2018, Lance McCullers Jr led all American League pitchers with an ERA of 3.51 which was good for third place overall in the league behind Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber.

His stats also show that he's one of the most successful starting pitchers when it comes to winning games - he boasts a record of 104-60 (.659). 

Lance McCullers Jr.'s success has earned him many awards including being named a finalist for both The AL MVP award (which went to Mookie Betts) and The Cy Young award (which went to Patrick Corbin ).

9. Yuli Gurriel

Designated hitter

Yuli Gurriel Career

  • 2x World Series champion (2017, 2022), Gold Glove Award (2021), AL batting champion (2021), All-World Baseball Classic Team (2006)

Yuli Gurriel was born in Cuba on June 9th, 1984. He started playing baseball at a very young age and quickly became one of the top prospects in his country.

In 2006, Gurriel defected to Japan and joined the Yokohama DeNA BayStars as their first baseman. After two seasons with the BayStars, he was traded to the Houston Astros for pitcher Lucas Harrell in August of 2016.

In 27 MLB games played so far this season, Gurriel has hit .305 with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs (he also has 4 stolen bases). Yuli is now considered one of the best free agent bats available this year and is expected to sign with a team soon.

Gurriel, who was born in the Dominican Republic and played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league before joining the Houston Astros in 2016, is a two-time World Series champion (2017, 2022). 

He has won numerous awards during his career including a Gold Glove Award (2021), AL batting champion (2021) and All-World Baseball Classic Team selection (2006).

10. José Urquidy

Pitcher

Career

  • World Series champion (2022)

José Urquidy is a 27-year old pitcher for the Astros. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by Houston and made his debut with them earlier this year.

José has spent most of his career pitching in Mexico, but he's now getting some exposure in the United States with Houston. He throws right-handed and bats left-handed, so he'll be facing opposite batters on most occasions.

José is known for having a strong fastball that can reach speeds up to 102 mph, as well as an effective slider and changeup combination José Urquidy is a talented pitcher with 24 wins and 13 losses in his MLB career. 

He has pitched for the Houston Astros since 2019, where he has had success by maintaining an earned run average of 3.74 and striking out 281 batters over 173 innings pitched.

José Urquidy is a world champion who won the 2022 World Series title with the Houston Astros..

11. Hunter Brown

Pitcher

Career

  • World Series champion (2022)

Hunter Brown made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros on September 5, 2022. Brown is a starting pitcher and has had success in the minors. He was drafted by the Astros in the second round of the 2018 MLB draft.

Brown is 24 years old and stands 6'1''. He bats right-handed and throws right-handed. Hunter Brown is a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as one of the best young pitchers in baseball. 

He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 5th round of the 2018 MLB draft and quickly showed his potential, posting a 2-0 record with an ERA of 0.89 and 22 strikeouts over 21 innings pitched during rookie ball this season.

Brown made his major league debut on July 14th against the Los Angeles Angels, pitching six scoreless innings to help lead Houston to a 4-1 victory. Hunter Brown is expected to be part of Houston’s rotation for years to come and could develop into one of the game’s top pitchers down the line.

12. Preston Tucker

Fresno Grizzlies

Preston Tucker

Tucker is a left-handed outfielder for the Houston Astros. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 2009 MLB Draft, but did not sign with them and instead played in Korea for the Kia Tigers.

Tucker made his MLB debut with the Astros on May 7th, 2015 and has since appeared in 104 games total (47 starts). His most productive season to date came in 2017 when he hit .284/.368/.528 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs en route to being named an All-Star selection.

Tucker signed a two year deal worth $8 million with the Padres prior to 2018, but struggled mightily at bat (.179 batting average) throughout both seasons leading him to be released at midseason 2019. 

In January 2020, Tucker agreed terms on a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim where he will serve as depth behind established outfielders Michael Brantley, Ian Kinsler and Matt Davidson among others.

Also Played For: 2012 major league baseball draft

13. Pedro Severino

Pedro Severino Career

  • Batting average: .235
  • Home runs: 33
  • Runs batted in: 134

Severino is a catcher who was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. In 2018, Severino with the San Diego Padres registered a batting average of .267 and threw out 41% of attempted base stealers.

Severino has played for both the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres organizations throughout his career thus far. 

Severino is currently 29 years old and has yet to reach arbitration eligibility according to reports from multiple outlets as of 2019-2020 offseason workouts Pedro Severino was born on September 20, 1992 in the Dominican Republic.

He began his professional career with the Washington Nationals organization in 2015 and has since played for the Baltimore Orioles (2017), Milwaukee Brewers (2018-2021) and now back to Washington Nationals for 2022 season. 

Pedro Severino is a right-handed pitcher who throws a fastball, slider, changeup and forkball. 

His fastball averages around 97 MPH while his slider is also very good at 78 MPH which make him one of the most effective pitchers in MLB today when it comes to strikeout ability as he has averaged 9 strikeouts per nine innings throughout his career so far.

He has been voted by fans as NL Pitcher of The Month twice - once during 2018 MLB season with Milwaukee Brewers and again during 2019 MLB season with Washington Nationals.

Where he went 11-0 with 1 save during that period. Pedro Severino is married to Alejandra Gomez from Nicaragua who gave birth to their first child named Luca on October 25th, 2020 which makes him a daddy for the first time.

Also Played For: arizona fall league

14. Grae Kessinger

Grae Kessinger

Grae Kessinger is a shortstop for the Houston Astros. She was drafted by the Astros in the first round of the 2012 draft. In 2014, she started playing in all 162 games for Houston and hit .269 with four home runs and 55 RBIs.

Her best season came in 2016 when she hit .295 with 20 home runs and 96 RBIs. Grae has been an All-Star twice (2015, 2017) and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2016 Grae Kessinger is a 25-year-old right fielder who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.

Kessinger played college ball at Mississippi State University, where he hit .292 with 12 home runs and 58 RBIs in 116 games. The outfielder was named to both the All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Tournament Team as a junior in 2016. 

In 2015, he led Mississippi State with a career-high 33 doubles and ranked second on team with 104 hits while slashing .323/.421/.524 overall.

Kessinger competed for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team from 2014 through 2017, playing in four World Baseball Classic qualifiers (2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018) and one Final Four tournament appearance (2017). 

He has also appeared for the United States Virgin Islands national baseball team at international competition on multiple occasions since his 2013 debut age 16 years old. He currently holds UVI records for most total bases (217), slugging percentage (.707) and OPS+ (191).

15. Forrest Whitley

Pitcher

Forrest Whitley

Forrest Whitley is a 25-year-old pitcher for the Houston Astros. Forrest Whitley was drafted by the Astros in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft. 

At just 18 years old, Forrest Whitley made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Class A Midwest League and went on to record a 2.48 ERA in 26 starts over two seasons (2015, 2016).

In 2017, Whitley began his season with Corpus Christi of the Double-A Texas League and finished it up with Fresno ofthe Triple-A Pacific Coast League where he posted a combined 3.28 ERA in 103 innings pitched between both teams. 

On July 23rd, 2018, Whitley made his major league debut against Boston Red Sox and recorded 1 inning pitched before being pulled after allowing 4 earned runs on 5 hits while striking out one batter.

On August 14th,2018, Whitley got his first win as an Astro when he faced off against Toronto Blue Jays pitching 8 scoreless innings en route to a 9–0 victory at Minute Maid Park... Forrest Whitley has played sparingly this season due to injuries but is expected back soon barring any setbacks.

16. Shay Whitcomb

Shay Whitcomb was drafted by the Astros in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft. He made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros after being selected as a starter for their rookie ball team.

In 2019, he was promoted to Corpus Christi where he hit .264/.351/.412 with 12 home runs and 61 RBIs in 138 games. The following year, Whitcomb spent time at both levels of Class A Advanced (Hooks) before hitting .269/.353/.446 with 21 homers and 83 RBIs in 129 games between Corpus Christi and Fresno Grizzlies.

As a result of this strong performance, Whitcomb has been named to represent Team USA at the 2020 World Baseball Classic qualifiers later this month alongside fellow Astro Josh Reddick Shay Whitcomb is a pitcher for the Thousand Oaks Angels. Shay was drafted in the 8th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres.

In his junior year at Thousand Oaks High School, he led his team to a CIF Southern Section Division IV Championship and an appearance in the state championships game where they were defeated by eventual champion Bishop O'Dowd High School 9-7. As a senior, Shay was rated as one of California's top 10 prospects by Perfect Game.

He finished 3rd in voting for California Player of The Year and had an ERA under 2 while striking out over 100 batters in just 60 innings pitched on his way to being named MVP of the West Coast League playoffs. 

After signing with Padres, it wasn't long until he made his professional debut with rookie league Eugene (OR) in August 2017 pitching 5 scoreless innings before earning promotion to Single-A Fort Wayne (IN).

In 12 starts between both levels, Shay has compiled a 4-1 record with 21 strikeouts and only 7 walks en route to being named Midwest League Pitcher Of The Week twice and Baseball.

 America Minor League Pitcher Of The Month once after dominating high level competition including appearances against short season Williamsport (PA), Low A Lake Elsinore (CA), Double A San Antonio Missions (TX)and Triple A Albuquerque Isotopes(NM).

17. Garrett Stubbs

Garrett Stubbs

Garrett Stubbs is a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was drafted by the Phillies in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft. In 2017, he hit .281 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs in 127 games.

His best season came in 2018 when he hit .291 with 25 home runs and 85 RBIs in 159 games. Garrett Stubbs has represented Team USA at several international tournaments, including the World Baseball Classic and Pan American Games Garrett Stubbs made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros in 2019.

His batting average is .230 and he has 5 home runs to his name so far this season. He has 22 RBIs, which shows that he is a very productive hitter on the field. Stubbs was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in June of 2022, and will be with them until at least 2024.

18. Jon Singleton

Infielder

Jon Singleton

Jon Singleton was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 2009. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2012 and spent most of his time at first base, but also played some left field.

In 2015, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves and had a breakout season, hitting .285/.344/.530 with 29 home runs and 105 RBIs in 148 games. He is a career .247 hitter with 116 home runs and 498 RBIs in 603 games over six seasons in the majors.

Jon Singleton made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 2014. He batted .171 and hit 14 home runs in just over 100 games played during that season. In 2015, he had a much better year, batting .236 with 50 RBIs and helping the Astros reach their first World Series since 2005.

After playing for HOU again in 2016, Singleton was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline but did not have as good of a season there (.204 average). 

Jon is currently on waivers and may be claimed by any team before being sent down to AAA or released from baseball altogether.

19. Delino DeShields Jr.

Outfielder

Delino DeShields Jr.

DeShields was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2009, and has spent his entire career with the team. He is a two-time All-Star and won Gold Glove Awards in 2016 and 2017.

In 2020, DeShields will be an unrestricted free agent after playing out the final year of his contract with the Indians. He is known for being a strong hitter who can play all three outfield positions well.

He has also been called "the best defensive outfielder in baseball." DeShields married actress Nia Long in 2018; they have one child together Delino DeShields Jr.

is a professional baseball player who played for the Texas Rangers from 2015 to 2019. Delino DeShields Jr. was born on April 8, 1992 in Mobile, Alabama and attended Daphne High School where he starred in both football and baseball. 

After graduating from high school, DeShields signed with the Rangers as an undrafted free agent and made his Major League debut on April 8, 2015 at the age of 22 years old against the Oakland Athletics.

During his time with the Rangers, Delino DeShields Jr had a successful career batting average of .246 with 19 home runs and 139 RBI's while stealing 111 bases over 127 games played. 

In 2020, Delino DeShields Jr joined forces with Cleveland Indians organization after being traded by Texas Ranger along with Ryan Rua in exchange for Yan Gomes and Nick Goody.. He enjoyed another productive season hitting.

261/.317/.456with 11 HR's, 71 RBI's & 24 SB's en route to winning American League Gold Glove Award.

In 2021 he departed Cleveland Indians organization signing a one-year contract extension w/ Cincinnati Reds before departing again at seasons end due to injury Currently playing for Yokohama BayStars (Japan).

20. Cionel Perez

Pitcher

Perez made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017. Perez has a fastball that can reach up to 97 mph and an effective slider. Perez had Tommy John surgery in 2016, but is expected to be ready for the start of 2018 season.

Perez was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent in 2013. Perez has been a consistent pitcher for the Astros over the past few years. 

He throws a variety of pitches and can get big strikeouts when needed. Perez is not known as one of the best players on his team, but he does his job well and helps lead them to victory each time out.

Perez will likely be with the Astros for at least another two seasons, so fans should keep an eye on him in order to see how he continues to perform. Perez is versatile enough that he could potentially pitch in different roles for other teams down the line if desired.

Something that would make him even more valuable overall. Perez is currently under contract with Houston through 2022, so there's no need to worry about him leaving soon unless something unforeseen happens.

21. Yainer Díaz

Yainer Díaz

Díaz is a 24-year-old catcher for the Houston Astros. He was born in Azua, Dominican Republic and raised there before moving to the United States as a teenager.

Díaz played college baseball at Texas Tech University where he was named second team All American in 2018. The Astros drafted him with the 21st overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft and he made his debut later that year.

Díaz has received praise for his defensive skills behind the plate and hit .272/.373/.486 with three home runs over 161 minor league games between Class A Advanced Lancaster, Double A Corpus Christi, and Triple A Fresno this season.

Expectations are high for Díaz as he continues to develop both on offense and defensively at the major league level Yainer Díaz debuted with the Houston Astros in September of 2022. He had a batting average of .125 and no home runs during his rookie season.

Diaz has since played for the Astros through to present day, accumulating 1 run batted in (RBIs).

22. César Gómez

Career

  • : Real Madrid
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1984–1990: Castilla: 65: (1)
  • 1990–1992: Valladolid: 53: (2)
  • 1992–1997: Tenerife: 164: (3)
  • 1997–2001: Roma: 3: (0)
  • Total: : 285: (6)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

César Gómez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Atlético Madrid and the Spain national team. He began his career at Real Madrid, appearing in over 400 official games across all competitions before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2007.

With Atlético, he has won three La Liga titles and two Copa del Reys, helping the club reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 2014–15. In total, Gómez has made nearly 100 international appearances for Spain since making his debut in 1998; he represented his country at both Euro 2000 and the 2006 World Cup finals.

After announcing his retirement from international football following the 2018 FIFA World Cup competition, Gómez announced that he would join newly-promoted Premier League side Liverpool as their new captain on 1 July 2019.

23. Joe Perez

Joe Perez is a young third baseman with the Houston Astros. Perez was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Astros. Perez has impressed during his short time in professional baseball, and he could be a key player for the team down the road.

Perez is known for his strong batting skills, as well as his ability to throw out runners at third base. Joe Perez is an up-and-coming talent who looks poised to make an impact on both sides of the ball in future seasons Joe Perez made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in April of 2022.

Joe Perez is a left-handed hitter and has not hit any home runs or batted over .100 yet in his career. Joe Perez does have 3 RBIs on the season which is good for an eighth place spot on the team's batting average list. 

Joe Perez will likely see more playing time as we move forward, as he shows some promise as a hitter; but it remains to be seen how much success he'll have at the MLB level overall.

24. Gregorio Petit

Gregorio Petit

Gregorio Petit was born on December 10, 1984 in Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela. He signed with the Oakland Athletics as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and made his MLB debut that year.

After playing for the Athletics and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, he retired in 2016. In 2018, he rejoined the Angels as a special assistant to their general manager Scooter Gennett.

Petit was signed by the Oakland Athletics as an international free agent in 2008. He made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2009 and played for them until 2014. Petit then signed with the Houston Astros and played for them from 2014 to 2016, before being traded to the Yankees in 2015.

Petit spent two seasons with New York before rejoining Minnesota in 2018. In total, Petit has played 112 MLB games and has a batting average of .249 along with 4 home runs and 35 RBIs.

Final Words

The Corpus Christi Hooks are an exciting Minor League Baseball team located in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, Texas. The Hooks have had a number of exciting players over the years and some of their best include: Mike Piazza, Carlos Beltran, and Joey Votto.

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