MLB Brothers: A History of Sibling Rivalry and Teamwork
For many professional baseball players, the love for the sport and their athletic abilities run in the family. MLB siblings have competed both together as teammates and separately as rivals. Here are just a few of the many brothers who have played in the MLB over the years.
1. The DiMaggio Brothers: Joe, Dom, and Vince
The DiMaggio brothers are some of the most well-known baseball brothers in history. Joe, the eldest of the three, played for the New York Yankees and was a legendary athlete, winning nine World Series championships. Dom spent his career with the Boston Red Sox, while Vince played for various teams including the Boston Bees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants.
2. The Waner Brothers: Paul and Lloyd
Paul and Lloyd Waner spent the majority of their careers playing together for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are the only pair of brothers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
3. The Martínez Brothers: Pedro and Ramón
Pedro and Ramón Martínez played together and as rivals throughout their MLB careers. They both started on the Dodgers, but Pedro was traded to the Montreal Expos and later played for the Boston Red Sox. Ramón left the San Francisco Giants to join the Red Sox and played alongside Pedro.
4. The Niekro Brothers: Phil and Joe
Phil and Joe Niekro were both pitchers, with Joe winning a World Series with the Minnesota Twins. They were briefly teammates for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees.
5. The Perry Brothers: Gaylord and Jim
Gaylord and Jim Perry were both Cy Young Award recipients, making them the only brothers to earn the prestigious honor. They played against each other once during their MLB careers.
6. The Alou Brothers: Felipe, Matty, and Jesús
The Alou brothers made history when all three of them played outfield during a San Francisco Giants game in 1963. They played the final two innings of the game together.
7. The Boyer Brothers: Ken, Clete, and Cloyd
All three Boyer brothers played in the MLB, with Ken having the longest career. He won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals and played against his brother, Clete, who was a New York Yankee. Cloyd had a shorter career, but all three brothers played together on the Kansas City Athletics in 1955.
8. The Ferrell Brothers: Wes and Rick
Wes Ferrell was a pitcher and Rick Ferrell was a catcher. They played together on the Red Sox and the Senators for a few seasons, with Rick frequently catching for Wes.
9. The Nola Brothers: Aaron and Austin
Aaron and Austin Nola made history in 2022 as the first pitcher/batter brothers to face off against each other in a postseason game. Aaron was pitching for the Phillies, while Austin was playing for the Padres. The Padres ultimately beat the Phillies in a final score of 8-5.
These brotherly rivalries and collaborations have added excitement and intrigue to the MLB throughout the years. Whether playing on the same team or competing against each other, these siblings have left an indelible mark on the sport.
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