Notable African American MLB players from Georgia

Kal Daniels is a former professional baseball left fielder from Vienna, Ga. He attended Northside High School in Warner Robins. Daniels played 7 seasons in MLB from 1986-1992 for the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs.

Desi Relaford is a former pro Infielder from Valdosta, Ga. He played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies.

Rico Washington is an ex-pro infielder from Milledgeville. The Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 1997 MLB Draft out of Jones County High. He played 6 seasons with the Pirates. In 2008, Washington made the majors when the Cardinals selected him.

Willie Greene is a former professional baseball player from Milledgeville. During his 9-year stint in the Major Leagues, Greene played for 4 different teams: the Cincinnati Reds, the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, and finally the Chicago Cubs.

Terrance Gore is a professional baseball left fielder in the Kansas City Royals organization. Originally from Macon, Ga., Gore attended Jones County High School in Gray, Ga. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Royals in 2014.

Rondell White was an outfielder and designated hitter. He is a graduate of Jones County High School. His career batting average was .284 and career slugging percentage was .462.

Mo Sanford is a former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, and Minnesota Twins. He is from Americus, Ga.

Marquis Grissom is a former center fielder. He is from Atlanta. He played for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants between 1989 and 2005.

Frank Thomas, "The Big Hurt," was a 1st baseman & designated hitter from Columbus. 5-time All-Star, only player in MLB history to have 7 consecutive seasons with at least a .300 batting average, 100 RBI, 100 runs scored, 100 walks, and 20 home runs.

Hank Aaron is a retired right fielder who serves as senior VP of the Atlanta Braves. He played 21 seasons for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and 2 seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1954-1976. He held the record for career home runs for 33 years.

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