Franchise Caps
Current Franchises
Franchise | # | Former or Alternate Names |
|---|---|---|
Angels | 3 | |
Astros | 4 | Colt .45s |
Athletics | 13 | |
Blue Jays | 3 | |
Braves | 18 | Red Stockings, Red Caps, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Bees |
Brewers | 2 | Pilots |
Cardinals | 12 | Brown Stockings, Browns, Perfectos |
Cubs | 18 | White Stockings, Colts, Orphans |
Diamondbacks | 1 | |
Dodgers | 12 | Atlantics, Grays, Bridegrooms, Grooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins |
Giants | 22 | Gothams |
Guardians | 16 | Rustlers, Lake Shores, Bluebirds, Broncos, Naps, Indians |
Mariners | 3 | |
Mets | 2 | |
Nationals | 4 | Expos |
Orioles | 7 | Brewers, Browns |
Padres | 2 | |
Phillies | 14 | Quakers |
Pirates | 9 | Alleghenys |
Rangers | 4 | Senators |
Reds | 10 | Red Stockings, Redlegs |
Red Sox | 12 | Americans |
Rockies | 2 | |
Royals | 2 | |
Tigers | 11 | |
Twins | 8 | Senators |
White Sox | 10 | White Stockings |
Yankees | 18 | Orioles, Highlanders |
Angels
Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965, 2016-),
California Angels (1965-1996),
Anaheim Angels (1997-2004),
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005-2015)
Los Angeles (1961-1965),
1. Jim Edmonds - California Angels
2. Bobby Grich - California Angels
3. Nolan Ryan - California Angels
Astros
Houston Colt .45s (1962-1964),
Houston Astros (1965-)
Houston (1962-)
1. Jeff Bagwell - Houston Astros
2. Lance Berkman - Houston Astros
3. Craig Biggio - Houston Astros
4. Jimmy Wynn - Houston Astros
Athletics
Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954),
Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967),
Oakland Athletics (1968-)
Philadelphia (1901-1954),
Kansas City (1955-1967),
Oakland (1968-)
1. Frank "Home Run" Baker - Philadelphia Athletics
2. Mickey Cochrane - Philadelphia Athletics
3. Jimmy Foxx - Philadelphia Athletics
4. Left Grove - Philadelphia Athletics
5. Eddie Plank - Philadelphia Athletics
6. Al Simmons - Philadelphia Athletics
7. Harry Stovey - Philadelphia Athletics
8. Rube Waddell - Philadelphia Athletics
9. Dennis Eckersley - Oakland Athletics
10. Rollie Fingers - Oakland Athletics
11. Rickey Henderson - Oakland Athletics
12. Reggie Jackson - Oakland Athletics
13. Mark McGwire - Oakland Athletics
Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (1977-)
Toronto (1977-)
1. Roberto Alomar - Toronto Blue Jays
2. Roy Halladay - Toronto Blue Jays
3. Dave Stieb - Toronto Blue Jays
Braves
Boston Red Stockings (1871-1875),
Boston Red Caps (1876-1882),
Boston Beaneaters (1883-1906),
Boston Doves (1907-1910),
Boston Rustlers (1911),
Boston Braves (1912-1935, 1941-1952),
Boston Bees (1936-1940),
Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965),
Atlanta Braves (1966-)
Boston (1871-1952),
Milwaukee (1953-1965),
Atlanta (1966-)
1. Ross Barnes - Boston Red Stockings
2. Cal McVey - Boston Red Stockings
3. Al Spalding - Boston Red Stockings
4. Deacon White - Boston Red Stockings
5. George Wright - Boston Red Stockings
6. Jim O'Rourke - Boston Red Caps
7. Kid Nichols - Boston Beaneaters
8. Ezra Sutton - Boston Beaneaters
9. Hank Aaron - Milwaukee Braves
10. Eddie Mathews - Milwaukee Braves
11. Warren Spahn - Milwaukee Braves
12. Joe Torre - Milwaukee Braves
13. Tom Glavine - Atlanta Braves
14. Andruw Jones - Atlanta Braves
15. Chipper Jones - Atlanta Braves
16. Greg Maddux - Atlanta Braves
17. Phil Niekro - Atlanta Braves
18. John Smoltz - Atlanta Braves
Brewers
Seattle Pilots (1969),
Milwaukee Brewers (1970-)
Seattle (1969),
Milwaukee (1970-)
1. Paul Molitor - Milwaukee Brewers
2. Robin Yount - Milwaukee Brewers
Cardinals
St. Louis Brown Stockings (1882),
St. Louis Browns (1883-1898),
St. Louis Perfectos (1899),
St. Louis Cardinals (1900-)
St. Louis (1882-)
1. Lip Pike - St. Louis Brown Stockings
2. Bob Caruthers - St. Louis Browns
3. Ken Boyer - St. Louis Cardinals
4. Bob Gibson - St. Louis Cardinals
5. Keith Hernandez - St. Louis Cardinals
6. Rogers Hornsby - St. Louis Cardinals
7. Joe Medwick - St. Louis Cardinals
8. Johnny Mize - St. Louis Cardinals
9. Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals
10. Ted Simmons - St. Louis Cardinals
11. Enos Slaughter - St. Louis Cardinals
12. Ozzie Smith - St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Chicago White Stockings (1876-1889),
Chicago Colts (1890-1897),
Chicago Orphans (1898-1902),
Chicago Cubs (1903-)
Chicago (1876-)
1. Cap Anson - Chicago White Stockings
2. John Clarkson - Chicago White Stockings
3. George Gore - Chicago White Stockings
4. King Kelly - Chicago White Stockings
5. Bill Dahlen - Chicago Colts
6. Clark Griffith - Chicago Colts
7. Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
8. Mordecai Brown - Chicago Cubs
9. Stan Hack - Chicago Cubs
10. Gabby Hartnett - Chicago Cubs
11. Billy Herman - Chicago Cubs
12. Fergie Jenkins - Chicago Cubs
13. Rick Reuschel - Chicago Cubs
14. Ryne Sandberg - Chicago Cubs
15. Ron Santo - Chicago Cubs
16. Jimmy Sheckard - Chicago Cubs
17. Sammy Sosa - Chicago Cubs
18. Billy Williams - Chicago Cubs
Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-)
Phoenix (1998-)
1. Randy Johnson - Arizona Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Brooklyn Atlantics (1884),
Brooklyn Grays (1885-1887),
Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888-1890, 1896-1898),
Brooklyn Grooms (1891-1895),
Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910, 1913),
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912),
Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931),
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957),
Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-)
Brooklyn (1884-1957),
Los Angeles (1958-)
1. Dazzy Vance - Brooklyn Robins
2. Zack Wheat - Brooklyn Robins
3. Roy Campanella - Brooklyn Dodgers
4. Pee Wee Reese - Brooklyn Dodgers
5. Jackie Robinson - Brooklyn Dodgers
6. Duke Snider - Brooklyn Dodgers
7. Kevin Brown - Los Angeles Dodgers
8. Don Drysdale - Los Angeles Dodgers
9. Sandy Koufax - Los Angeles Dodgers
10. Mike Piazza - Los Angeles Dodgers
11. Gary Sheffield - Los Angeles Dodgers
12. Don Sutton - Los Angeles Dodgers
Giants
New York Gothams (1883-1884),
New York Giants (1885-1957),
San Francisco Giants (1958-)
New York (1883-1957),
San Francisco (1958-)
1. Roger Bresnahan - New York Giants
2. Roger Connor - New York Giants
3. George Davis - New York Giants
4. Buck Ewing - New York Giants
5. Frankie Frisch - New York Giants
6. Carl Hubbell - New York Giants
7. Tim Keefe - New York Giants
8. Christy Mathewson - New York Giants
9. Joe McGinnity - New York Giants
10. Mel Ott - New York Giants
11. Amos Rusie - New York Giants
12. Bill Terry - New York Giants
13. John Ward - New York Giants
14. Barry Bonds - San Francisco Giants
15. Bobby Bonds - San Francisco Giants
16. Will Clark - San Francisco Giants
17. Darrell Evans - San Francisco Giants
18. Jeff Kent - San Francisco Giants
19. Juan Marichal - San Francisco Giants
20. Willie Mays - San Francisco Giants
21. Willie McCovey - San Francisco Giants
22. Gaylord Perry - San Francisco Giants
Guardians
Grand Rapids Rustlers (1894-1899),
Cleveland Lake Shores (1900),
Clevelands Bluebirds (1901),
Cleveland Broncos (1902),
Cleveland Naps (1903-1914),
Cleveland Indians (1915-2021),
Cleveland Guardians (2022-)
Grand Rapids (1894-1899),
Cleveland (1900-)
1. Elmer Flick - Cleveland Naps
2. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson - Cleveland Naps
3. Nap Lajoie - Cleveland Naps
4. Earl Averill - Cleveland Indians
5. Lou Boudreau - Cleveland Indians
6. Stan Coveleski - Cleveland Indians
7. Larry Doby - Cleveland Indians
8. Bob Feller - Cleveland Indians
9. Wes Ferrell - Cleveland Indians
10. Bob Lemon - Cleveland Indians
11. Kenny Lofton - Cleveland Indians
12. CC Sabathia - Cleveland Indians
13. Joe Sewell - Cleveland Indians
14. Tris Speaker - Cleveland Indians
15. Jim Thome - Cleveland Indians
16. Early Wynn - Cleveland Indians
Mariners
Seattle Mariners (1977-)
Seattle (1977-)
1. Ken Griffey, Jr. - Seattle Mariners
2. Edgar Martínez - Seattle Mariners
3. Ichiro Suzuki - Seattle Mariners
Mets
New York Mets (1962-)
New York (1962-)
1. Carlos Beltrán - New York Mets
2. Tom Seaver - New York Mets
Nationals
Montreal Expos (1969-2004),
Washington Nationals (2005-)
Montreal (1969-2004),
Washington, DC (2005-)
1. Gary Carter - Montreal Expos
2. Andre Dawson - Montreal Expos
3. Vladimir Guerrero - Montreal Expos
4. Tim Raines - Montreal Expos
Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers (1901),
St. Louis Browns (1902-1953),
Baltimore Orioles (1954-)
Milwaukee (1901),
St. Louis (1902-1953),
Baltimore (1954-)
1. George Sisler - St. Louis Browns
2. Bobby Wallace - St. Louis Browns
3. Eddie Murray - Baltimore Orioles
4. Mike Mussina - Baltimore Orioles
5. Jim Palmer - Baltimore Orioles
6. Cal Ripken - Baltimore Orioles
7. Brooks Robinson - Baltimore Orioles
Padres
San Diego Padres (1969-)
San Diego (1969-)
1. Tony Gwynn - San Diego Padres
2. Dave Winfield - San Diego Padres
Phillies
Philadelphia Quakers (1883),
Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies (1884-1889),
Philadelphia Phillies (1890-)
Philadelphia (1883-)
1. Bobby Abreu - Philadelphia Phillies
2. Pete Alexander - Philadelphia Phillies
3. Dick Allen - Philadelphia Phillies
4. Richie Ashburn - Philadelphia Phillies
5. Steve Carlton - Philadelphia Phillies
6. Ed Delahanty - Philadelphia Phillies
7. Billy Hamilton - Philadelphia Phillies
8. Sherry Magee - Philadelphia Phillies
9. Robin Roberts - Philadelphia Phillies
10. Scott Rolen - Philadelphia Phillies
11. Curt Schilling - Philadelphia Phillies
12. Mike Schmidt - Philadelphia Phillies
13. Sam Thompson - Philadelphia Phillies
14. Chase Utley - Philadelphia Phillies
Pirates
Allegheny (1882-1886),
Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1887-1890),
Pittsburgh Pirates (1891-)
Pittsburgh (1882-)
1. Jake Beckley - Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Max Carey - Pittsburgh Pirates
3. Fred Clarke - Pittsburgh Pirates
4. Roberto Clemente - Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Ralph Kiner - Pittsburgh Pirates
6. Willie Stargell - Pittsburgh Pirates
7. Arky Vaughan - Pittsburgh Pirates
8. Honus Wagner - Pittsburgh Pirates
9. Paul Waner - Pittsburgh Pirates
Rangers
Washington Senators (1961-1971),
Texas Rangers (1972-)
Washington, DC (1961-1971),
Arlington (1972-)
1. Buddy Bell - Texas Rangers
2. Adrián Beltré - Texas Rangers
3. Rafael Palmeiro - Texas Rangers
4. Iván Rodríguez - Texas Rangers
Reds
Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882-1889),
Cincinnati Reds (1890-1953, 1959-),
Cincinnati Redlegs (1954-1958)
Cincinnati (1882-)
1. Charley Jones - Cincinnati Red Stockings
2. Johnny Bench - Cincinnati Reds
3. Heinie Groh - Cincinnati Reds
4. Barry Larkin - Cincinnati Reds
5. Bid McPhee - Cincinnati Reds
6. Joe Morgan - Cincinnati Reds
7. Eppa Rixey - Cincinnati Reds
8. Frank Robinson - Cincinnati Reds
9. Pete Rose - Cincinnati Reds
10. Edd Roush - Cincinnati Reds
Red Sox
Boston Americans (1901-1907),
Boston Red Sox (1908-)
Boston (1901-)
1. Jimmy Collins - Boston Americans
2. Wade Boggs - Boston Red Sox
3. Roger Clemens - Boston Red Sox
4. Bobby Doerr - Boston Red Sox
5. Dwight Evans - Boston Red Sox
6. Carlton Fisk - Boston Red Sox
7. Pedro Martínez - Boston Red Sox
8. Manny Ramírez - Boston Red Sox
9. Reggie Smith - Boston Red Sox
10. Luis Tiant - Boston Red Sox
11. Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox
12. Carl Yastrzemski - Boston Red Sox
Rockies
Colorado Rockies (1993-)
Denver (1993-)
1. Todd Helton - Colorado Rockies
2. Larry Walker - Colorado Rockies
Royals
Kansas City Royals (1969-)
Kansas City, MO (1969-)
1. George Brett - Kansas City Royals
2. Bret Saberhagen - Kansas City Royals
Tigers
Detroit Tigers (1901-)
Detroit (1901-)
1. Jim Bunning - Detroit Tigers
2. Ty Cobb - Detroit Tigers
3. Sam Crawford - Detroit Tigers
4. Bill Freehan - Detroit Tigers
5. Charlie Gehringer - Detroit Tigers
6. Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
7. Harry Heilmann - Detroit Tigers
8. Al Kaline - Detroit Tigers
9. Hal Newhouser - Detroit Tigers
10. Alan Trammell - Detroit Tigers
11. Lou Whitaker - Detroit Tigers
Twins
Washington Senators (1901-1960),
Minnesota Twins (1961-)
Washington, DC (1901-1960),
Minneapolis (1961-)
1. Joe Cronin - Washington Senators
2. Goose Goslin - Washington Senators
3. Walter Johnson - Washington Senators
4. Bert Blyleven - Minnesota Twins
5. Rod Carew - Minnesota Twins
6. Harmon Killebrew - Minnesota Twins
7. Joe Mauer - Minnesota Twins
8. Johan Santana - Minnesota Twins
White Sox
Chicago White Stockings (1900-1903),
Chicago White Sox (1904-)
Chicago (1900-)
1. Luke Appling - Chicago White Sox
2. Eddie Collins - Chicago White Sox
3. Red Faber - Chicago White Sox
4. Nellie Fox - Chicago White Sox
5. Ted Lyons - Chicago White Sox
6. Minnie Miñoso - Chicago White Sox
7. Billy Pierce - Chicago White Sox
8. Frank Thomas - Chicago White Sox
9. Ed Walsh - Chicago White Sox
10. Hoyt Wilhelm - Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902),
New York Highlanders (1903-1912),
New York Yankees (1913-)
Baltimore (1901-1902),
New York (1903-)
1. Yogi Berra - New York Yankees
2. David Cone - New York Yankees
3. Bill Dickey - New York Yankees
4. Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
5. Whitey Ford - New York Yankees
6. Lou Gehrig - New York Yankees
7. Joe Gordon - New York Yankees
8. Rich Gossage - New York Yankees
9. Derek Jeter - New York Yankees
10. Charlie Keller - New York Yankees
11. Mickey Mantle - New York Yankees
12. Graig Nettles - New York Yankees
13. Andy Pettitte - New York Yankees
14. Willie Randolph - New York Yankees
15. Mariano Rivera - New York Yankees
16. Alex Rodríguez - New York Yankees
17. Red Ruffing - New York Yankees
18. Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
Franchise | # | Former or Alternate Names |
|---|---|---|
Atlantics | 2 | |
Bisons | 3 | |
Blues | 1 | |
Colonels | 1 | |
Grays | 2 | |
Orioles | 4 | |
Spiders | 3 | Forest Cities, Blues |
Wolverines | 1 |
Historical Franchises
Atlantics
Brooklyn Atlantics (1855-1875)
Brooklyn (1855-1875)
1. Dickey Pearce - Brooklyn Atlantics (NAA)
2. Joe Start - Brooklyn Atlantics (NAA)
Bisons
Buffalo Bisons (1879-1885)
Buffalo (1879-1885)
1. Dan Brouthers - Buffalo Bisons
2. Pud Galvin - Buffalo Bisons
3. Hardy Richardson - Buffalo Bisons
Blues
Cleveland Blues (1879-1884)
Cleveland (1879-1884)
1. Jack Glasscock - Cleveland Blues
Colonels
Louisville Colonels (1882-1899)
Louisville (1882-1899)
1. Pete Browning - Louisville Colonels
Grays
Providence Grays (1878-1885)
Providence (1878-1885)
1. Paul Hines - Providence Grays
2. Charles Radbourn - Providence Grays
Orioles
Baltimore Orioles (1882-1899)
Baltimore (1882-1899)
1. Hughie Jennings - Baltimore Orioles
2. Willie Keeler - Baltimore Orioles
3. Joe Kelley - Baltimore Orioles
4. John McGraw - Baltimore Orioles
Spiders
Cleveland Forest Cities/Blues (1887-1888),
Cleveland Spiders (1889-1899)
Cleveland (1887-1899)
1. Jesse Burkett - Cleveland Spiders
2. Cupid Childs - Cleveland Spiders
3. Cy Young - Cleveland Spiders
Wolverines
Detroit Wolverines (1881-1888)
Detroit (1881-1888)
1. Charlie Bennett - Detroit Wolverines
Negro Leagues
Franchise | # | Former or Alternate Names |
|---|---|---|
ABCs | 1 | |
Almendares | 1 | Blues, Alacranes |
American Giants | 3 | Leland Giants II |
Bacharach Giants | 1 | |
Black Sox | 2 | |
Buckeyes | 1 | |
Crawfords | 1 | |
Cuban Giants | 1 | Genuine Cuban Giants, Original Cuban Giants |
Cuban Stars | 1 | |
Eagles | 1 | Dodgers |
Giants | 1 | |
Grays | 3 | |
Habana | 1 | Reds, Leones |
Hilldale Athletic Club | 1 | Daisies |
Lincoln Giants | 4 | |
Monarchs | 3 | |
Royal Giants | 2 | |
Detroit Stars | 1 | |
St. Louis Stars | 3 | Giants |
ABCs
Indianapolis ABCs (1913-1926)
Indianapolis (1913-1926)
1. Oscar Charleston - Indianapolis ABCs
Almendares
Almendares Blues (1878-1920),
Almendares Alacranes [Scorpions] (1920-1961)
Almendares, Habana (1878-1961)
1. José Méndez - Almendares Blues
American Giants
Leland Giants II (1910),
Chicago American Giants (1911-1931, 1936-1956),
Cole's American Giants (1932-1935)
Chicago (1910-1956),
Indianapolis (1933)
1. Willie Foster - Chicago American Giants
2. Pete Hill - Chicago American Giants
3. Cristóbal Torriente - Chicago American Giants
Bacharach Giants
Bacharach Giants (1916-1929)
Atlantic City (1916-1929)
1. Dick Lundy - Bacharach Giants
Black Sox
Baltimore Black Sox (1913-1936)
Baltimore (1913-1936)
1. John Beckwith - Baltimore Black Sox
2. Jud Wilson - Baltimore Black Sox
Buckeyes
Cincinnati Buckeyes (1942),
Cleveland Buckeyes (1943-1948, 1950),
Louisville Buckeyes (1949)
Cincinnati (1942),
Cleveland (1943-1948, 1950),
Louisville (1949)
1. Quincy Trouppe - Cleveland Buckeyes
Crawfords
Pittsburgh Crawfords (1931-1938),
Toledo Crawfords (1939),
Indianapolis Crawfords (1940)
Pittsburgh (1931-1938),
Toledo (1939),
Indianapolis (1940)
1. Satchel Paige - Pittsburgh Crawfords
Cuban Giants
Cuban Giants (1885-1915),
Genuine/Original Cuban Giants (1896-1915)
Babylon, NY (1885-1915)
1. Frank Grant - Cuban Giants
Cuban Stars
Cuban Stars East (1916-1929)
[travelling team]
1. Alejandro Oms - Cuban Stars (East)
Eagles
Newark Dodgers (1933-1935),
Brooklyn Eagles (1935),
Newark Eagles (1936-1948),
Houston Eagles (1949-1950),
New Orleans Eagles (1951)
Newark (1933-1948),
Houston (1949-1950),
New Orleans (1951)
1. Monte Irvin - Newark Eagles
Giants
Philadelphia Giants (1902-1911)
Philadelphia (1902-1911)
1. Rube Foster - Philadelphia Giants
Grays
Homestead/Washington/Washington Homestead Grays (1900-1950)
Homestead (1900-1919),
Pittsburgh (1920-1950),
Washington, DC (1940-1950)
1. Ray Brown - Homestead Grays
2. Josh Gibson - Homestead Grays
3. Buck Leonard - Homestead Grays
Habana
Habana Reds (1878-1919),
Habana Leones [Lions] (1920-1961)
Habana (1878-1961)
1. Martín Dihigo - Habana Lions
Hilldale Athletic Club
Hilldale Athletic Club (1910-1932),
[informally] Darby Daisies
Darby, PA (1910-1932)
1. Biz Mackey - Hilldale Daisies
Lincoln Giants
New York Lincoln Giants (1911-1930)
New York (1911-1930)
1. John Henry Lloyd - New York Lincoln Giants
2. Dick Redding - New York Lincoln Giants
3. George Scales - New York Lincoln Giants
4. Smokey Joe Williams - New York Lincoln Giants
Monarchs
Kansas City Monarchs (1920-1965)
Kansas City, MO (1920-1955),
Grand Rapids (1956-1965)
1. Willard Brown - Kansas City Monarchs
2. Dobie Moore - Kansas City Monarchs
3. Joe Rogan - Kansas City Monarchs
Royal Giants
Brooklyn Royal Giants (1905-1942)
Brooklyn (1905-1942)
1. Grant "Home Run" Johnson - Brooklyn Royal Giants
2. Louis Santop - Brooklyn Royal Giants
Detroit Stars
Detroit Stars (1919-1931)
Detroit (1919-1931)
1. Turkey Stearnes - Detroit Stars
St. Louis Stars
St. Louis Giants (1906-1921),
St. Louis Stars (1922-1931)
St. Louis (1906-1931)
1. Cool Papa Bell - St. Louis Stars
2. Mule Suttles - St. Louis Stars
3. Willie Wells - St. Louis Stars