MLB baseball players whose last names are common first names

Can you identify these well-known former and current MLB players who have last names that are common first names?
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Last updated: July 30, 2015
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Reds Outfielder 2008-current
Jay Bruce
Astros Pitcher 1981-1988
Nolan Ryan
Indians Pitcher 2002-2009
Cliff Lee
White Sox First Baseman 1990-2005
Frank Thomas
Giants First Baseman 1986-1993
Will Clark
Yankees Manager 1975-1979
Billy Martin
Cardinals Outfielder 1964-1979
Lou Brock
Braves Outfielder 1954-1974
Hank Aaron
Phillies First Baseman 2004-current
Ryan Howard
Mets Pitcher 2012-current
Matt Harvey
Cardinals Pitcher 1930-1937
Dizzy Dean
Marlins Second Baseman 2015-current
Dee Gordon
Giants Pitcher 1962-1971
Gaylord Perry
Tigers Reliever 2003-2009
Fernando Rodney
Twins Reliever 2004-2011
Joe Nathan
Giants Outfielder 1981-1988
Jeffrey Leonard
Reds First Baseman 1998-2005
Sean Casey
Giants Manager 1985-1992
Roger Craig
Royals Third Baseman 1973-1993
George Brett
Phillies Pitcher 1972-1986
Steve Carlton
Reds Second Baseman 1972-1979
Joe Morgan
Athletics Pitcher 1986-1992
Dave Stewart
Giants Outfielder 1987-1991
Kevin Mitchell
Dodgers Second Baseman 1969-1986
Bill Russell
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Level 53
Jul 30, 2015
I don't know about some of these being 'common' first names, but great quiz.
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Level 68
Jul 31, 2015
No Babe Ruth or Tommy John?
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Level 46
Aug 3, 2015
Doesn't appear to be. :)
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Level 74
Oct 27, 2016
Mark Grace?
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Level 14
Jun 2, 2019
Bill Russell was a shortstop, not a second baseman.
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Level 73
May 3, 2023
15/24, thanks for the quiz!