Famous Mormons in Baseball Page 4

	Matt Lindstrom Marlins reliever	Swedish descent, grew up in Idaho. Mormon, completed two year service in Sweden, going door to door preaching and teaching for The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. In Swedish. He has topped the 100 mph speed limit several times, most notably in Puerto Rico in winter ball where he was clocked at 102. He throws several pitches, a two seam fastball, a four seam fastball, a slider which tops out around 85-88 mph.
	Brandon Lyon Toronto Blue Jays Boston Red Sox Arizona Diamondbacks	He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 14th round of the 1999 amateur draft.  He began his major league baseball career two years later (2001).	Baseball Almanac Baseball Reference
	Jack Morris	John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career.
	Dale Murphy Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Colorado Rockies	In 1974, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round (5th overall pick) out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Portland, Oregon.   In 1978, he joined the Church.   During his career, he hit 398 home runs.   He was given back-to-back most-valuable-player awards, and he played 740 consecutive games.   He retired in 1993.   From 1997 to 2000 he served as president of the Massachusetts Boston Mission.   Source: Forever a Brave	Forever a Brave Massachusetts Boston Mission
	Adam Peterson White Sox Padres	Adam was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 1984 amateur draft. He played 1987-90 with the White Sox, and 1991 with the Padres
	Fred Sanford St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Washington Senators	He was born in Garfield, Utah.   He began his Major League baseball career on May 5, 1943, with the St. Louis Browns.   He played 7 seasons for 3 teams and ended his big league playing career in 1951.	Baseball Reference CNN
	Tommie Sisk pitcher Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Chicago White Sox	He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma.   He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1960.   He began his Major League baseball career two years later. He played 9 seasons on 3 teams and ended his big league playing career in 1970.	Baseball Reference CNN
Photo: Stu Man	Cory Snyder Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Toronto Blue Jays San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers	He was born in Inglewood, California.   He attended BYU.   He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft.   He began his Major League baseball career two years later.   He played nine seasons on five teams and ended his big league playing career in 1994.	Baseball Almanac Baseball Reference Sports Illustrated
Photo: MLB	Garrett Stephenson Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals	He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland.  He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 18th round of the 1992 amateur draft.  He made his major league debut four years later (1996).	Baseballl Almanac Baseballl Reference
Photo: STL Sports	Dave Veres Houston Astros Montreal Expos Colorado Rockies St Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs	He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.  He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 4th round of the 1986 amateur draft.  He made his major league debut eight years later (1994).	Baseballl Almanac Baseballl Reference
	Steve Taylor Yankees	Taylor was drafted in the first round by the Yankees in 1977, a first for any Delaware baseball player, after an All-American seasons with the University of Delaware. He holds UD records for complete games (11) and shutouts (3) and is a member of the prestigious CoDISA Academic All-American Hall of Fame.
	Jaret Wright Cleveland Indians San Diego Padres Atlanta Braves	He was born in Aneheim, California.  He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (10th pick) of the 1994 amateur draft.  He made his major league debut three years later (1997).  LDS Athlete List by Kelly Martinez, Meridian Magazine, 05 Dec 2003	Baseballl Almanac Baseballl Reference
	Ron Wright Seattle Mariners	He was born in Delta, Utah.   He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 7th round of the 1994 amateur draft.   He began his Major League baseball career eight years later, with the Seattle Mariners.   He played 1 season and ended his big league playing career in 2002.	Baseball Almanac Baseball Reference

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