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There has always been a strong sense of family in Major League Baseball. Right now in the minor leagues, it seems like there are more than ever before.
Recently, in our look at prospects we expect to debut in 2019, Milo33 commented on the future shortstops piece that he felt like he was getting old based on how many familiar last names were on that list alone. Fathers and sons, uncles and nephews, brothers and cousins. They are seemingly everywhere these days. Especially on the Toronto Blue Jays.
So, I wanted to start a list. Please read the following sentence:
THIS IS A DISCUSSION. THIS IS NOT A DEFINITIVE LIST BECAUSE I AM SURE THERE ARE SOME I AM UNAWARE OF MYSELF. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO UPDATE IN THE COMMENTS AND I WILL CONTINUOUSLY UPDATE THE PIECE. (I write this sentence because there will still likely be a, ‘how could you forget...’ comment below. The Internet I tell ya.)
Let’s get the ball rolling, shall we?
(active minor leaguers only; names in bold italics were contributed by readers in the comments)
Sons
Arizona Diamondbacks: Daulton Varsho
Atlanta Braves: A.J. Graffanino
Baltimore Orioles: Preston Palmeiro, Ryan Ripken (also nephew to Billy and grandson to Cal, Sr.)
Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Nay (actually grandSON to Lou Klimchock) (Chuck Johnson)
Colorado Rockies: Tyler Nevin
Detroit Tigers: Daz Cameron, Kody Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Jr. (nephew to Ramon) (LCT)
Minnesota Twins: Nick Gordon (also brother to Dee and nephew to Anthony)
Pittsburgh Pirates: Ke’Bryan Hayes
Texas Rangers: Jayce Easley (Chuck Johnson)
Toronto Blue Jays: Bo Bichette (brother Dante, Jr. is in Independent ball), Cavan Biggio, Kacy Clemens, Griffin Conine, Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatis, Jr., Cal Quantrill, Ryan Weathers (Furtle)
Seattle Mariners: Cesar Izturis, Jr. (nephew to Mecier)
St. Louis Cardinals: Luke Dykstra
Free agent: Hutton Moyer, Ike Davis (Chuck Johnson)
Brothers
Blaze and CJ Alexander
Jonah and Nolan Arenado
Nick and Zack Burdi
Willson and Willam Contreras
Dee and Nick Gordon
Bryan and Bryce Harper (Chuck Johnson)
Carter and Spencer Kieboom
Josh and Nate Lowe
Jake and Joe McCarthy
Austin and Parker Meadows
Josh and Noah Naylor
Dustin and D.J. Peterson
Tristan and Dalton Pompey
Jordan and Justus Sheffield
Kyle and Preston Tucker
Kean and Kolton Wong
Cousins
J.P. and Carl Crawford
Josh Fuentes and the Arenado brothers
Jose and Rafael Devers
Nephews
Michael O’Neill
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