Christian Arroyo, once a well-regarded prospect in the Giants system and a key piece of the Giants/Rays Evan Longoria trade, had a brief stint in Cleveland in 2020.
Arroyo appeared in one game, entering in the ninth inning of a 9-2 win over the Royals, replacing Francisco Lindor and playing third base (Yu Chang shifted over to shortstop).
A few weeks later Arroyo was placed on waivers and claimed by Boston, where he has carved out a role and will likely open the season as their second baseman in 2022.
Arroyo’s one-inning stint with the Indians made him the 11th player in franchise history to appear in a game, but never see a plate appearance or take the mound as a pitcher.
The full list:
- Arroyo, 2020
- Dan Firova, 1988
- Larry Lintz, 1978
- Ralph Gagliano, 1965
- Jim Lawrence, 1963
- Doug Hansen, 1951
- Fred Marsh, 1949
- Lloyd Russell, 1938
- Dan Jessee, 1929
- Ollie Welf, 1916
- Simon Nicholls, 1910
Most of the players on this list saw their action as a pinch runner, however. Arroyo is one of just three to only play defense, joining Lawrence (catcher) and Nicholls (shortstop).
