DH, Starting Pitcher, Relief Pitcher & Manager
DH – Bo Bichette
With Tatis Jr. helming SS, Bichette will be a solid DH. Following in his all-star father’s footsteps, Bichette has played well so far since being called up in 2019. His father’s career started out with stints with the Angels and the Brewers, but really hit its stride when he became an inaugural member of the Colorado Rockies. Dante made four All Star teams with the Rockies, and led the NL in hits, HR, RBI, and Slugging in 1995. He narrowly missed winning the MVP, when Barry Larkin was surprisingly chosen.
Best WAR: 2.4 in 2019
Dad’s Best Year: 3.0 in 1993
P – Lance McCullers, Jr.
Surprisingly, there aren’t as many starting pitchers as one might expect who have had MLB playing dads. McCullers tops the list here though. McCullers was a key part of the 2017 Astros World Series team, relying on a mix of five pitches. His father was also a pitcher, though he was a reliever, for the Padres, Yankees, Tigers, and Rangers.
Best WAR: 2.1 in 2015
Dad’s Best Year: 3.3 in 1986
RP – Cal Quantrill
Pitching is a thin position when it comes to second generation players. Quantrill can pitch in relief, as he has shown with the Indians, though he has the stuff to start. Quantrill’s dad pitched over 14 seasons, with his best year coming in 2001, when he won 11 games and made the AL All Star team as a Blue Jay.
Best WAR: 0.8 in 2020
Dad’s Best Year: 3.2 in 1997
Manager – Aaron Boone
Not only are there a lot of second generation players, but there are also second generation managers, with Aaron Boone and David Bell both managing in 2021. Boone is selected here as he has seen some success so far in his short time in New York as manager, with a managing record of 274-181. Boone’s father, Bob, also managed, taking the helm for the Royals and the Reds, amassing a record of 371-444.