26
The number 26 was retired by the California Angels in honor of former owner Gene Autry, although it was never worn by him. Starting in 2020, it is the number of players allowed on a team's active roster; prior to that, a 26th player was allowed under special circumstances by the 26th man rule.
Notable players who wore this number[edit]
- Wade Boggs, retired by the Boston Red Sox
- Hank Borowy
- Gates Brown
- Matt Chapman
- Reggie Cleveland
- Curt Davis
- Ryne Duren
- Roy Face
- Gene Garber
- Curtis Granderson
- Chuck Hiller
- Max Kepler
- Dave Kingman
- D.J. LeMahieu
- Adam Lind
- Kyle Lohse
- Miguel Montero
- Johnny Oates, retired by the Texas Rangers
- Amos Otis
- Boog Powell
- Joe Rudi
- Frank Tanana
- Chase Utley
- Billy Williams, retired by the Chicago Cubs
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