Famous People with Name Christopher

Christopher Michael Carp            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Michael Carp: is a Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners.After attending Lakewood High School in Long Beach, California, Carp was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft (254th overall). He would hit 19 Home runs in only 313 at bats as a 19 year old playing for the Hagerstown Suns, and win the Sterling Award as Mets organization player of the year following his 2006 season with the St. Lucie Mets[1]. In that season he hit .287 (141-491) with 69 runs scored, 27 doubles, one triple, 17 home runs and 88 runs batted in.

Christopher Allen Codiroli            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Allen Codiroli: is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1982-1988 and 1990.

Christopher Charles Dickerson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Charles Dickerson: is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.Dickerson was drafted again, in the 16th round (471st overall) in 2003, this time by the Cincinnati Reds. He made his major league debut with the Reds on August 12, 2008. He hit his first career home run on August 15, 2008, against the St. Louis Cardinals.Dickerson earned the starting job in the outfield rotation with Jay Bruce and Willy Taveras entering the 2009 season, due to Ken Griffey and Adam Dunn's departures. In the first month of the season, Dickerson was only batting .205 with a homer and 5 RBIs. However, by the end of May he boosted his average to .271. He also was featured in highlight reels for his defensive plays while filling in for Tavares at center field.[1]

Christopher Paul Gimenez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Paul Gimenez: is an American catcher and infielder in the Cleveland Indians organization.Gimenez went to Gilroy High School, and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round (1024th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign.Gimenez attended the University of Nevada, and was chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the 19th round (557th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed and joined the Indians minor league system, playing with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lake County Captains, Kinston Indians, Akron Aeros, Buffalo Bisons, and Columbus Clippers.

Christopher Cory Gomez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Cory Gomez: is a retired Major League Baseball infielder . He bats and throws right-handed.Gomez was originally drafted by the California Angels in 1989 in the 37th round of the amateur draft, but he turned down the contract. He was not drafted until June 1, 1992, when he was signed by Detroit in the 3rd round of the amateur draft. His contract was purchased from the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on July 19, 1993, and he made his big league debut that night against the Minnesota Twins. His first major league hit was a triple on July 22 off Kansas City Royals pitcher Frank DiPino. He started in 23 games at shortstop and 17 at second base that year. After the season, Tigers news broadcasters elected him the Rookie of the Year.

Russell Ormand Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Russell Ormand Christopher: September 12, 1917 - December 5, 1954) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1942-1947) and the Cleveland Indians (1948). The right-hander stood 6'3" and weighed 180 lbs.

George Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Christopher: was the 34th Mayor of San Francisco, serving in that office from January 1956 until January 1964. He was, as of 2007, the last Republican to be elected mayor of San Francisco; all San Francisco mayors since he left office have been Democrats.

William Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Christopher: is an American actor who is best known for playing Father Mulcahy on the television series M*A*S*H and Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.After attending New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, he went to the Methodist Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1954. He majored in drama and was active in fencing, soccer, singing with the glee club, performing in various dramatic performances and became a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He met his future wife, Barbara O'Conner, on a blind date. They were married in 1957 and have two sons, John and Ned. Christopher is also said to be a direct descendant of the American patriot, Paul Revere.

Brian Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Brian Christopher: was an All American lacrosse player for Johns Hopkins University in Division I college lacrosse. Christopher played for the Blue Jays from 2006 to 2009, leading the team to an NCAA tournament championship in 2007, and making third team All American. Over

Warren Minor Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Warren Minor Christopher: was an American lawyer, diplomat and politician. During Bill Clinton's first term as President, Christopher served as the 63rd Secretary of State. He also served as Deputy Attorney General in the Lyndon Johnson administration, and as Deputy Secretary of S