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2015 Cleveland Indians by the (uniform) numbers

Now that spring training is in full swing, here is a quick update to the uniform numbers being used this season by the Tribe players (and coaches).

Likely the next officially retired Tribe number
Likely the next officially retired Tribe number
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#1: Justin Sellers wore this last year during his May and September call-ups He was the 31st player to wear it. This spring it is assigned to NRI Michael Martinez who is a minor league free agent who last played with Philadelphia. Career Leader: Bobby Avila (10 seasons)

#2: This was last worn by Aaron Cunningham in 2012. Bench coach Brad Mills will wear it for his third consecutive season and second as the bench coach. Career Leader: Einar Diaz (7)

#3: This was retired in honor of Hall of Famer Earl Averill in 1975. Career Leader: Earl Averill (10)

#4: This is still being worn by Mike Aviles in his third season and he is the 35th player to wear it. Career Leader: Jim Hegan (7)

#5: This was retired in honor of Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau in 1970. Career Leader: Lou Boudreau (12)

#6: Nyjer Morgan wore this during his April/May stint and then Zach Walters assumed it when he arrived after the Asdrubal Cabrera trade. Walters is the 35th player to wear it. Career Leader: Joe Azcue, Joe Vozmik (6)

#7: This is still being worn by David Murphy in his second season and he is the 47th player to wear it. Career Leader: Kenny Lofton (10)

#8: This is still being worn by Lonnie Chisenhall in his second season and he is the 35th player to wear it. Career Leader: Albert Belle (7)

#9: This is still being worn by Ryan Raburn in his third season and he is the 41st player to wear it. Career Leader: Carlos Baerga (8)

#10: This is still being worn by Yan Gomes in his third season and he is the 31st player to wear it. Career Leader: Max Alvis (8)

#11: This was assigned to NRI Jeff Francoeur last spring, but it wasn't worn until Jose Ramirez was called up in May. He had previously worn #62. He is the 43rd player to wear it. Career Leader: Art Houtteman, Frankie Pytlak, Toby Harrah (5)

#12: This was last worn by Mark Reynolds and Jason Kubel in 2013. NRI Matt Treanor was assigned to it last spring and NRI Brett Hayes has that honor this spring.  If he gets a call-up, he would become the 48th to wear it. Career Leader: Willis Hudlin (11)

#13: Asdrubal Cabrera wore it last year for the eighth time until his trade. It is not currently assigned to anyone. Career Leader: Omar Vizquel (11)

#14: This was retired in honor of Hall of Famer Larry Doby in 1994. Career Leader: Larry Doby (9)

#15: This was last worn as a player by Andy Marte and Wyatt Toregas in 2009. Former catching standout will wear it for the sixth consecutive year, and second as the first base coach. Career Leader: Sandy Alomar (11)

#16: This was last worn by Jason Donald in 2012. Third base coach Mike Sarbaugh will wear it for the second consecutive season. Career Leader: Larry Brown (9)

#17: Manager Terry Francona will wear it for his third straight year. It was last worn as a player by Shin-Soo Choo in 2012. Career Leader: Shin-Soo Choo (6)

#18: This was retired in honor of Mel Harder in 1990. Career Leader: Mel Harder (18)

#19: This was retired in honor of Hall of Famer "Rapid Robert" Bob Feller in 1957, the year after he retired. Career Leader: Bob Feller (15)

#20: This is still being worn by C.C. Lee in his third season and he is the 49th player to wear it. Career Leader: Al Milnar (6)

#21: This was retired in honor of Hall of Famer Bob Lemon in 1998. Career Leader: Bob Lemon (12)

#22: This is still being worn by Jason Kipnis in his 5th straight season. He is the 51st player to wear it. Career Leader: Mike Fischlin, Roy Weatherly (5)

#23: This is still being worn by Michael Brantley in his 7th straight appearance in this number. He is also the 51st player to wear it. Career Leader: Chris Bando (8)

#24: This is still being worn by Michael Bourn in his third appearance. He is the 36th to wear it. Career Leader: Early Wynn (9)

#25: Jason Giambi wore it last year for the second time. It has been unofficially retired in honor of Jim Thome. Career Leader: Jim Thome (12)

#26: This was last worn by Scott Kazmir in 2013. It was assigned to Gavin Floyd. If his injury is not season ending, he would be the 44th player to wear it. Career Leader: Brook Jacoby (9)

#27: This is still being worn by Bryan Shaw and will be his third year in it. He is the 36th player to wear it. Career Leader: Jaret Wright, Steve Gromek (6)

#28: This is still being worn by the reigning Cy Young Award winner, Corey Kluber and will his fourth straight year. He is the 38th player to wear it. Career Leader: Rick Manning (7)

#29: This was last worn by Juan Diaz in 2012. Hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo returns for his third straight year in it.  Career Leader: Andre Thornton (10)

#30: Elliott Johnson became the 48th to wear it last year. It is not currently assigned to anyone. Career Leader: Joe Carter (6)

#31: This is still being worn by Danny Salazar in his third season and he is the 51st player to wear it. Career Leader: Jim Perry (7)

#32: This was last worn as a player by Matt Albers in 2013, becoming the 48th to wear it. Pitching coach Mickey Callaway will wear it for the second time. Career Leader: Al J Smith (6)

#33: This is still being worn by Nick Swisher in his third appearance. He is the 51st to wear it. Career Leader: Mudcat Grant (7)

#34: This is still being worn by Zach McAllister in his fourth season. He is the 38th to wear it. Career Leader: Steve Hargan (8)

#35: This is still being worn by Marc Rzepczynski in his third season and he is the 46th to wear it. Career Leader: Wayne Kirby (5)

#36: When Jesus Aguilar got his call up last season, he switched to this number after wearing #74 last spring as an NRI. He is the 50th guy to wear it. Career Leader: Rick Waits (9)

#37: This is still being worn by Cody Allen in his fourth season. He is the 34th to wear it. Career Leader: Jake Westbrook (9)

#38: Chris Dickerson wore this last season after his acquisition and was the37th player to wear it. This is the second straight spring it is assigned to NRI Shaun Marcum. Career Leader: Eric Plunk (7)

#39: J.B. Shuck wore this after his late season acquisition last year and became the 27th player to wear it. This spring it is assigned to NRI Scott Downs. Career Leader: Gary Bell (10)

#40: This was last worn by Kelly Shoppach in 2013. It is not currently assigned to anyone. Career Leader: Bartolo Colon (6)