Current Pro Baseball Players From Connecticut (MLB 2023)
Baseball Players, and athletes of all sports really, take pride in where they’re from. Whether it’s the state, city or area code – you always notice players wanting to rep their home area.
Fans tend to do the same thing. It’s always more fun to pull for a player when they’re from your home state (or even your hometown), especially when that player also happens to be playing on your favorite team.
With all that in mind, we went through MLB.com and pulled the home states (or countries) of every player on the 40-man rosters for each team.
We found 7 players from the state of Connecticut which obviously isn’t a ton, but it’s still more than 20 other states. Not bad for such a small state. Connecticut tied with Kentucky and Massachusetts for 28th overall. Even more interesting from such a small state is that all 7 players represent a different city in Connecticut.
MLB Players from Connecticut
Here are all 7 guys on MLB Rosters at the start of the 2023 season including what town they’re from and what team they play for.
| Name | City | Team |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer | New Britain | Blue Jays |
| Matt Barnes | Danbury | Marlins |
| Mark Vientos | Norwalk | Mets |
| Aaron Civale | East Windsor | Guardians |
| Scott Barlow | New London | Royals |
| AJ Pollock | Hebron | Mariners |
| Matthew Batten | Shelton | Padres |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from the state of Connecticut.
George Springer
Hometown: New Britain, Connecticut
George Springer, born in New Britain, Connecticut, has established himself as a dynamic outfielder in Major League Baseball. Springer’s journey to the majors began at Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut, followed by a stellar collegiate career at the University of Connecticut.
Drafted 11th overall in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, Springer quickly became known for his power hitting and athletic defense. A key player in the Astros’ 2017 World Series win, he was named the World Series MVP for his outstanding performance.
Springer, a multiple-time All-Star, is known for his ability to hit for power and provide solid defense, making him a valuable asset to teams like the Astros and Toronto Blue Jays.
Matt Barnes
Hometown: Bethel, Connecticut
Matt Barnes, from Bethel, Connecticut, has carved out a successful career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Barnes attended Bethel High School and then played college baseball at the University of Connecticut.
Drafted in the first round (19th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox, Barnes has been a key component of the Red Sox bullpen. Known for his high-velocity fastball and curveball, he has served in various roles, including as a closer.
Barnes’ ability to strike out batters at a high rate and handle high-pressure situations has been instrumental in the Red Sox bullpen, highlighted by his contributions to their 2018 World Series championship team.
AJ Pollock
Hometown: Hebron, Connecticut
AJ Pollock, originating from Hebron, Connecticut, has made his mark as a talented outfielder in Major League Baseball. Pollock attended RHAM High School in Hebron and then excelled at the University of Notre Dame.
Drafted in the first round (17th overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pollock has been recognized for his well-rounded skills in the outfield. A 2015 All-Star, he is known for his combination of hitting, speed, and defensive capabilities.
His major league career, which includes significant time with the Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers, is marked by solid batting averages, home run totals, and stolen bases, along with stellar defensive plays, making him a versatile and valuable outfielder.
Hall of Fame Players from Connecticut
In addition to the current players from Connecticut, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ned Hanlon | Montville | 1996 |
| Roger Connor | Waterbury | 1976 |
| George Weiss | New Haven | 1971 |
| Jim O’Rourke | Bridgeport | 1945 |
| Morgan Bulkeley | East Haddam | 1937 |
BASEBALL STATE fun facts
California, far and away, has the most current baseball players of any state with 189.
Second most was Florida with 89, followed by Texas (78), New York (42) and Georgia (40).
The Dominican Republic has 120 players currently in major league baseball which is incredibly impressive considering the country has a total population of only 11 million people. By comparison, the state of California has a population of 39 million and the state of Florida has a population of almost 22 million.
Other States
Check out the players from other states as well. We currently only have one other state posted, but check back soon because we’ll have many more up in the next couple of weeks.
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