Baseball Players from Delaware
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Current Pro Baseball Players From Delaware (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 3 players from the state of Delaware which obviously isn’t a ton, but it’s still more than 13 other states. Delaware tied Arkansas and Iowa for 35th overall. Two of the three players represent Wilmington and the third is from Newark.

MLB Players from Delaware

Here are all 3 guys from Delaware on MLB Rosters at the start of the 2023 season including what town they’re from and what team they play for.

NameCityTeam
Chad KuhlNewarkNationals
Joey WendleWilmingtonMarlins
Paul GoldschmidtWilmingtonCardinals

Player Bios

Here is a little more background info on the players from the state of Delaware.

Paul Goldschmidt

Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

Paul Goldschmidt, also from Wilmington, Delaware, has become one of the premier first basemen in Major League Baseball. Goldschmidt attended The Woodlands High School in Texas before playing collegiate baseball at Texas State University.

Drafted in the 8th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Goldschmidt has emerged as a dominant force at first base, known for his power hitting and excellent defensive skills.

A multiple-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, he has consistently posted high batting averages, home run totals, and RBIs, solidifying his status as one of the top hitters in the game.

Chad Kuhl

Hometown: Bear, Delaware

Chad Kuhl, originating from Bear, Delaware, has established himself as a solid pitcher in Major League Baseball. Kuhl’s path to the majors began at Middletown High School in Delaware, followed by a collegiate career at the University of Delaware.

Drafted in the 9th round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kuhl has developed into a reliable starter with a repertoire including a heavy sinker and a slider.

His major league career, primarily with the Pirates, has been marked by steady performances, showcasing his ability to provide quality innings and maintain a competitive ERA, making him a dependable part of the starting rotation.

Joey Wendle

Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

Joey Wendle, hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, has made a name for himself as a versatile infielder in Major League Baseball. Wendle attended Avon Grove High School in Pennsylvania and then played college baseball at West Chester University.

Drafted in the 6th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians, Wendle has been recognized for his ability to play multiple positions in the infield and contribute offensively.

Playing for teams like the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays, he has been valued for his consistent batting, solid on-base percentage, and defensive flexibility, making him a valuable utility player in the major leagues.

Hall of Fame Players from Delaware

In addition to the current players from Delaware, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:

NameCity Induction Year
Bill McGowanWilmington1992

BASEBALL STATE fun facts

The state of 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 have a few states posted, but check back soon because we’ll have many more up in the next couple of weeks.

MLB Players from Alabama

MLB Players from Arizona

MLB Players from Arkansas

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