Current Pro Baseball Players From Florida (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 85 players from the state of Florida which was the second most of any state in the US – second only to California. 11 players hail from the city of Orlando – which is more than half of the states can claim (Second most was Miami with 9, Tampa with 7 and Fort Lauderdale with 4).
MLB Players from Florida
Here are all 85 guys from Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Haseley | Orlando | White Sox |
| Alek Manoah | Homestead | Blue Jays |
| Alex Faedo | Tampa | Tigers |
| Andrew McCutchen | Fort Meade | Pirates |
| Anthony Rizzo | Parkland | Yankees |
| Austin Gomber | Winter Garden | Rockies |
| Austin Hays | Daytona Beach | Orioles |
| Austin Slater | Jacksonville | Giants |
| Bennett Sousa | North Palm Beach | Brewers |
| Bo Bichette | Orlando | Blue Jays |
| Brad Miller | Orlando | Rangers |
| Brady Singer | Leesburg | Royals |
| Brendan Rodgers | Winter Park | Rockies |
| Brett Phillips | Seminole | Angels |
| Brett Wisely | Jacksonville | Giants |
| Bryan Baker | Fort Walton Beach | Orioles |
| Bryan Lavastida | Hialeah | Guardians |
| Carlos Rodon | Miami | Yankees |
| Chris Rodriguez | Coral Springs | Angels |
| Chris Sale | Lakeland | Red Sox |
| Christian Arroyo | Tampa | Red Sox |
| Cole Ragans | Crawfordville | Rangers |
| Cole Sands | Tallahassee | Twins |
| Dalton Guthrie | Sarasota | Phillies |
| Dane Dunning | Orange Park | Rangers |
| Daniel Castano | Orlando | Marlins |
| Daniel Vogelbach | Orlando | Mets |
| Danny Young | Boynton Beach | Braves |
| Eric Hosmer | South Miami | Cubs |
| Freddy Tarnok | Brandon | As |
| Jacob deGrom | DeLand | Rangers |
| Jake Walsh | Indialantic | Cardinals |
| Jake Woodford | St Petersburg | Cardinals |
| Jameson Taillon | Lakeland | Cubs |
| JD Martinez | Miami | Dodgers |
| Jimmy Herget | Tampa | Angels |
| Joe Perez | Pembroke Pines | Astros |
| Joey Krehbiel | Seminole | Orioles |
| Jonathan India | Fort Lauderdale | Reds |
| Josh Donaldson | Pensacola | Yankees |
| Kerry Carpenter | Eustis | Tigers |
| Kirby Snead | Alachua | As |
| Kutter Crawford | Okeechobee | Red Sox |
| Kyle Tucker | Tampa | Astros |
| Lance McCullers | Tampa | Astros |
| Logan Gilbert | Winter Park | Mariners |
| Luke Jackson | Fort Lauderdale | Giants |
| Luke Weaver | DeLand | Reds |
| Manny Machado | Miami | Padres |
| Mark Leiter Jr | Fort Lauderdale | Cubs |
| Matt Moore | Fort Walton Beach | Angels |
| Michael A. Taylor | Fort Lauderdale | Twins |
| Mike Clevinger | Jacksonville | White Sox |
| Mike Zunino | Cape Coral | Guardians |
| Miles Mikolas | Jupiter | Cardinals |
| MJ Melendez | Daytona Beach | Royals |
| Mychal Givens | Tampa | Orioles |
| Nate Pearson | Odessa | Blue Jays |
| Nick Castellanos | Hialeah | Phillies |
| Nick Fortes | DeLand | Marlins |
| Nick Gordon | Avon Park | Twins |
| Nick Martinez | Miami | Padres |
| Nick Nelson | Panama City | Phillies |
| Nick Vespi | Miami | Orioles |
| Paul DeJong | Orlando | Cardinals |
| Pavin Smith | Jupiter | Diamondbacks |
| Pete Alonso | Tampa | Mets |
| Richard Bleier | Miami Beach | Red Sox |
| Riley Greene | Orlando | Tigers |
| Romy Gonzalez | Miami | White Sox |
| Ryan Feltner | Orlando | Rockies |
| Ryan Mountcastle | Winter Springs | Orioles |
| Ryan O’Hearn | Dunedin | Orioles |
| Taylor Motter | West Palm Beach | Cardinals |
| Thaddeus Ward | Fort Myers | Nationals |
| Trea Turner | Boynton Beach | Phillies |
| Trey Mancini | Winter Haven | Cubs |
| Triston Casas | Miami | Red Sox |
| Tyler Holton | Tallahassee | Tigers |
| Tyler Kinley | Plantation | Rockies |
| Vaughn Grissom | Orlando | Braves |
| Yency Almonte | Miami | Dodgers |
| Zach Eflin | Orlando | Rays |
| Zach Neto | Miami | Angels |
| Zack Greinke | Orlando | Royals |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info for a few of the standout players from the state of Florida.
Jacob deGrom
Hometown: DeLand, Florida
Jacob deGrom, from DeLand, Florida, has established himself as one of the premier pitchers in Major League Baseball. deGrom’s journey to the majors began at Calvary Christian Academy in Ormond Beach, followed by a collegiate career as both a shortstop and pitcher at Stetson University.
Drafted in the 9th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the New York Mets, deGrom transitioned to pitching full-time and quickly rose to prominence. He is a multiple Cy Young Award winner, known for his exceptional fastball, slider, and changeup.
His ability to consistently post low ERAs and high strikeout numbers has made him one of the most dominant pitchers in the game.
Andrew McCutchen
Hometown: Fort Meade, Florida
Andrew McCutchen, born in Fort Meade, Florida, has been a standout outfielder in Major League Baseball. McCutchen’s path to the majors began at Fort Meade High School, followed by his selection as the 11th overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A former National League MVP, McCutchen is known for his blend of power, speed, and hitting ability. He has earned multiple All-Star selections and a Gold Glove award.
His career highlights include a high batting average, significant home run and stolen base totals, making him a dynamic and impactful player for teams like the Pirates, San Francisco Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Chris Sale
Hometown: Lakeland, Florida
Chris Sale, hailing from Lakeland, Florida, has become one of the top starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. Sale’s baseball journey started at Lakeland Senior High School, followed by a standout collegiate career at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Drafted 13th overall in the 2010 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, Sale quickly made a name for himself with his unique sidearm delivery and high-velocity fastball. A multiple-time All-Star and a key player for the White Sox and Boston Red Sox, Sale is known for his high strikeout rates and effectiveness as a starter.
His career has been highlighted by his role in the Red Sox’s 2018 World Series victory and consistently strong performances on the mound.
Hall of Fame Players from Florida
In addition to the current players from Florida, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fred McGriff | Tampa | 2023 |
| Buck O’Neil | Carrabelle | 2022 |
| Chipper Jones | DeLand | 2018 |
| Tim Raines | Sanford | 2017 |
| Tony La Russa | Tampa | 2014 |
| Andre Dawson | Miami | 2010 |
| Alex Pompez | Key West | 2006 |
| Steve Carlton | Miami | 1994 |
| Pop Lloyd | Palatka | 1977 |
| Al López | Tampa | 1977 |
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.
Hall of Fame Players from Florida
In addition to the current players, we thought you might also enjoy seeing which Hall of Famers hail from the state of Florida*.
| Name | City | Primary Team |
|---|---|---|
| Fred McGriff | Tampa | Braves |
*This list is currently a work in progress.
Other States
Check out the players from other states as well. We currently only have a few states posted, but check back soon because we’ll have many more up in the next couple of weeks.
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