Current Pro Baseball Players from Georgia (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 40 players from the state of Georgia which is the fifth most of any state behind only California, Florida, Texas and New York. As you would probably expect, Atlanta is the most well-represented city in Georgia with 9 players from the state capital.
What blew us away though was the city of Snellville which sits about 45 minutes east of Atlanta has a population of roughly 18,000 people – and 4 major league baseball players! That’s incredibly impressive!
MLB Players from Georgia
Here are all 40 guys from Georgia 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 Frazier | Athens | Orioles |
| Adam Wainwright | Brunswick | Cardinals |
| Austin Meadows | Atlanta | Tigers |
| Brad Keller | Snellville | Royals |
| Brandon Marsh | Buford | Phillies |
| Brent Honeywell | Augusta | Padres |
| Buck Farmer | Conyers | Reds |
| Byron Buxton | Baxley | Twins |
| Carter Kieboom | Marietta | Nationals |
| CJ Abrams | Alpharetta | Nationals |
| Clarke Schmidt | Acworth | Yankees |
| Cole Waites | Lawrenceville | Giants |
| Cooper Criswell | Carrolton | Rays |
| Dansby Swanson | Kennesaw | Cubs |
| David Villar | Atlanta | Giants |
| DL Hall | Valdosta | Orioles |
| Drew Waters | Atlanta | Royals |
| Dylan Cease | Milton | White Sox |
| Garrett Whitlock | Snellville | Red Sox |
| Hunter Gaddis | Canton | Guardians |
| Joey Bart | Buford | Giants |
| Jordan Walker | Stone Mountain | Cardinals |
| Jordan Weems | Columbus | Nationals |
| Kyle Farmer | Atlanta | Twins |
| Kyle Lewis | Snellville | Diamondbacks |
| Lucas Sims | Lawrenceville | Reds |
| Luis Campusano | Augusta | Padres |
| Matt Beaty | Snellville | Giants |
| Matt Olson | Atlanta | Braves |
| Michael Chavis | Atlanta | Nationals |
| Michael Harris II | DeKalb | Braves |
| Nick Sandlin | Evans | Guardians |
| Nick Senzel | Atlanta | Reds |
| Richard Lovelady | Hinesville | As |
| Taylor Trammell | Powder Springs | Mariners |
| Taylor Walls | Cordele | Rays |
| Tyler Stephenson | Atlanta | Reds |
| Will Benson | Atlanta | Reds |
| Will Smith | Newnan | Rangers |
| Zack Wheeler | Smyrna | Phillies |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from the state of Georgia.
Matt Olson
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Matt Olson, born in Atlanta, Georgia, has emerged as one of the premier first basemen in Major League Baseball. Olson’s journey to the majors started at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, where he showcased his impressive power hitting.
Drafted in the first round (47th overall) of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics, Olson has become known for his prodigious home run ability and excellent defense at first base.
In MLB, he has consistently displayed power, leading to significant home run totals, and has been recognized for his defensive skills with Gold Glove awards. Olson’s combination of offensive firepower and defensive reliability make him a key player for his teams, including the Athletics and Atlanta Braves.
Adam Wainwright
Hometown: Brunswick, Georgia
Adam Wainwright, from Brunswick, Georgia, has had a distinguished career as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Wainwright’s path to the majors included playing baseball at Glynn Academy in Brunswick.
Drafted 29th overall in the 2000 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves and later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, Wainwright has become one of the most respected pitchers in the league.
Known for his curveball and competitive nature, he has earned multiple All-Star selections, Gold Glove awards, and a key role in the Cardinals’ 2006 World Series victory. Wainwright’s longevity, leadership, and consistent performance, including high strikeout totals and a solid ERA, have solidified his status as one of the top pitchers of his era.
Dansby Swanson
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Dansby Swanson, hailing from Marietta, Georgia, has made his mark as a talented shortstop in Major League Baseball. Swanson attended Marietta High School and then excelled at Vanderbilt University, leading to his selection as the first overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Traded to the Atlanta Braves, Swanson has become known for his defensive skills at shortstop and his growing offensive capabilities. His role in the Braves’ lineup has evolved, contributing with home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.
Swanson’s combination of defensive prowess and timely hitting, including key contributions in the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship run, make him a valuable asset in the infield.
Hall of Fame Players from Georgia
In addition to the current players from Georgia, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Thomas | Columbus | 2014 |
| Johnny Mize | Demorest | 1981 |
| Josh Gibson | Buena Vista | 1972 |
| Jackie Robinson | Cairo | 1962 |
| Bill Terry | Atlanta | 1954 |
| Ty Cobb | Narrows | 1936 |
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.
