Current Pro Baseball Players From Maryland (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 10 players from the state of Maryland on major league rosters which places it right in the middle (t-25th) of all states in the US – tied with South Carolina and Wisconsin. Out of the 10 players, Baltimore is the most well-represented city in the state with 4 of the 10 players born in Maryland’s largest city.
MLB Players from Maryland
Here are the 10 guys representing the state of Maryland on MLB Rosters at the start of the 2023 season including what town he’s from and what team he plays for.
| Name | City | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | Silver Springs | Tigers |
| Bruce Zimmermann | Baltimore | Orioles |
| Bryan Reynolds | Baltimore | Pirates |
| Cody Morris | Columbia | Guardians |
| Evan Phillips | Salisbury | Dodgers |
| Gavin Sheets | Lutherville | White Sox |
| Jake Fraley | Frederick | Reds |
| Josh Hader | Millersville | Padres |
| LaMonte Wade Jr | Baltimore | Giants |
| Shane McClanahan | Baltimore | Rays |
Player Bios
Here is a little background info for a few of the standout players from the state of Maryland.
Bryan Reynolds
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Bryan Reynolds, from Baltimore, Maryland, has quickly emerged as a key outfielder in Major League Baseball. Reynolds’ baseball journey began at Brentwood High School in Tennessee, followed by a successful collegiate career at Vanderbilt University.
Drafted in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants and later traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Reynolds has become known for his consistent hitting and on-base skills. In his breakout rookie season in 2019, he posted a high batting average and on-base percentage, earning him consideration for Rookie of the Year.
Reynolds’ ability to hit for both power and average, coupled with solid outfield defense, makes him a valuable asset in the Pirates’ lineup.
Josh Hader
Hometown: Millersville, Maryland
Josh Hader, hailing from Millersville, Maryland, has established himself as one of the premier relief pitchers in Major League Baseball.
After attending Old Mill High School in Maryland, Hader was drafted in the 19th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles and later traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his high-velocity fastball and devastating slider, Hader has been a dominant force in the Brewers’ bullpen.
His career is highlighted by multiple All-Star selections and winning the NL Reliever of the Year award multiple times. Hader’s ability to rack up strikeouts at an impressive rate and close games effectively has made him one of the most feared relievers in the game.
Shane McClanahan
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Shane McClanahan, also from Baltimore, Maryland, has rapidly become a rising star as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. McClanahan’s path to the majors included playing at Cape Coral High School in Florida, followed by a standout tenure at the University of South Florida.
Selected in the first round (31st overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, McClanahan made his debut in 2020. Known for his high-velocity fastball and sharp breaking pitches, McClanahan quickly established himself in the Rays’ rotation.
His rookie season in 2021 was particularly impressive, marked by a strong strikeout rate and solid ERA, showcasing his potential as a frontline starter in the majors.
Hall of Fame Players from Maryland
In addition to the current players from Maryland, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Baines | Easton | 2019 |
| John Schuerholz | Baltimore | 2017 |
| Bowie Kuhn | Takoma Park | 2008 |
| Cal Ripken Jr. | Havre de Grace | 2007 |
| Vic Willis | Cecil County | 1995 |
| Al Kaline | Baltimore | 1980 |
| Judy Johnson | Snow Hill | 1975 |
| Frank Baker | Trappe | 1955 |
| Jimmie Foxx | Sudlersville | 1951 |
| Lefty Grove | Lonaconing | 1947 |
| Babe Ruth | Baltimore | 1936 |
Baseball Hometown Fun Facts
California, by far, has the most current MLB players of any state with 189.
The second most was the state of 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
We are slowly but surely getting all the states published from the data we collected. Here are a few of the other states we currently have available.
Current MLB Players from Hawaii
