Current Pro Baseball Players from New Mexico (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 4 players from the state of New Mexico on major league rosters. That ties New Mexico with Hawaii for 34th overall. As far as individual cities, Albuquerque is represented by 2 of the 4 players.
MLB Players from New Mexico
Here are the 4 guys representing the state of New Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | Albuquerque | Astros |
| Chase Silseth | Farmington | Angels |
| Mitch Garver | Albuquerque | Rangers |
| Trevor Rogers | Carlsbad | Marlins |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from the state of New Mexico.
Alex Bregman
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Alex Bregman, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has risen to prominence as one of the top infielders in Major League Baseball. Bregman’s baseball career began at Albuquerque Academy, where he first demonstrated his exceptional talent.
He further honed his skills at Louisiana State University, leading to his selection as the second overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros. In MLB, Bregman quickly established himself as a key player, known for his hitting prowess and defensive versatility.
His career is highlighted by multiple All-Star selections, a Silver Slugger Award, and a significant role in the Astros’ 2017 World Series championship.
Mitch Garver
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mitch Garver, also hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has carved out a reputation as a skilled catcher in Major League Baseball. Garver’s journey in baseball began at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, followed by a successful collegiate career at the University of New Mexico.
Drafted in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins, Garver made his mark in the majors with his offensive capabilities. He earned the Silver Slugger Award in 2019 as a catcher, a testament to his powerful hitting.
Garver’s ability to combine a high batting average with significant home run production has made him a valuable asset behind the plate and in the batting lineup.
Trevor Rogers
Hometown: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Trevor Rogers, originating from Carlsbad, New Mexico, has established himself as a promising starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. A standout at Carlsbad High School, Rogers’ talent led to his selection in the first round (13th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins.
Rogers made an immediate impact in the majors with his impressive pitching, highlighted by his strong rookie season in 2021. His performance that year earned him an All-Star selection and contention for the National League Rookie of the Year.
Known for his high strikeout rates and solid ERA, Rogers showcases a mix of velocity and control on the mound, marking him as one of the rising stars in MLB pitching.
Hall of Fame Players from New Mexico
In addition to the current players from New Mexico, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Kiner | Santa Rita | 1975 |
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 with 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.
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