Current Pro Baseball Players from New York (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 38 players from the state of New York on major league rosters. That’s the 5th most of any state, behind only California, Florida, Texas and Georgia. As far as individual cities, it’s pretty evenly spread across multiple cities. New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Rochester all have more than one player.
MLB Players from New York
Here are the 38 guys representing the state of New York 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Ottavino | New York | Mets |
| Andrew Valazquez | Bronx | Angels |
| Anthony Volpe | New York | Yankees |
| Danny Mendick | Rochester | Mets |
| Franklin German | Queens | White Sox |
| George Kirby | Rye | Mariners |
| Greg Weissert | Bay Shore | Yankees |
| Harrison Bader | Bronxville | Yankees |
| Ian Anderson | Rexford | Braves |
| James Karinchak | Newburgh | Guardians |
| Jason Foley | Manhasset | Tigers |
| Jason Vosler | West Nyack | Reds |
| Jeimer Candelairo | New York | Nationals |
| Jesse Winker | Buffalo | Brewers |
| Jonah Heim | Buffalo | Rangers |
| Josiah Gray | New Rochelle | Nationals |
| Justin Dunn | Freeport | Reds |
| Justin Topa | Binghamton | Mariners |
| Kevin Smith | East Greenbush | As |
| Logan O’Hoppe | West Islip | Angels |
| Luis Garcia | New York | Nationals |
| Marcus Stroman | Medford | Cubs |
| Matt Festa | Brooklyn | Mariners |
| Matt Gage | Johnstown | Astros |
| Michael King | Rochester | Yankees |
| Nicholas Padilla | Bronx | White Sox |
| Patrick Corbin | Clay | Nationals |
| Peter Strzelecki | Queens | Brewers |
| Reiss Knehr | Manhasset | Padres |
| Richie Palacios | Brooklyn | Guardians |
| Sean Murphy | Peekskill | Braves |
| Stephen Ridings | Huntington | Mets |
| Steven Matz | Stony Brook | Cardinals |
| Tim Locastro | Syracuse | Mets |
| Tom Murphy | West Monroe | Mariners |
| Tommy Kahnle | Latham | Yankees |
| Triston McKenzie | Brooklyn | Guardians |
| Zach Short | Kingston | Tigers |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from New York.
Patrick Corbin
Hometown: Clay, New York
Patrick Corbin, hailing from Clay, New York, has made a significant impact as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Corbin’s journey to the big leagues began at Cicero-North Syracuse High School in North Syracuse, New York, followed by a collegiate career at Mohawk Valley Community College and Chipola College.
Drafted in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels, Corbin quickly established himself in the majors, particularly with the Arizona Diamondbacks. His career highlights include two All-Star selections and a reputation for being a reliable innings eater.
Corbin is known for his effective slider, which has been a key component of his success, including a career-high 246 strikeouts in the 2018 season. His consistent performance over the years has made him a valuable member of any rotation.
Sean Murphy
Hometown: Peekskill, New York
Sean Murphy, born in Peekskill, New York, has emerged as one of the top catchers in Major League Baseball. Murphy’s baseball path started at Centerville High School in Ohio, followed by a collegiate career at Wright State University.
Drafted in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics, Murphy quickly established himself as a formidable presence behind the plate. He is known for his strong defensive skills, including excellent framing and arm strength, and has also proven to be a valuable offensive player.
Murphy’s power hitting, highlighted by impressive home run totals, and his ability to handle a pitching staff, have made him a key player for the Athletics.
Marcus Stroman
Hometown: Medford, New York
Marcus Stroman, from Medford, New York, has carved out a niche as a dynamic and energetic pitcher in Major League Baseball. Stroman’s passion for baseball was nurtured at Patchogue-Medford High School and further developed at Duke University.
Selected in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Stroman’s MLB career has been marked by his high energy and competitive nature. Known for his unique pitching style and athleticism, Stroman has been a key player for teams like the Blue Jays and New York Mets.
His career highlights include a Gold Glove award in 2017 and consistently strong performances, as evidenced by his career ERA and strikeout totals. Stroman’s success in the majors is a reflection of his hard work and the competitive spirit fostered in his home state of New York.
Hall of Fame Players from New York
In addition to the current players from New York, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Fowler | Fort Plain | 2022 |
| Marvin Miller | Brooklyn | 2020 |
| Edgar Martínez | New York City | 2019 |
| Craig Biggio | Smithtown | 2015 |
| Joe Torre | Brooklyn | 2014 |
| Deacon White | Caton | 2013 |
| Jacob Ruppert | New York City | 2013 |
| Walter O’Malley | The Bronx | 2008 |
| Bid McPhee | Massena | 2000 |
| George Davis | Cohoes | 1998 |
| William Hulbert | Burlington Flats | 1995 |
| Phil Rizzuto | Brooklyn | 1994 |
| Jim Palmer | New York City | 1990 |
| Carl Yastrzemski | Southampton | 1989 |
| Bucky Harris | Port Jervis | 1975 |
| Whitey Ford | New York City | 1974 |
| Mickey Welch | Brooklyn | 1973 |
| Warren Spahn | Buffalo | 1973 |
| Sandy Koufax | Brooklyn | 1972 |
| Waite Hoyt | Brooklyn | 1969 |
| Hank Greenberg | Manhattan | 1956 |
| Bill Klem | Rochester | 1953 |
| Frankie Frisch | Bronx | 1947 |
| Johnny Evers | Troy | 1946 |
| King Kelly | Troy | 1945 |
| Jimmy Collins | Niagara Falls | 1945 |
| Dan Brouthers | Sylvan Lake | 1945 |
| Willie Keeler | Brooklyn | 1939 |
| Eddie Collins | Millerton | 1939 |
| Charles Radbourn | Rochester | 1939 |
| Alexander Cartwright | New York City | 1938 |
| George Wright | Yonkers | 1937 |
| John McGraw | Truxton | 1937 |
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) 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 Nebraska
