Current Pro Baseball Players from Washington (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 every player’s home state (or country) on the 40-man rosters for each team.
We found 18 players from the state of Washington on major league rosters. That’s enough to tie Washington with Alabama and Tennessee for 12th overall out of all 50 states.
As far as individual cities, Seattle is the most well-represented city with 7 of the 18 players calling Seattle their hometown.
MLB Players from Washington
Here are the 18 guys representing the state of Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Sampson | Redmond | Cubs |
| Andrew Kittredge | Spokane | Rays |
| Austin Voth | Redmond | Orioles |
| Blake Snell | Seattle | Padres |
| Bobby Dalbec | Seattle | Red Sox |
| Corbin Carroll | Seattle | Diamondbacks |
| Drew Rasmussen | Puyallup | Rays |
| Jake Lamb | Seattle | Angels |
| Janson Junk | Federal Way | Brewers |
| Jeff Brigham | Federal Way | Mets |
| Matthew Boyd | Mercer Island | Tigers |
| Michael Brantley | Bellevue | Astros |
| Michael Conforto | Seattle | Giants |
| Reese McGuire | Seattle | Red Sox |
| Stuart Fairchild | Seattle | Reds |
| Trevor May | Longview | As |
| Wyatt Mills | Spokane | Red Sox |
| Zach Davies | Puyallup | Diamondbacks |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from the state of Washington:
Michael Brantley
Michael Brantley, born in Bellevue, Washington, grew up in Florida where he attended high school. He is known for his consistent hitting and versatility on the field, primarily playing as a left fielder.
Brantley’s career has been marked by steady performance, leading to five All-Star selections and a Silver Slugger award. His ability to hit for both power and average has made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Brantley’s journey through the ranks of professional baseball showcases his dedication and skill, cementing his status as a highly respected player in the league.
Blake Snell
Blake Snell, born in Seattle, Washington, attended Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. He emerged as a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional skills on the mound.
Snell won the Cy Young Award in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and added another in 2023 with the San Diego Padres, making him one of the few pitchers to win the award in both the American and National Leagues.
His dominance on the mound, characterized by his strikeouts and command, has made him one of the top pitchers in the game.
Zach Davies
Zach Davies, born in Puyallup, Washington, made his major league debut at the age of 22 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his pitching prowess, Davies has carved out a solid career in Major League Baseball.
His ability to navigate lineups and control games has been evident throughout his time with teams like the Brewers, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Davies’ career in the majors showcases his consistency and skill as a pitcher, contributing significantly to his teams’ successes over the years.
Hall of Fame Players from Washington
In addition to the current players from Washington, we compiled a list of all players that have gone on to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Name | City | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Santo | Seattle | 2012 |
| Ryne Sandberg | Spokane | 2005 |
| Earl Averill | Snohomish | 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), Georgia (40) and New York with 38.
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.
