Current Pro Baseball Players from Wisconsin (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 10 players from the state of Wisconsin on major league rosters. That’s enough to tie Wisconsin with Maryland and South Carolina for 25th overall out of all 50 states.
As far as individual cities, all ten players from Wisconsin represent different cities. This includes cities ranging from Milwaukee with almost 600,000 people to the town of River Falls with a population of just over 16,000.
MLB Players from Wisconsin
Here are the 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | Madison | Yankees |
| Daulton Varsho | Marshfield | Blue Jays |
| Drew Rucinski | Neenah | As |
| Gavin Lux | Kenosha | Dodgers |
| Jared Walsh | Brookfield | Angels |
| Jarred Kelenic | Waukesha | Mariners |
| JP Feyereisen | River Falls | Dodgers |
| Owen Miller | Mequon | Brewers |
| Pete Fairbanks | Milwaukee | Rays |
| Terrin Vavra | Menomonie | Orioles |
Player Bios
Here is a little more background info on a few of the standout players from the state of Wisconsin:
Gavin Lux
Gavin Lux, born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, grew up in a city known for its strong community and rich baseball tradition. He attended Indian Trail High School and Academy in Kenosha, where he quickly emerged as a top baseball prospect due to his impressive hitting and fielding abilities.
Lux was drafted straight out of high school in the first round of the MLB Draft. His journey from Kenosha to the major leagues highlights his exceptional talent and dedication to baseball.
Known for his smooth infield defense and growing offensive skills, Lux represents the hard-working, resilient spirit of his Wisconsin hometown.
Jared Walsh
Jared Walsh was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee known for its strong sports culture and community spirit. He played baseball at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, demonstrating his skills as a powerful hitter and versatile player.
Walsh went on to play college baseball at the University of Georgia, where he was a standout player. Despite being a late-round pick in the MLB Draft, Walsh’s perseverance and hard work saw him rise through the minor leagues to become a key player in the majors.
His journey from Wisconsin to the big leagues is a testament to his determination, power-hitting ability, and versatility on the field.
Jarred Kelenic
Jarred Kelenic was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a city with a strong sense of community and a love for sports. Kelenic attended Waukesha West High School, where he established himself as one of the top high school baseball players in the nation, known for his exceptional hitting, speed, and defensive abilities.
Kelenic was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft, directly out of high school. His path from Waukesha to professional baseball underscores his elite talent and strong work ethic.
Kelenic’s journey is marked by his rapid development as a five-tool player and his potential to be a star in the major leagues.
Hall of Fame Players from Wisconsin
In addition to the current players from Wisconsin, 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 Selig | Milwaukee | 2017 |
| Addie Joss | Woodland | 1978 |
| Burleigh Grimes | Emerald | 1964 |
| Al Simmons | Milwaukee | 1953 |
| Kid Nichols | Madison | 1949 |
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.
