MLB players born in 1978
207 MLB players on file were born in 1978. Chase Utley leads them with 63.6 career WAR. The first born in 1978 to play in the MLB were Aramis Ramirez and Dee Brown, in 1998. Every season since 1876 is on file.
Former MLB players born in 1978 (207)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | 2B | 2003–2018 | 16 | 1,885 H · 259 HR · 63.6 WAR | Pasadena, CA |
| Jimmy Rollins | SS | 2000–2016 | 17 | 2,455 H · 231 HR · 44.2 WAR | Oakland, CA |
| John Lackey | SP | 2002–2017 | 15 | 188 W · 2,294 SO · 35.5 WAR | Abilene, TX |
| Cliff Lee | SP | 2002–2014 | 13 | 143 W · 1,824 SO · 33.8 WAR | Benton, AR |
| Barry Zito | SP | 2000–2015 | 15 | 165 W · 1,885 SO · 30.2 WAR | Las Vegas, NV |
| Aramis Ramirez | 3B | 1998–2015 | 18 | 2,303 H · 386 HR · 29.5 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Victor Martinez | DH | 2002–2018 | 16 | 2,153 H · 246 HR · 29.5 WAR | Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela |
| Vernon Wells | LF | 1999–2013 | 15 | 1,794 H · 270 HR · 25.5 WAR | Shreveport, LA |
| Ben Sheets | SP | 2001–2012 | 10 | 94 W · 1,325 SO · 24.4 WAR | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Jason Bay | LF | 2003–2013 | 11 | 1,200 H · 222 HR · 22.5 WAR | Trail, BC |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2001–2014 | 14 | 1,146 H · 286 HR · 22.3 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Aaron Harang | SP | 2002–2015 | 14 | 128 W · 1,842 SO · 21.6 WAR | San Diego, CA |
| Chone Figgins | 3B | 2002–2014 | 12 | 1,298 H · 35 HR · 19.9 WAR | Leary, GA |
| Kyle Lohse | SP | 2001–2016 | 16 | 147 W · 1,615 SO · 15.6 WAR | Chico, CA |
| Marcus Giles | 2B | 2001–2007 | 7 | 813 H · 76 HR · 15.5 WAR | San Diego, CA |
| Gil Meche | SP | 1999–2010 | 10 | 84 W · 1,050 SO · 15.1 WAR | Lafayette, LA |
| Milton Bradley | LF | 2000–2011 | 12 | 976 H · 125 HR · 14.9 WAR | Harbor City, CA |
| Brad Penny | SP | 2000–2014 | 14 | 121 W · 1,273 SO · 14.1 WAR | Blackwell, OK |
| Nick Johnson | DH | 2001–2012 | 10 | 723 H · 95 HR · 13.3 WAR | Sacramento, CA |
| Joe Crede | 3B | 2000–2009 | 10 | 787 H · 140 HR · 12.9 WAR | Jefferson City, MO |
| Joel Pineiro | SP | 2000–2011 | 12 | 104 W · 1,058 SO · 11.2 WAR | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Jose Valverde | RP | 2003–2014 | 12 | 27 W · 692 SO · 10.7 WAR | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Luke Scott | DH | 2005–2013 | 9 | 725 H · 135 HR · 10.7 WAR | DeLand, FL |
| Cristian Guzman | SS | 1999–2010 | 11 | 1,459 H · 62 HR · 10.2 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ryan Ludwick | LF | 2002–2014 | 12 | 923 H · 154 HR · 9.2 WAR | Satellite Beach, FL |
| Luis I Ayala | RP | 2003–2013 | 9 | 38 W · 367 SO · 8.7 WAR | Los Mochis, USA |
| Jason Jennings | RP | 2001–2009 | 9 | 62 W · 749 SO · 8.5 WAR | Dallas, TX |
| Ryan Church | RF | 2004–2010 | 7 | 500 H · 56 HR · 8.4 WAR | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Chad Qualls | RP | 2004–2017 | 14 | 52 W · 624 SO · 7.9 WAR | Lomita, CA |
| Mike Adams | RP | 2004–2014 | 10 | 21 W · 409 SO · 7.9 WAR | Corpus Christi, TX |
| Chris Capuano | RP | 2003–2016 | 12 | 77 W · 1,199 SO · 7.8 WAR | Springfield, MA |
| Juan Rivera | LF | 2001–2012 | 12 | 950 H · 132 HR · 7.5 WAR | Guarenas, Venezuela |
| Tony Armas | SP | 1999–2008 | 10 | 53 W · 680 SO · 7.4 WAR | Puerto Piritu, Venezuela |
| Mike Gonzalez | RP | 2003–2013 | 11 | 17 W · 511 SO · 7.2 WAR | Robstown, TX |
| Matt Guerrier | RP | 2004–2014 | 11 | 27 W · 411 SO · 7.1 WAR | Cleveland, OH |
| Andres Torres | LF | 2002–2013 | 9 | 462 H · 32 HR · 6.9 WAR | Paterson, NJ |
| Miguel Olivo | C | 2002–2014 | 13 | 905 H · 145 HR · 6.1 WAR | Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic |
| Jon Rauch | RP | 2002–2013 | 11 | 43 W · 475 SO · 5.8 WAR | Louisville, KY |
| Peter Moylan | RP | 2006–2018 | 12 | 24 W · 324 SO · 5.7 WAR | Perth, Australia |
| John Patterson | SP | 2002–2007 | 6 | 18 W · 415 SO · 5.0 WAR | Orange, TX |
| Juan Cruz | RP | 2001–2012 | 12 | 38 W · 659 SO · 4.6 WAR | Banao, Dominican Republic |
| Michael Wuertz | RP | 2004–2011 | 8 | 21 W · 444 SO · 4.6 WAR | Austin, MN |
| Joe Inglett | 2B | 2006–2011 | 6 | 229 H · 6 HR · 4.4 WAR | Sacramento, CA |
| Kevin Mench | LF | 2002–2010 | 8 | 632 H · 89 HR · 4.3 WAR | Wilmington, DE |
| Kevin Gregg | RP | 2003–2015 | 13 | 30 W · 661 SO · 3.9 WAR | Corvallis, OR |
| Yorvit Torrealba | C | 2001–2013 | 13 | 737 H · 56 HR · 3.8 WAR | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Luis Matos | LF | 2000–2006 | 7 | 410 H · 30 HR · 3.8 WAR | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2001–2014 | 13 | 849 H · 30 HR · 3.7 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Zach Day | SP | 2002–2006 | 5 | 21 W · 189 SO · 3.4 WAR | Cincinnati, OH |
| Jason Marquis | SP | 2000–2015 | 15 | 124 W · 1,174 SO · 3.2 WAR | Manhasset, NY |
| Matt Diaz | LF | 2003–2013 | 11 | 546 H · 45 HR · 2.9 WAR | Portland, OR |
| Bobby Seay | RP | 2001–2009 | 8 | 11 W · 190 SO · 2.7 WAR | Sarasota, FL |
| Runelvys Hernandez | SP | 2002–2008 | 5 | 25 W · 246 SO · 2.7 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Xavier Nady | RF | 2000–2014 | 12 | 797 H · 104 HR · 2.6 WAR | Salinas, CA |
| Josh Bard | C | 2002–2011 | 10 | 452 H · 39 HR · 2.5 WAR | Englewood, CO |
| Alfredo Amézaga | SS | 2002–2011 | 9 | 348 H · 12 HR · 2.5 WAR | Obregon |
| Josh Phelps | 1B | 2000–2008 | 8 | 380 H · 64 HR · 2.4 WAR | Anchorage, AK |
| Claudio Vargas | RP | 2003–2010 | 8 | 48 W · 544 SO · 2.2 WAR | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Brian Sanches | RP | 2006–2012 | 7 | 13 W · 204 SO · 2.2 WAR | Beaumont, TX |
| Chris Sampson | SP | 2006–2010 | 5 | 20 W · 176 SO · 1.9 WAR | Channelview, TX |
| Jared Sandberg | 3B | 2001–2003 | 3 | 139 H · 25 HR · 1.9 WAR | Olympia, WA |
| Aaron Heilman | RP | 2003–2011 | 9 | 35 W · 548 SO · 1.5 WAR | Logansport, IN |
| Alex Escobar | OF | 2001–2006 | 4 | 100 H · 13 HR · 1.3 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Esteban German | 2B | 2002–2011 | 10 | 284 H · 8 HR · 1.1 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jorge Campillo | SP | 2005–2009 | 5 | 9 W · 121 SO · 1.1 WAR | Tijuana, Mexico |
| John Grabow | RP | 2003–2011 | 9 | 24 W · 400 SO · 1.0 WAR | Arcadia, CA |
| Jaime Cerda | RP | 2002–2005 | 4 | 3 W · 91 SO · 1.0 WAR | Fresno, CA |
| Tim Corcoran | SP | 2005–2007 | 3 | 5 W · 78 SO · 1.0 WAR | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Vinnie Chulk | RP | 2003–2012 | 8 | 8 W · 199 SO · 0.9 WAR | Miami, FL |
| Darnell McDonald | LF | 2004–2013 | 7 | 191 H · 20 HR · 0.9 WAR | Fort Collins, CO |
| Derrick Turnbow | RP | 2000–2008 | 7 | 17 W · 265 SO · 0.7 WAR | Union City, TN |
| Eric Bruntlett | 3B | 2003–2009 | 7 | 182 H · 11 HR · 0.7 WAR | Lafayette, IN |
| Josh Hancock | RP | 2002–2007 | 6 | 9 W · 110 SO · 0.7 WAR | Cleveland, MS |
| Corey Thurman | RP | 2002–2003 | 2 | 3 W · 67 SO · 0.7 WAR | Augusta, GA |
| Jason Bulger | RP | 2005–2011 | 7 | 7 W · 138 SO · 0.6 WAR | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Charles Thomas | LF | 2004–2005 | 2 | 73 H · 7 HR · 0.6 WAR | Fairfield, CA |
| John Rodriguez | LF | 2005–2006 | 2 | 99 H · 7 HR · 0.6 WAR | New York, NY |
| Dewayne Wise | CF | 2000–2013 | 11 | 253 H · 31 HR · 0.5 WAR | Columbia, SC |
| Mark Malaska | RP | 2003–2004 | 2 | 3 W · 29 SO · 0.5 WAR | Youngstown, OH |
| Mike Neu | RP | 2003–2004 | 2 | 0 W · 22 SO · 0.5 WAR | Napa, CA |
| Jorge De Paula | RP | 2003–2005 | 3 | 0 W · 12 SO · 0.4 WAR | Yamaza, Dominican Republic |
| Oscar Salazar | 3B | 2002–2010 | 4 | 100 H · 14 HR · 0.3 WAR | Maracay, Venezuela |
| Willie Eyre | RP | 2006–2011 | 4 | 7 W · 86 SO · 0.3 WAR | Fountain Valley, CA |
| Devern Hansack | RP | 2006–2008 | 3 | 2 W · 18 SO · 0.3 WAR | Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua |
| Juan Salas | RP | 2006–2008 | 3 | 1 W · 42 SO · 0.3 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Rodrigo Rosario | SP | 2003 | 1 | 1 W · 6 SO · 0.3 WAR | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Tim Redding | RP | 2001–2009 | 8 | 37 W · 552 SO · 0.2 WAR | Rochester, NY |
| Scott Dohmann | RP | 2004–2008 | 5 | 9 W · 166 SO · 0.2 WAR | New Orleans, LA |
| T.J. Tucker | RP | 2000–2005 | 5 | 13 W · 140 SO · 0.2 WAR | Clearwater, FL |
| Chris Schroder | RP | 2006–2008 | 3 | 2 W · 85 SO · 0.2 WAR | Okarche, OK |
| John Foster | RP | 2002–2005 | 3 | 7 W · 54 SO · 0.2 WAR | Stockton, CA |
| Brian Gordon | RP | 2008–2011 | 2 | 0 W · 5 SO · 0.2 WAR | West Point, NY |
| Mark Woodyard | RP | 2005 | 1 | 0 W · 3 SO · 0.2 WAR | Mobile, AL |
| Steve Green | SP | 2001 | 1 | 0 W · 4 SO · 0.2 WAR | Montreal, Canada |
| Bobby Hill | 3B | 2002–2005 | 4 | 137 H · 6 HR · 0.1 WAR | San Jose, CA |
| Tomas De La Rosa | SS | 2000–2006 | 3 | 24 H · 2 HR · 0.1 WAR | La Victoria, Dominican Republic |
| Kevin Reese | LF | 2005–2006 | 2 | 5 H · 0 HR · 0.1 WAR | San Diego, CA |
| Mike Vento | RF | 2005–2006 | 2 | 5 H · 0 HR · 0.1 WAR | Albuquerque, NM |
| Dernell Stenson | LF | 2003 | 1 | 20 H · 3 HR · 0.1 WAR | Lagrange, GA |
| Eric Crozier | OF | 2004 | 1 | 5 H · 2 HR · 0.1 WAR | Columbus, OH |
- Lee Gronkiewicz 2007
- Matt Hensley 2004
- Willie Martinez 2000
- Mike Hessman 2003–2010
- Carmen Cali 2004–2007
- Luke Prokopec 2000–2002
- Andy Cannizaro 2006–2008
- Dicky Gonzalez 2001–2004
- Edgar Gonzalez 2008–2009
- Eude Brito 2005–2006
- Frank Brooks 2004–2005
- Jamal Strong 2003–2005
- Jorge Vasquez 2004–2005
- Nick Regilio 2004–2005
- Wilkin Ruan 2002–2003
- Anthony Ferrari 2003
- Chris Basak 2007
- Luis Rivera 2000
- Sam Marsonek 2004
- Blaine Neal 2001–2005
- Juan Perez 2006–2013
- Kurt Ainsworth 2001–2004
- John Gall 2005–2007
- Jon Knott 2004–2007
- Guillermo Rodriguez 2007–2009
- Luke Allen 2002–2003
- Adam Shabala 2005
- Dave Pember 2002
- Dusty Bergman 2004
- Jaime Bubela 2005
- Keith Reed 2005
- Kris Keller 2002
- Santiago Ramirez 2006
- Stephen Smitherman 2003
- Steve Andrade 2006
- Steve Watkins 2004
- Travis Chapman 2003
- Zach McClellan 2007
- Brandon Backe 2002–2009
- Ruben Mateo 1999–2004
- Jeff Bailey 2007–2009
- Michel Hernandez 2003–2009
- Kevin Barry 2006–2007
- Dave Gassner 2005
- Delvin James 2002
- Joey Nation 2000
- Todd Wellemeyer 2003–2010
- Travis Hughes 2004–2006
- Steve Torrealba 2001–2002
- Anastacio Martinez 2004
- Chris Mears 2003
- Jason Szuminski 2004
- Marshall McDougall 2005
- Rico Washington 2008
- Angel Berroa 2001–2009
- Bill White 2007–2008
- Cedrick Bowers 2008–2010
- Matt Childers 2002–2005
- Tim Olson 2004–2005
- Ryan Bukvich 2002–2008
- Brent Butler 2001–2003
- Matt Watson 2003–2010
- Josh Rabe 2006–2007
- Val Pascucci 2004–2011
- Chris Gissell 2004
- Steven Kent 2002
- Todd Self 2005
- Alexis Gomez 2002–2006
- Ed Rogers 2002–2006
- Jeff Bajenaru 2004–2006
- Scott Dunn 2004–2006
- Brian Falkenborg 1999–2008
- Greg Aquino 2004–2009
- Pete Laforest 2003–2007
- Rene Reyes 2003–2004
- Trey Hodges 2002–2003
- Clayton Andrews 2000
- Jeremy Griffiths 2003–2004
- Josh Stewart 2003–2004
- Junior Herndon 2001
- Nick Green 2004–2013
- Wilson Valdez 2004–2012
- Jack Taschner 2005–2010
- Ken Harvey 2001–2005
- Carlos Rivera 2003–2004
- Wilton Veras 1999–2000
- Jason Standridge 2001–2007
- Jason Ellison 2003–2008
- Matt Kata 2003–2009
- Jeff Duncan 2003–2004
- Steve Smyth 2002
- Mike Burns 2005–2009
- Nick Bierbrodt 2001–2004
- Erick Almonte 2001–2011
- J.J. Davis 2002–2005
- Chris Jakubauskas 2009–2011
- Tim Hummel 2003–2004
- Brian Reith 2001–2004
- Donaldo Mendez 2001–2003
- Mike Bynum 2002–2004
- Casey Fossum 2001–2009
- Chris Bootcheck 2003–2013
- Joe Borchard 2002–2007
- Tim Drew 2000–2004
- Álex Cintrón 2001–2009
- Dee Brown 1998–2007
- Greg Dobbs 2004–2014
Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.