MLB players born in 1983

238 MLB players on file were born in 1983. 1 is on MLB rosters now. Justin Verlander leads them with 79.3 career WAR. The first born in 1983 to play in the MLB were Miguel Cabrera, Jose Reyes, Edwin Jackson, and Chad Gaudin and 1 more, in 2003. Every season since 1876 is on file.

On MLB rosters now (1)

MLB players born in 1983 on rosters now

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Career	Born
Justin VerlanderDET	SP	2005–2026	21	266 W · 3,560 SO · 79.3 WAR	Manakin Sabot, VA

Former MLB players born in 1983 (237)

Former MLB players born in 1983

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Career	Born
Zack Greinke	SP	2004–2023	20	225 W · 2,979 SO · 71.0 WAR	Orlando, FL
Miguel Cabrera	DH	2003–2023	21	3,174 H · 511 HR · 64.3 WAR	Maracay, Venezuela
Joey Votto	1B	2007–2023	17	2,135 H · 356 HR · 61.4 WAR	Toronto, ON
Cole Hamels	SP	2006–2020	15	163 W · 2,560 SO · 57.6 WAR	San Diego, CA
Joe Mauer	1B	2004–2018	15	2,123 H · 143 HR · 52.8 WAR	Saint Paul, MN
Dustin Pedroia	2B	2006–2019	14	1,805 H · 140 HR · 50.4 WAR	Woodland, CA
Ryan Braun	RF	2007–2020	14	1,963 H · 352 HR · 47.1 WAR	Mission Hills, CA
Brett Gardner	CF	2008–2021	14	1,470 H · 139 HR · 42.3 WAR	Holly Hill, SC
Russell Martin	C	2006–2019	14	1,416 H · 191 HR · 37.2 WAR	East York, ON
Hanley Ramirez	SS	2005–2019	15	1,834 H · 271 HR · 36.2 WAR	El Valle, Dominican Republic
Jose Reyes	SS	2003–2018	16	2,138 H · 145 HR · 34.8 WAR	Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Edwin Encarnacion	DH	2005–2020	16	1,832 H · 424 HR · 32.5 WAR	La Romana, Dominican Republic
Howie Kendrick	DH	2006–2020	15	1,747 H · 127 HR · 31.0 WAR	Jacksonville, FL
Nick Markakis	LF	2006–2020	15	2,388 H · 189 HR · 31.0 WAR	Glen Cove, NY
Jacoby Ellsbury	CF	2007–2017	11	1,376 H · 104 HR · 29.9 WAR	Madras, OR
Hunter Pence	RF	2007–2020	14	1,791 H · 244 HR · 29.0 WAR	Fort Worth, TX
Martin Prado	1B	2006–2019	14	1,542 H · 100 HR · 27.5 WAR	Maracay, Venezuela
Charlie Morton	SP	2008–2025	18	147 W · 2,196 SO · 18.5 WAR	Flemington, NJ
Kurt Suzuki	C	2007–2022	16	1,421 H · 143 HR · 18.1 WAR	Wailuku, HI
Francisco Liriano	RP	2005–2019	14	112 W · 1,815 SO · 17.0 WAR	San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Franklin Gutierrez	LF	2005–2017	12	778 H · 97 HR · 16.6 WAR	Caracas, Venezuela
David Freese	1B	2009–2019	11	1,041 H · 113 HR · 16.6 WAR	Corpus Christi, TX
Stephen Drew	SS	2006–2017	12	1,109 H · 123 HR · 15.7 WAR	Valdosta, GA
Chris Young	CF	2006–2018	13	1,109 H · 191 HR · 15.3 WAR	Houston, TX
Jason Vargas	SP	2005–2019	14	99 W · 1,147 SO · 15.1 WAR	Apple Valley, CA
Gavin Floyd	RP	2004–2016	13	74 W · 985 SO · 15.0 WAR	Annapolis, MD
Chris Iannetta	C	2006–2019	14	820 H · 141 HR · 14.9 WAR	Providence, RI
Huston Street	RP	2005–2017	13	42 W · 665 SO · 13.7 WAR	Austin, TX
Matt Garza	SP	2006–2017	12	93 W · 1,380 SO · 12.5 WAR	Selma, CA
Miguel Montero	C	2006–2018	13	973 H · 126 HR · 12.0 WAR	Caracas, Venezuela
Marco Estrada	SP	2008–2019	12	62 W · 1,094 SO · 11.8 WAR	Sonora, Mexico
Kendrys Morales	DH	2006–2019	13	1,289 H · 213 HR · 11.7 WAR	Santa Clara, Cuba
Geovany Soto	C	2005–2017	13	619 H · 108 HR · 11.1 WAR	San Juan, Puerto Rico
John Jaso	1B	2008–2017	9	573 H · 55 HR · 10.3 WAR	Chula Vista, CA
Adam A Lind	LF	2006–2017	12	1,247 H · 200 HR · 10.1 WAR	Muncie, IN
Craig Gentry	RF	2009–2018	10	325 H · 7 HR · 10.1 WAR	Fort Smith, AR
Sergio Romo	RP	2008–2022	15	42 W · 789 SO · 10.0 WAR	Brawley, CA
Zach Duke	RP	2005–2019	15	69 W · 854 SO · 9.5 WAR	Clifton, TX
Brandon McCarthy	SP	2005–2018	13	69 W · 908 SO · 9.1 WAR	Glendale, CA
Steve Pearce	1B	2007–2019	13	572 H · 91 HR · 9.0 WAR	Lakeland, FL
Alexi Ogando	RP	2010–2018	8	33 W · 408 SO · 9.0 WAR	San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Scott Feldman	SP	2005–2017	13	78 W · 882 SO · 8.3 WAR	Kailua, HI
Jim Johnson	RP	2006–2018	13	38 W · 531 SO · 8.0 WAR	Johnson City, NY
Glen Perkins	RP	2006–2017	12	35 W · 504 SO · 8.0 WAR	St. Paul, MN
Daniel Nava	RF	2010–2017	7	452 H · 29 HR · 8.0 WAR	Redwood City, CA
Alberto Callaspo	2B	2006–2015	10	941 H · 52 HR · 7.6 WAR	Maracay, Venezuela
J.P. Howell	RP	2005–2017	12	36 W · 566 SO · 7.4 WAR	Modesto, CA
Jesse Chavez	RP	2008–2025	18	51 W · 1,044 SO · 7.1 WAR	San Gabriel, CA
Nick Hundley	C	2008–2019	12	766 H · 93 HR · 6.8 WAR	Corvallis, OR
Gregor Blanco	LF	2008–2018	10	746 H · 26 HR · 6.5 WAR	Caracas, Venezuela
Carlos Manuel Villanueva	P	2006–2016	11	51 W · 862 SO · 6.1 WAR	Santiago, Dominican Republic
Jerry Blevins	RP	2007–2019	13	30 W · 508 SO · 6.0 WAR	Johnson City, TN
Mark Reynolds	1B	2007–2019	13	1,283 H · 298 HR · 6.0 WAR	Pikeville, KY
Brian Duensing	RP	2009–2018	10	46 W · 523 SO · 5.8 WAR	Marysville, KS
Casey Kotchman	1B	2004–2013	10	799 H · 71 HR · 5.8 WAR	St. Petersburg, FL
Edinson Volquez	SP	2005–2020	15	95 W · 1,323 SO · 5.7 WAR	Barahona, Dominican Republic
Matt Capps	RP	2005–2012	8	29 W · 319 SO · 4.9 WAR	Douglasville, GA
Tony Sipp	RP	2009–2019	11	26 W · 531 SO · 4.8 WAR	Pascagoula, MS
Tom Wilhelmsen	RP	2011–2017	7	14 W · 339 SO · 4.6 WAR	Tucson, AZ
Brandon Moss	RF	2007–2017	11	742 H · 160 HR · 4.5 WAR	Monroe, GA
Edwin Jackson	SP	2003–2019	17	107 W · 1,508 SO · 4.4 WAR	Ulm, Germany
Dallas Braden	SP	2007–2011	5	26 W · 305 SO · 4.4 WAR	Phoenix, AZ
Wilton Lopez	RP	2009–2014	6	16 W · 221 SO · 4.1 WAR	Leon, Nicaragua
John Axford	RP	2009–2021	11	38 W · 589 SO · 3.9 WAR	Simcoe, ON
Burke Badenhop	RP	2008–2015	8	20 W · 350 SO · 3.8 WAR	Atlanta, GA
Adam Rosales	SS	2008–2018	11	367 H · 48 HR · 3.4 WAR	Chicago, IL
Jeff Niemann	SP	2008–2012	5	40 W · 409 SO · 3.3 WAR	Houston, TX
Justin Maxwell	CF	2007–2015	7	233 H · 41 HR · 2.7 WAR	Bethesda, MD
Travis Buck	LF	2007–2012	6	197 H · 20 HR · 2.7 WAR	Richland, WA
George Kottaras	C	2008–2014	7	155 H · 32 HR · 2.6 WAR	Scarborough, ON
Gaby Sanchez	1B	2008–2014	7	508 H · 61 HR · 2.5 WAR	Miami, FL
Luke Hochevar	RP	2007–2016	9	46 W · 702 SO · 2.4 WAR	Fowler, CO
Samuel Deduno	RP	2010–2015	6	16 W · 231 SO · 2.3 WAR	La Romana, Dominican Republic
Tony Barnette	RP	2016–2019	4	11 W · 132 SO · 2.3 WAR	Anchorage, AK
Cla Meredith	RP	2005–2010	6	14 W · 189 SO · 2.2 WAR	Richmond, VA
Matt Albers	RP	2006–2019	14	47 W · 571 SO · 2.1 WAR	Houston, TX
Rene Rivera	C	2004–2021	13	330 H · 43 HR · 2.1 WAR	Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Willy Aybar	DH	2005–2010	5	315 H · 33 HR · 2.1 WAR	Bani, Dominican Republic
Bill Bray	RP	2006–2012	6	13 W · 188 SO · 1.9 WAR	Virginia Beach, VA
Sergio Santos	RP	2010–2015	6	7 W · 227 SO · 1.9 WAR	Los Angeles, CA
Joey Devine	RP	2005–2011	5	8 W · 89 SO · 1.9 WAR	Junction City, KS
Brandon League	RP	2004–2014	11	27 W · 375 SO · 1.8 WAR	Sacramento, CA
Nolan Reimold	LF	2009–2016	8	339 H · 56 HR · 1.8 WAR	Greenville, PA
Cory Wade	RP	2008–2012	4	11 W · 137 SO · 1.8 WAR	Indianapolis, IN
Guillermo Moscoso	RP	2009–2013	5	13 W · 166 SO · 1.6 WAR	Maracay, Venezuela
Evan Meek	RP	2008–2014	6	7 W · 160 SO · 1.4 WAR	Bellevue, WA
Steve Tolleson	SS	2010–2015	4	81 H · 6 HR · 1.4 WAR	Spartanburg, SC
Steven Shell	RP	2008–2009	2	2 W · 46 SO · 1.4 WAR	Longview, TX
Anthony Recker	C	2011–2017	7	110 H · 18 HR · 1.3 WAR	Allentown, PA
Greg Smith	SP	2008–2010	2	8 W · 142 SO · 1.3 WAR	Alexandria, LA
David Pauley	RP	2006–2012	5	9 W · 122 SO · 1.2 WAR	Longmont, CO
Clete Thomas	RF	2008–2013	4	165 H · 13 HR · 1.2 WAR	Jacksonville, FL
Chad Gaudin	RP	2003–2013	11	45 W · 673 SO · 1.1 WAR	New Orleans, LA
Casey Fien	RP	2009–2017	8	17 W · 251 SO · 1.1 WAR	Santa Rosa, CA
Chris Getz	PR	2008–2014	7	352 H · 3 HR · 0.9 WAR	Southfield, MI
Ryan Mattheus	RP	2011–2015	5	9 W · 116 SO · 0.9 WAR	Sacramento, CA
Jeremy Sowers	SP	2006–2009	4	18 W · 174 SO · 0.9 WAR	St. Clairsville, OH
Jose Constanza	RF	2011–2014	4	60 H · 2 HR · 0.9 WAR	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Travis Ishikawa	1B	2006–2015	8	241 H · 23 HR · 0.8 WAR	Seattle, WA
Dane De La Rosa	RP	2011–2014	4	6 W · 78 SO · 0.8 WAR	Torrance, CA

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• Jeff Fiorentino 2005–2009
• Brad Kilby 2009–2010
• Ramon Troncoso 2008–2013
• Jose Morales 2007–2011
• Freddy Dolsi 2008–2009
• Scott Lewis 2008–2009
• Taylor Tankersley 2006–2010
• Andrew Sisco 2005–2007
• Matt Chico 2007–2010
• J.D. Martin 2009–2010
• Robinzon Diaz 2008–2009
• John Mayberry Jr. 2009–2015
• Irving Falu 2012–2014
• Antoan Richardson 2011–2014
• Jarrett Hoffpauir 2009–2010
• Bobby Wilson 2008–2019
• Jason Pridie 2008–2015
• Ryan Rowland-Smith 2007–2014
• Doug Mathis 2008–2010
• Lance Broadway 2007–2009
• Will Rhymes 2010–2012
• Francisco Rodriguez 2010–2011
• Robert Manuel 2009–2010
• Davis Romero 2006
• Lance Pendleton 2011
• Taylor Teagarden 2008–2015
• Adam Russell 2008–2011
• Drew Sutton 2009–2012
• Alberto Arias 2007–2009
• Eric Hacker 2009–2012
• Esmailin Caridad 2009–2010
• Rusty Ryal 2009–2010
• Yohan Jose Pino 2014–2015
• Blake Davis 2011
• Guilder Rodriguez 2014
• Brent Dlugach 2009
• Bronson Sardinha 2007
• Humberto Sanchez 2008
• Kyle Davies 2005–2015
• Brandon Boggs 2008–2011
• Juan Miranda 2008–2011
• Craig Tatum 2009–2011
• Drew Macias 2007–2009
• Chase Wright 2007
• Clay Timpner 2008
• Devon Lowery 2008
• Miguel A Pérez 2005
• Rhyne Hughes 2010
• Wesley Whisler 2009
• Pedro Viola 2009–2011
• Trent Oeltjen 2009–2011
• Jay Buente 2010–2011
• Jordan Brown 2010–2013
• Luke Montz 2008–2013
• Steven Register 2008–2009
• Alan Johnson 2011
• Arturo Lopez 2009
• Brian Dinkelman 2011
• Eider Torres 2008
• Mauro Zarate 2007
• Brent Clevlen 2006–2010
• Trevor Crowe 2009–2013
• Curtis Thigpen 2007–2008
• Jack Egbert 2009–2012
• Brock Peterson 2013
• Daniel Barone 2007
• Mark Lowe 2006–2016
• Eric Patterson 2007–2011
• Jason Berken 2009–2012
• Brandon Jones 2007–2009
• Carlos Fisher 2009–2011
• José Guerrero Valdez 2011–2012
• Mike Wilson 2011
• Thomas Diamond 2010
• William Bergolla 2005
• Mike Ekstrom 2008–2012
• Chris Seddon 2007–2012
• Garrett Mock 2008–2010
• Zack Segovia 2007–2009
• Callix Crabbe 2008
• Andy LaRoche 2007–2013
• Juan Gutierrez 2007–2014
• Juan Morillo 2006–2009
• Tim C Dillard 2008–2012
• Blake Hawksworth 2009–2011
• Jae-Kuk Ryu 2006–2008
• Zach Jackson 2006–2009
• Armando Gabino 2009–2010
• R.J. Swindle 2008–2009
• Mike Costanzo 2012
• Tommy Everidge 2009
• Wes Bankston 2008
• Jeff Mathis 2005–2021
• Clayton Richard 2008–2019
• Esmerling Vásquez 2009–2012
• Jairo Asencio 2009–2013
• John Hester 2009–2013
• Mitch Talbot 2008–2011
• Alex Romero 2008–2009
• Tug Hulett 2008–2009
• Alberto Gonzalez 2007–2013
• Andy Sonnanstine 2007–2011
• Joe Martinez 2009–2013
• Ryan Rohlinger 2008–2011
• Clint Sammons 2007–2009
• Jeff Stevens 2009–2011
• Chris Lambert 2008–2009
• Tyler Greene 2009–2013
• Mike Nickeas 2010–2012
• Mark Worrell 2008–2011
• Brent Lillibridge 2008–2013
• Felipe Paulino 2007–2014
• Scott Moore 2006–2012
• Blake Lalli 2012–2016
• Josh Geer 2008–2009
• Donnie Murphy 2004–2014
• Elizardo Ramirez 2004–2008
• Danny Richar 2007–2009
• Michael Parisi 2008
• Tuffy Gosewisch 2013–2017
• Charlie Haeger 2006–2010
• Billy Buckner 2007–2014
• Craig Hansen 2005–2009
• Jeff Clement 2007–2012
• Angel Sanchez 2006–2013
• Tommy Manzella 2009–2010
• Edgar G Gonzalez 2003–2013
• Andy Marte 2005–2014
• Dana Eveland 2005–2016
• John Bowker 2008–2011
• Jay Marshall 2007–2009
• Radhames Liz 2007–2015
• Luis Mendoza 2007–2013
• Ronny Cedeno 2005–2014
• Mike Zagurski 2007–2018
• Garrett Olson 2007–2012
• Drew Butera 2010–2021

Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.