MLB players born in 1987
215 MLB players on file were born in 1987. 4 are on MLB rosters now. Paul Goldschmidt leads them with 65.4 career WAR. The first born in 1987 to play in the MLB were Justin Upton and Cameron Maybin, in 2007. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul GoldschmidtNYY | 1B | 2011–2026 | 16 | 2,277 H · 390 HR · 65.4 WAR | Wilmington, DE |
| Kenley JansenDET | RP | 2010–2026 | 17 | 58 W · 1,329 SO · 24.1 WAR | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Kirby YatesPIT | RP | 2014–2026 | 12 | 32 W · 672 SO · 8.9 WAR | Lihue, HI |
| Caleb ThielbarCHC | RP | 2013–2026 | 10 | 29 W · 463 SO · 5.1 WAR | Northfield, MN |
Former MLB players born in 1987 (211)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | C | 2009–2021 | 12 | 1,500 H · 158 HR · 43.7 WAR | Leesburg, GA |
| Kyle Seager | 3B | 2011–2021 | 11 | 1,395 H · 242 HR · 32.4 WAR | Charlotte, NC |
| Justin Upton | DH | 2007–2022 | 16 | 1,754 H · 325 HR · 32.3 WAR | Norfolk, NY |
| Michael Brantley | DH | 2009–2023 | 15 | 1,656 H · 129 HR · 31.8 WAR | Bellevue, OH |
| Lance Lynn | SP | 2011–2024 | 13 | 143 W · 2,015 SO · 31.1 WAR | Marion, IN |
| Brandon Crawford | SS | 2011–2024 | 14 | 1,404 H · 147 HR · 29.6 WAR | Mountain View, CA |
| Jose Abreu | 1B | 2014–2024 | 11 | 1,587 H · 263 HR · 29.1 WAR | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| J.D. Martinez | DH | 2011–2024 | 14 | 1,741 H · 331 HR · 28.7 WAR | Miami, FL |
| AJ Pollock | OF | 2012–2023 | 12 | 1,032 H · 145 HR · 24.8 WAR | Hebron, CT |
| Josh Reddick | RF | 2009–2021 | 13 | 1,157 H · 146 HR · 24.4 WAR | Savannah, GA |
| Brian Dozier | 2B | 2012–2020 | 9 | 1,055 H · 192 HR · 24.1 WAR | Fulton, MS |
| Jason Kipnis | 2B | 2011–2020 | 10 | 1,147 H · 126 HR · 23.4 WAR | Northbrook, IL |
| Austin Jackson | CF | 2010–2018 | 9 | 1,145 H · 65 HR · 21.5 WAR | Denton, TX |
| Alex Cobb | SP | 2011–2024 | 13 | 79 W · 1,108 SO · 19.5 WAR | Boston, MA |
| Carlos Carrasco | RP | 2009–2026 | 17 | 112 W · 1,703 SO · 18.7 WAR | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Mike Minor | SP | 2010–2022 | 11 | 83 W · 1,273 SO · 18.3 WAR | Chapel Hill, TX |
| Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | 2013–2023 | 10 | 78 W · 934 SO · 18.2 WAR | Incheon, South Korea |
| Yan Gomes | C | 2012–2024 | 13 | 923 H · 137 HR · 18.1 WAR | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| David Peralta | RF | 2014–2024 | 11 | 1,166 H · 125 HR · 17.9 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Jay Bruce | LF | 2008–2021 | 14 | 1,455 H · 319 HR · 17.7 WAR | Beaumont, TX |
| Josh Harrison | 3B | 2011–2023 | 13 | 1,080 H · 73 HR · 17.1 WAR | Cincinnati, OH |
| Alex Avila | C | 2009–2021 | 13 | 714 H · 105 HR · 16.2 WAR | Hialeah, FL |
| Kole Calhoun | RF | 2012–2023 | 12 | 1,076 H · 179 HR · 15.5 WAR | Tempe, AZ |
| Mike Leake | SP | 2010–2019 | 10 | 105 W · 1,231 SO · 14.5 WAR | San Diego, CA |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2007–2021 | 15 | 973 H · 72 HR · 14.4 WAR | Asheville, NC |
| Kyle Gibson | SP | 2013–2025 | 13 | 112 W · 1,520 SO · 14.2 WAR | Greenfield, IN |
| Wilson Ramos | C | 2010–2021 | 12 | 946 H · 136 HR · 14.2 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Ivan Nova | SP | 2010–2020 | 11 | 90 W · 963 SO · 13.9 WAR | Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic |
| Collin McHugh | RP | 2012–2023 | 11 | 71 W · 967 SO · 13.8 WAR | Naperville, IL |
| Zack Britton | RP | 2011–2022 | 12 | 35 W · 532 SO · 13.6 WAR | Panorama City, CA |
| Welington Castillo | C | 2010–2019 | 10 | 626 H · 98 HR · 13.6 WAR | San Isidro, Dominican Republic |
| Mat Latos | SP | 2009–2017 | 9 | 71 W · 1,011 SO · 12.7 WAR | Alexandria, VA |
| Jason Castro | C | 2010–2022 | 12 | 678 H · 97 HR · 12.6 WAR | Castro Valley, CA |
| Logan Forsythe | 1B | 2011–2020 | 10 | 762 H · 71 HR · 11.8 WAR | Memphis, TN |
| Khris Davis | DH | 2013–2021 | 9 | 820 H · 221 HR · 11.6 WAR | Lakewood, CA |
| Jeremy Hellickson | SP | 2010–2019 | 10 | 76 W · 929 SO · 10.7 WAR | Des Moines, IA |
| Gerardo Parra | CF | 2009–2021 | 12 | 1,335 H · 90 HR · 10.4 WAR | Santa Bárbara, Venezuela |
| Peter Bourjos | CF | 2010–2019 | 10 | 502 H · 43 HR · 9.3 WAR | Park Ridge, IL |
| Chase Anderson | RP | 2014–2024 | 11 | 59 W · 923 SO · 8.9 WAR | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Jeremy Jeffress | RP | 2010–2020 | 11 | 32 W · 387 SO · 8.7 WAR | South Boston, VA |
| Hector Santiago | RP | 2011–2021 | 10 | 48 W · 856 SO · 8.4 WAR | Newark, NJ |
| Yonder Alonso | 1B | 2010–2019 | 10 | 872 H · 100 HR · 8.3 WAR | Havana, Cuba |
| Justin Wilson | RP | 2012–2025 | 13 | 38 W · 618 SO · 7.2 WAR | Anaheim, CA |
| Adam Warren | RP | 2012–2019 | 8 | 30 W · 428 SO · 6.9 WAR | Birmingham, AL |
| Danny Espinosa | SS | 2010–2017 | 8 | 644 H · 98 HR · 6.8 WAR | Santa Ana, CA |
| Donovan Solano | 1B | 2012–2025 | 12 | 805 H · 43 HR · 6.4 WAR | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Aaron Loup | RP | 2012–2023 | 12 | 23 W · 480 SO · 6.3 WAR | Raceland, KY |
| Manny Pina | C | 2011–2023 | 10 | 274 H · 43 HR · 6.1 WAR | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Yangervis Solarte | 3B | 2014–2019 | 6 | 620 H · 75 HR · 6.1 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Bryan Shaw | RP | 2011–2024 | 14 | 43 W · 681 SO · 5.8 WAR | Livermore, CA |
| Pedro Alvarez | 1B | 2010–2018 | 9 | 704 H · 162 HR · 5.8 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Richard Bleier | RP | 2016–2023 | 8 | 15 W · 187 SO · 5.8 WAR | Miami Beach, FL |
| Tyson Ross | SP | 2010–2019 | 10 | 44 W · 816 SO · 5.3 WAR | Berkeley, CA |
| Vance Worley | SP | 2010–2017 | 8 | 35 W · 497 SO · 5.0 WAR | Sacramento, CA |
| Ryan Tepera | RP | 2015–2023 | 9 | 19 W · 366 SO · 4.9 WAR | Houston, TX |
| Drew Storen | SP | 2010–2017 | 8 | 29 W · 417 SO · 4.8 WAR | Indianapolis, IN |
| Ike Davis | 1B | 2010–2016 | 7 | 496 H · 81 HR · 4.5 WAR | Edina, MN |
| Dan Jennings | RP | 2012–2019 | 8 | 17 W · 281 SO · 4.3 WAR | Berkeley, CA |
| Rex Brothers | RP | 2011–2021 | 9 | 23 W · 394 SO · 4.2 WAR | Murfreesboro, TN |
| Travis Wood | SP | 2010–2017 | 8 | 47 W · 801 SO · 4.2 WAR | Little Rock, AR |
| Logan Morrison | 1B | 2010–2020 | 11 | 792 H · 140 HR · 4.1 WAR | Kansas City, MO |
| Blaine Hardy | RP | 2014–2021 | 7 | 14 W · 230 SO · 3.8 WAR | Seattle, WA |
| Ryan Buchter | RP | 2014–2021 | 7 | 17 W · 259 SO · 3.7 WAR | Reading, PA |
| Anthony Bass | RP | 2011–2023 | 12 | 16 W · 416 SO · 3.6 WAR | Dearborn, MI |
| Tommy Milone | SP | 2011–2023 | 13 | 53 W · 713 SO · 3.3 WAR | Saugus, CA |
| Jordan Walden | RP | 2010–2015 | 6 | 12 W · 266 SO · 3.3 WAR | Fort Worth, TX |
| Daniel Hudson | RP | 2009–2024 | 15 | 65 W · 817 SO · 3.2 WAR | Lynchburg, VA |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2012–2024 | 13 | 27 W · 764 SO · 3.1 WAR | Wymore, NE |
| Ryan Brasier | RP | 2013–2025 | 9 | 10 W · 301 SO · 3.1 WAR | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Sam Freeman | RP | 2012–2020 | 9 | 8 W · 232 SO · 3.0 WAR | Houston, TX |
| Ryan Cook | RP | 2011–2018 | 6 | 15 W · 233 SO · 3.0 WAR | Clovis, CA |
| Zach Putnam | RP | 2011–2017 | 7 | 10 W · 162 SO · 2.7 WAR | Rochester, MI |
| Luis Garcia | RP | 2013–2026 | 14 | 28 W · 553 SO · 2.6 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | LF | 2012–2017 | 6 | 216 H · 31 HR · 2.6 WAR | Santa Maria, CA |
| Bryan Morris | RP | 2012–2017 | 6 | 20 W · 168 SO · 2.5 WAR | Tullahoma, TN |
| David Hale | RP | 2013–2021 | 8 | 13 W · 186 SO · 2.2 WAR | Atlanta, GA |
| Zach McAllister | RP | 2011–2023 | 9 | 29 W · 547 SO · 2.1 WAR | Peoria, OK |
| Lucas Luetge | RP | 2012–2023 | 7 | 12 W · 226 SO · 2.0 WAR | Brenham, TX |
| Brian Matusz | SP | 2009–2016 | 8 | 27 W · 462 SO · 1.9 WAR | Grand Junction, CO |
| Alex Torres | RP | 2011–2015 | 4 | 7 W · 157 SO · 1.9 WAR | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Chad Jenkins | RP | 2012–2015 | 4 | 3 W · 51 SO · 1.4 WAR | Chattanooga, TN |
| Justin Miller | RP | 2014–2021 | 6 | 14 W · 172 SO · 1.2 WAR | Bakersfield, CA |
| Oliver Drake | RP | 2015–2020 | 6 | 10 W · 228 SO · 1.2 WAR | Worcester, MA |
| Matt den Dekker | CF | 2013–2018 | 6 | 82 H · 7 HR · 1.1 WAR | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Grant Dayton | RP | 2016–2021 | 5 | 3 W · 119 SO · 1.1 WAR | Huntsville, AL |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | RF | 2016–2017 | 2 | 65 H · 14 HR · 1.1 WAR | Muncie, IN |
| Danny Farquhar | RP | 2011–2018 | 7 | 10 W · 309 SO · 1.0 WAR | Pembroke Pines, FL |
| Tanner Scheppers | RP | 2012–2017 | 6 | 12 W · 148 SO · 1.0 WAR | Mission Viejo, CA |
| Gregory Infante | RP | 2010–2018 | 3 | 3 W · 60 SO · 1.0 WAR | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Eduardo Nunez | 2B | 2010–2020 | 11 | 776 H · 58 HR · 0.9 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Conor Gillaspie | 3B | 2008–2017 | 8 | 357 H · 33 HR · 0.9 WAR | Omaha, NE |
| Paolo Espino | RP | 2017–2024 | 6 | 5 W · 217 SO · 0.9 WAR | Panama City, Panama |
| Steve Johnson | RP | 2012–2016 | 4 | 6 W · 86 SO · 0.9 WAR | Baltimore, MD |
| Justin De Fratus | RP | 2011–2015 | 5 | 7 W · 170 SO · 0.8 WAR | Oxnard, CA |
| Shawn O'Malley | SS | 2014–2016 | 3 | 62 H · 3 HR · 0.8 WAR | Richland, WA |
| Rob Scahill | RP | 2012–2018 | 7 | 5 W · 99 SO · 0.7 WAR | Winfield, IL |
| Jay Jackson | RP | 2015–2024 | 6 | 7 W · 136 SO · 0.7 WAR | Greenville, SC |
| Derrick Robinson | LF | 2013 | 1 | 49 H · 0 HR · 0.7 WAR | Gainesville, FL |
| Johnny Giavotella | 2B | 2011–2017 | 7 | 318 H · 14 HR · 0.5 WAR | Metairie, LA |
| Josh Lindblom | SP | 2011–2021 | 7 | 7 W · 200 SO · 0.5 WAR | Lafayette, GA |
- Jemile Weeks 2011–2016
- Juan Francisco 2009–2014
- Arquimedes Caminero 2013–2016
- Cory Rasmus 2013–2016
- Joel Carreno 2011–2012
- Kyle McPherson 2012
- Steve Geltz 2012–2016
- Shairon Martis 2008–2013
- Dusty Coleman 2015–2017
- Dave Sappelt 2011–2013
- Ian Thomas 2014–2015
- Zach Braddock 2010–2011
- John Holdzkom 2014
- Red Patterson 2014
- Ezequiel Carrera 2011–2017
- Brent Morel 2010–2015
- Ryan Perry 2009–2012
- Ben Paulsen 2014–2016
- Brett Bochy 2014–2015
- Donnie Joseph 2013–2014
- Melky Mesa 2012–2013
- D.J. Mitchell 2012
- Jaye Chapman 2012
- Brayan Villarreal 2011–2013
- Cory Burns 2012–2013
- Joe Mahoney 2012–2013
- José Ceda 2010–2011
- Scott Barnes 2012–2013
- Blake Matthew Smith 2016
- Henry Villar 2010
- Jeremy Moore 2011
- Mark Hamburger 2011
- Sean Halton 2013
- Bryan Holaday 2012–2021
- David Cooper 2011–2012
- Jorge De Leon 2013–2014
- Nick Christiani 2013–2014
- Elvin Ramirez 2012
- Jake Goebbert 2014
- Jeremy Bleich 2018
- Mason Tobin 2011
- Zelous Wheeler 2014
- Christian Friedrich 2012–2016
- Brandon Laird 2011–2013
- Cole Figueroa 2014–2016
- Dan Cortes 2010–2011
- Juan Jaime 2014–2015
- David Adams 2013
- Luis Exposito 2012
- Rudy Owens 2014
- Kyle Drabek 2010–2016
- Carlos Peguero 2011–2015
- Alex Burnett 2010–2013
- Pedro Villarreal 2012–2015
- Aaron Thompson 2011–2015
- Buddy Baumann 2016–2018
- Alberto Rosario 2016–2017
- Phil Irwin 2013–2014
- Trayvon A Robinson 2011–2012
- Adrian Cardenas 2012
- Cody Decker 2015
- Ryan Adams 2011
- Ryan Verdugo 2012
- Mike Freeman 2016–2021
- Tommy Field 2011–2015
- Curtis Partch 2013–2016
- Lars Anderson 2010–2012
- Josh Zeid 2013–2014
- Argenis Diaz 2010
- Brad Glenn 2014
- Edwar Cabrera 2012
- Erik Komatsu 2012
- Kyle Hudson 2011
- Chris Herrmann 2012–2019
- Eric Campbell 2014–2021
- Rafael Ynoa 2014–2016
- Greg Halman 2010–2011
- Mike Allen Broadway 2015–2016
- Tyler Robertson 2012–2013
- James Darnell 2011–2012
- Thomas Neal 2012–2013
- Felix Doubront 2010–2015
- Henry Rodriguez 2009–2014
- Jerry Sands 2011–2016
- David Carpenter 2012–2015
- Charlie Leesman 2013–2014
- Tim Federowicz 2011–2019
- Domonic Brown 2010–2015
- Andy Oliver 2010–2011
- Gorkys Hernandez 2012–2019
- Adam Wilk 2011–2017
- Aneury Rodriguez 2011–2012
- JB Shuck 2011–2019
- Josh Wall 2012–2014
- Roger Kieschnick 2013–2014
- Ryan Lavarnway 2011–2021
- Jeff Locke 2011–2017
- Casey Coleman 2010–2014
- Jordany Valdespin 2012–2015
- Blake Tekotte 2011–2013
- Chase d'Arnaud 2011–2018
- Preston Guilmet 2013–2021
- Cord Phelps 2011–2014
- Ivan De Jesus Jr. 2011–2016
- Grant Green 2013–2017
- Hector Noesi 2011–2019
- Marc Krauss 2013–2015
- Eric Surkamp 2011–2016
- Sean O'Sullivan 2009–2016
- Jake Elmore 2012–2019
- Tyler Moore 2012–2017
Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.