MLB players born in 1997
137 MLB players on file were born in 1997. 117 are on MLB rosters now. Ronald Acuna Jr. leads them with 31.2 career WAR. The first born in 1997 to play in the MLB were Ozzie Albies and Victor Robles, in 2017. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (117)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr.ATL | RF | 2018–2026 | 9 | 1,017 H · 206 HR · 31.2 WAR | La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Yordan AlvarezHOU | DH | 2019–2026 | 8 | 907 H · 212 HR · 31.1 WAR | Las Tunas, Cuba |
| Kyle TuckerLAD | RF | 2018–2026 | 9 | 874 H · 164 HR · 27.7 WAR | Tampa, FL |
| Ozzie AlbiesATL | 2B | 2017–2026 | 10 | 1,232 H · 179 HR · 24.8 WAR | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Austin RileyATL | 3B | 2019–2026 | 8 | 974 H · 188 HR · 23.2 WAR | Memphis, TN |
| Nico HoernerCHC | 2B | 2019–2026 | 8 | 903 H · 44 HR · 23.0 WAR | Oakland, CA |
| Jeremy PenaHOU | SS | 2022–2026 | 5 | 718 H · 86 HR · 22.0 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Steven KwanCLE | LF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 801 H · 39 HR · 22.0 WAR | Los Gatos, CA |
| Luis ArraezPHI | 2B | 2019–2026 | 8 | 1,213 H · 42 HR · 20.5 WAR | San Felipe, Venezuela |
| William ContrerasMIL | C | 2020–2026 | 7 | 755 H · 103 HR · 18.3 WAR | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Jesus LuzardoPHI | SP | 2019–2026 | 8 | 55 W · 996 SO · 17.0 WAR | Lima, Peru |
| Luis Robert Jr.BAL | CF | 2020–2026 | 7 | 610 H · 113 HR · 16.1 WAR | Ciego de Avila, Cuba |
| Logan GilbertSEA | SP | 2021–2026 | 6 | 59 W · 1,089 SO · 15.5 WAR | Winter Park, FL |
| Ke'Bryan HayesCIN | 3B | 2020–2026 | 7 | 623 H · 47 HR · 14.1 WAR | Tomball, TX |
| Bryson StottPHI | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 653 H · 59 HR · 12.1 WAR | Las Vegas, NV |
| Trevor RogersBAL | SP | 2020–2026 | 7 | 34 W · 678 SO · 11.9 WAR | Carlsbad, NM |
| Brendan DonovanSEA | 3B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 536 H · 43 HR · 11.8 WAR | Würzburg, Germany |
| Shea LangeliersATH | C | 2022–2026 | 5 | 475 H · 111 HR · 11.4 WAR | Portland, OR |
| Ryan JeffersMIN | C | 2020–2026 | 7 | 473 H · 82 HR · 11.2 WAR | Raleigh, NC |
| Brandon MarshPHI | LF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 622 H · 70 HR · 10.4 WAR | Buford, GA |
| Shane McClanahanTB | SP | 2021–2026 | 4 | 43 W · 562 SO · 9.7 WAR | Baltimore, MD |
| Lars NootbaarARI | LF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 475 H · 66 HR · 9.5 WAR | El Segundo, CA |
| Michael SorokaARI | SP | 2018–2026 | 7 | 29 W · 493 SO · 9.0 WAR | Calgary, Canada |
| Josh NaylorSEA | 1B | 2019–2026 | 8 | 853 H · 114 HR · 8.8 WAR | Mississauga, Canada |
| Luis UriasTOR | 2B | 2018–2026 | 9 | 428 H · 63 HR · 8.5 WAR | Sonora, Mexico |
| Bryan AbreuHOU | RP | 2019–2026 | 8 | 22 W · 528 SO · 8.5 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Michael BuschCHC | 1B | 2023–2026 | 4 | 417 H · 77 HR · 8.4 WAR | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
| Victor RoblesSEA | RF | 2017–2026 | 10 | 515 H · 36 HR · 8.3 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Cristian JavierHOU | SP | 2020–2026 | 7 | 37 W · 657 SO · 8.1 WAR | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Vinnie PasquantinoKC | 1B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 532 H · 87 HR · 7.6 WAR | Richmond, VA |
| Kris BubicLAD | SP | 2020–2026 | 7 | 23 W · 500 SO · 6.8 WAR | Cupertino, CA |
| Josh SmithTOR | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 380 H · 37 HR · 6.8 WAR | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Javier AssadCHC | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 24 W · 334 SO · 6.3 WAR | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Jake McCarthyCOL | LF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 498 H · 39 HR · 6.2 WAR | Scranton, PA |
| Kyle IsbelKC | CF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 393 H · 29 HR · 6.0 WAR | Fontana, CA |
| Casey MizeSD | SP | 2020–2026 | 6 | 29 W · 475 SO · 5.7 WAR | Springville, AL |
| Willi CastroCOL | 2B | 2019–2026 | 8 | 679 H · 71 HR · 5.4 WAR | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| David HamiltonMIL | 3B | 2023–2026 | 4 | 195 H · 18 HR · 5.4 WAR | San Marcos, TX |
| Braxton GarrettCHC | SP | 2020–2026 | 6 | 17 W · 327 SO · 5.1 WAR | Foley, AL |
| Louis VarlandTOR | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 14 W · 313 SO · 4.8 WAR | Saint Paul, MN |
| Davis MartinCHW | SP | 2022–2026 | 4 | 19 W · 321 SO · 4.8 WAR | Abilene, TX |
| Trevor LarnachMIN | LF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 455 H · 65 HR · 4.6 WAR | Walnut Creek, CA |
| Dominic CanzoneSEA | DH | 2023–2026 | 4 | 270 H · 48 HR · 4.2 WAR | Cleveland, OH |
| Jesus SanchezTOR | RF | 2020–2026 | 7 | 518 H · 81 HR · 4.0 WAR | Higuey, Dominican Republic |
| Tony SantillanCIN | RP | 2021–2026 | 6 | 9 W · 235 SO · 4.0 WAR | Fort Worth, TX |
| Richie PalaciosTB | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 204 H · 22 HR · 4.0 WAR | Brooklyn, NY |
| Nick MadrigalTB | 3B | 2020–2026 | 6 | 253 H · 4 HR · 3.7 WAR | Sacramento, CA |
| Daniel SchneemannCLE | CF | 2024–2026 | 3 | 175 H · 24 HR · 3.7 WAR | San Diego, CA |
| Kyle LeahySTL | SP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 15 W · 247 SO · 3.6 WAR | Boulder, CO |
| Camilo DovalSF | RP | 2021–2026 | 6 | 29 W · 420 SO · 3.5 WAR | Yamasa, Dominican Republic |
| Kevin KellyTB | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 18 W · 217 SO · 3.4 WAR | Springfield, VA |
| Tyler PhillipsMIA | SP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 11 W · 181 SO · 3.4 WAR | Lumberton, NJ |
| Dustin MayMIL | SP | 2019–2026 | 7 | 26 W · 441 SO · 3.2 WAR | Justin, TX |
| Matt WallnerMIN | RF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 211 H · 55 HR · 3.2 WAR | Forest Lake, MN |
| Bryan HudsonCHW | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 11 W · 147 SO · 3.1 WAR | Godfrey, IL |
| Spencer HorwitzPIT | 1B | 2023–2026 | 4 | 290 H · 34 HR · 3.1 WAR | Timonium, MD |
| Josiah GrayWSH | SP | 2021–2026 | 5 | 17 W · 384 SO · 2.9 WAR | New Rochelle, NY |
| Griffin ConineMIA | RF | 2024–2026 | 3 | 117 H · 24 HR · 2.9 WAR | Plantation, FL |
| JJ BledayCIN | LF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 389 H · 73 HR · 2.7 WAR | Danville, PA |
| Brent HeadrickNYY | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 10 W · 163 SO · 2.7 WAR | Braidwood, IL |
| Erik SabrowskiCLE | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 5 W · 137 SO · 2.7 WAR | Edmonton, Canada |
| Peter LambertHOU | SP | 2019–2026 | 5 | 16 W · 335 SO · 2.5 WAR | San Dimas, CA |
| Andruw MonasterioBOS | SS | 2023–2026 | 4 | 206 H · 14 HR · 2.4 WAR | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Drey JamesonARI | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | 6 W · 74 SO · 2.3 WAR | Greenfield, IN |
| Hayden WesneskiHOU | SP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 16 W · 258 SO · 2.2 WAR | Houston, TX |
| Jake IrvinWSH | SP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 24 W · 489 SO · 2.2 WAR | Bloomington, MN |
| Isaac CollinsKC | LF | 2024–2026 | 3 | 194 H · 15 HR · 2.2 WAR | Maple Grove, MN |
| Nick SogardBOS | 2B | 2024–2026 | 3 | 107 H · 5 HR · 1.8 WAR | Los Angeles, CA |
| Evan SiskPIT | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2 W · 75 SO · 1.2 WAR | Chester, SC |
| John RaveKC | RF | 2025–2026 | 2 | 63 H · 10 HR · 1.2 WAR | Canton, IL |
| Jovani MoranBOS | RP | 2021–2026 | 5 | 4 W · 190 SO · 1.1 WAR | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Leo RivasSEA | 3B | 2024–2026 | 3 | 58 H · 2 HR · 0.9 WAR | Maracay, Venezuela |
| Kade StrowdARI | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 0 W · 25 SO · 0.9 WAR | Fort Worth, TX |
| Alec GamboaBOS | RP | 2026 | 1 | 1 W · 23 SO · 0.8 WAR | Madera, CA |
| Ryan RolisonCHC | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 10 W · 80 SO · 0.7 WAR | Jackson, TN |
| Bryse WilsonMIL | RP | 2018–2026 | 9 | 20 W · 364 SO · 0.6 WAR | Hillsborough, NC |
| Yerry De los SantosNYY | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2 W · 89 SO · 0.5 WAR | Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic |
| Brandon LockridgeMIL | LF | 2024–2026 | 3 | 61 H · 1 HR · 0.5 WAR | Pensacola, FL |
| Ryan WatsonLAA | RP | 2026 | 1 | 1 W · 65 SO · 0.5 WAR | Auburn, AL |
| Easton McGeeKC | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | 0 W · 25 SO · 0.4 WAR | Hopkinsville, KY |
| Brady BassoATH | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 3 W · 58 SO · 0.3 WAR | Pearland, TX |
| Jack WeisenburgerNYM | RP | 2026 | 1 | 0 W · 14 SO · 0.3 WAR | Rockford, MI |
| Hunter FeducciaLAD | C | 2024–2026 | 3 | 65 H · 3 HR · 0.2 WAR | Lake Charles, LA |
| Yohel PozoBAL | C | 2021–2026 | 3 | 73 H · 7 HR · 0.2 WAR | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Alan RangelPHI | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 0 W · 37 SO · 0.2 WAR | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Jahmai JonesBOS | DH | 2020–2026 | 6 | 95 H · 14 HR · 0.1 WAR | Roswell, GA |
| Gavin HollowellCHC | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2 W · 64 SO · 0.1 WAR | Somerset, NJ |
| Nolan HoffmanKC | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 0 W · 14 SO · 0.1 WAR | Lincoln, NE |
| Eric OrzeMIN | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 3 W · 77 SO | Elk Grove Village, IL |
| Jayden MurrayCHC | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 0 W · 22 SO | Vernal, UT |
| Chase SoleskyCIN | RP | 2026 | 1 | 0 W · 4 SO | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Josh HendricksonHOU | RP | 2026 | 1 | 0 W · 3 SO | Perth, Australia |
| Troy WatsonSEA | SP | No games yet | — | — | Gunter, TX |
| Michel OtanezTEX | RP | 2024–2025 | 2 | 1 W · 61 SO · -0.1 WAR | La Mata, Dominican Republic |
| Bryan TorresSTL | LF | 2026 | 1 | 38 H · 4 HR · -0.1 WAR | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Jack RalstonMIA | RP | 2026 | 1 | 0 W · 19 SO · -0.1 WAR | Panorama City, CA |
| Logan DriscollMIA | C | 2024 | 1 | 6 H · 1 HR · -0.1 WAR | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Justin BruihlSTL | RP | 2021–2026 | 6 | 3 W · 122 SO · -0.2 WAR | Petaluma, CA |
| Patrick MonteverdeMIA | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 0 W · 6 SO · -0.2 WAR | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Ryan KreidlerMIN | SS | 2022–2026 | 5 | 79 H · 10 HR · -0.3 WAR | Davis, CA |
- Ethan Roberts 2022–2026
- Eric Wagaman 2024–2026
- Gustavo Campero 2024–2026
- Hayden Senger 2025–2026
- Carson Spiers 2023–2026
- Carlos Cortes 2025–2026
- Jonathan Pintaro 2025–2026
- Sawyer Gipson-Long 2023–2025
- Troy Johnston 2025–2026
- Ali Sanchez 2020–2026
- Grant Anderson 2023–2026
- Casey Legumina 2023–2026
- DaShawn Keirsey Jr. 2024–2026
- Tanner Gordon 2024–2026
- Taylor Trammell 2021–2026
- Chris Roycroft 2024–2026
- Josh Simpson 2025–2026
Former MLB players born in 1997 (20)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Rengifo | LF | 2019–2026 | 8 | 646 H · 66 HR · 7.8 WAR | Naguanagua, Venezuela |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 1B | 2020–2026 | 7 | 646 H · 98 HR · 7.5 WAR | Winter Springs, FL |
| Cole Ragans | SP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 22 W · 506 SO · 7.5 WAR | Crawfordville, FL |
| Kerry Carpenter | RF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 374 H · 83 HR · 6.0 WAR | Eustis, FL |
| Ryan Pepiot | SP | 2022–2025 | 4 | 24 W · 389 SO · 5.7 WAR | Indianapolis, IN |
| Spencer Steer | 1B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 509 H · 82 HR · 5.5 WAR | Long Beach, CA |
| Triston McKenzie | RP | 2020–2025 | 6 | 21 W · 462 SO · 5.0 WAR | Brooklyn, NY |
| James Outman | CF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 191 H · 39 HR · 2.1 WAR | Redwood City, CA |
| Stephen Kolek | SP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 12 W · 150 SO · 2.0 WAR | Houston, TX |
| Pedro Avila | RP | 2019–2024 | 5 | 8 W · 151 SO · 1.3 WAR | Caracas, Venezuela |
| David Villar | 1B | 2022–2025 | 4 | 67 H · 15 HR · 0.9 WAR | Atlanta, GA |
| Garrett Stallings | RP | 2026 | 1 | 0 W · 17 SO · 0.5 WAR | Chesapeake, VA |
| Angel Rondon | RP | 2021–2022 | 2 | 1 W · 5 SO · 0.4 WAR | Higuey, Dominican Republic |
| Ricky Karcher | RP | 2023 | 1 | 0 W · 0 SO · 0.3 WAR | Saline, MI |
| Jose Espada | RP | 2023–2026 | 3 | 0 W · 6 SO · 0.1 WAR | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Justin Slaten | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 10 W · 122 SO · 0.1 WAR | Longview, TX |
| Grae Kessinger | 3B | 2023–2024 | 2 | 8 H · 1 HR · -0.4 WAR | Oxford, MS |
| Logan Davidson | 1B | 2025 | 1 | 7 H · 1 HR · -0.6 WAR | Charlotte, NC |
| Nick Maton | 1B | 2021–2025 | 5 | 100 H · 17 HR · -0.7 WAR | Chatham, IL |
| Caleb Kilian | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | 4 W · 77 SO · -1.4 WAR | Anaheim, CA |
Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.