MLB players born in 2005
5 MLB players on file were born in 2005. 4 are on MLB rosters now. Didier Fuentes leads them with 1.4 career WAR. The first born in 2005 to play in the MLB was Didier Fuentes, in 2025. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier FuentesATL | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 7 W · 104 SO · 1.4 WAR | Tolu Sucre, Colombia |
| George Lombard Jr.NYY | SS | 2026 | 1 | 36 H · 7 HR · 1.1 WAR | Miami, FL |
| Josue De PaulaLAD | DH | 2026 | 1 | 10 H · 1 HR · 0.5 WAR | Brooklyn, NY |
| Walker JenkinsMIN | CF | 2026 | 1 | 19 H · 4 HR | Wilmington, NC |
Former MLB players born in 2005 (1)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Emerson | SS | 2026 | 1 | 42 H · 8 HR · -0.1 WAR | Zanesville, OH |
Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.