MLB players from Arkansas
45 MLB players on file were born in Arkansas. 3 are on MLB rosters now: Jakob Junis, Tyler Zuber, and Jaden Hill. Rick Monday has played the most MLB seasons of them, 19. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at Arkansas →
On MLB rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob JunisTEX | RP | 2017–2026 | 10 | Jacksonville, AR |
| Tyler ZuberMIA | RP | 2020–2026 | 5 | White Hall, AR |
| Jaden HillCOL | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | Ashdown, AR |
Former MLB players (42)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Monday | 1B | 1966–1984 | 19 | Batesville, AR |
| Torii Hunter | RF | 1998–2015 | 18 | Pine Bluff, AR |
| A.J. Burnett | SP | 1999–2015 | 17 | North Little Rock, AR |
| Cliff Lee | SP | 2002–2014 | 13 | Benton, AR |
| Kevin McReynolds | LF | 1983–1994 | 12 | Little Rock, AR |
| Lloyd Moseby | LF | 1980–1991 | 12 | Portland, AR |
| Pat Burrell | LF | 2000–2011 | 12 | Eureka Springs, AR |
| Ryan Franklin | RP | 1999–2011 | 12 | Fort Smith, AR |
| Drew Smyly | RP | 2012–2024 | 11 | Little Rock, AR |
| Glenn Abbott | SP | 1973–1984 | 11 | Little Rock, AR |
| Craig Gentry | RF | 2009–2018 | 10 | Fort Smith, AR |
| Ellis Valentine | DH | 1975–1985 | 10 | Helena, AR |
| Jerry Turner | CF | 1974–1983 | 10 | Texarkana, AR |
| Mike Jeffcoat | RP | 1983–1994 | 10 | Pine Bluff, AR |
| Blake Parker | RP | 2012–2021 | 9 | Fayetteville, AR |
| Jalen Beeks | RP | 2018–2026 | 8 | Fayetteville, AR |
| Travis Wood | SP | 2010–2017 | 8 | Little Rock, AR |
| Wes Gardner | RP | 1984–1991 | 8 | Benton, AR |
| Jeff McKnight | 1B | 1989–1994 | 6 | Conway, AR |
| Alex Reyes | RP | 2016–2021 | 5 | Elizabeth, AR |
| Kevin Campbell | RP | 1991–1995 | 5 | Marianna, AR |
| Drew Sutton | SS | 2009–2012 | 4 | El Dorado, AR |
| Hunter Wood | RP | 2017–2021 | 4 | Rogers, AR |
| Terry Felton | RP | 1979–1982 | 4 | Texarkana, AR |
| Terry Tiffee | 3B | 2004–2008 | 4 | Little Rock, AR |
| Choo Freeman | CF | 2004–2006 | 3 | Pine Bluff, AR |
| John Barfield | RP | 1989–1991 | 3 | Pine Bluff, AR |
| Roy Johnson | CF | 1982–1985 | 3 | Parkin, AR |
| Sean Runyan | RP | 1998–2000 | 3 | Fort Smith, AR |
| Ashur Tolliver | RP | 2016–2017 | 2 | Little Rock, AR |
| Eric Reed | CF | 2006–2007 | 2 | Little Rock, AR |
| Kevin Lomon | RP | 1995–1996 | 2 | Fort Smith, AR |
| Paxton Crawford | SP | 2000–2001 | 2 | Little Rock, AR |
| Reggie Ritter | RP | 1986–1987 | 2 | Malvern, AR |
| Tim Sherrill | RP | 1990–1991 | 2 | Harrison, AR |
| Tony McKnight | SP | 2000–2001 | 2 | Texarkana, AR |
| Brent Dlugach | SS | 2009 | 1 | Fort Smith, AR |
| Bryant Nelson | 2B | 2002 | 1 | Crossett, AR |
| Cody Clark | C | 2013 | 1 | Fayetteville, AR |
| Jimmy Kremers | C | 1990 | 1 | Little Rock, AR |
| Keith Kessinger | SS | 1993 | 1 | Forrest City, AR |
| Peyton Pallette | RP | 2026 | 1 | Little Rock, AR |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.