MLB players from Chicago, Illinois
54 MLB players on file were born in Chicago, Illinois. 5 are on MLB rosters now, among them Brent Suter, Carson Kelly, and Tyler Alexander. Rickey Henderson has played the most MLB seasons of them, 25. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent SuterATL | RP | 2016–2026 | 11 |
| Carson KellyCHC | C | 2016–2026 | 11 |
| Tyler AlexanderTEX | RP | 2019–2026 | 8 |
| Brock BurkeCIN | RP | 2019–2026 | 6 |
| Seth HalvorsenLAD | RP | 2026 | 1 |
Former MLB players (49)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickey Henderson | LF | 1979–2003 | 25 |
| Cliff Floyd | LF | 1993–2009 | 17 |
| Fred Lynn | LF | 1974–1990 | 17 |
| Lonnie Smith | DH | 1978–1994 | 17 |
| Charlie Leibrandt | SP | 1979–1993 | 14 |
| Jason Frasor | RP | 2004–2015 | 12 |
| Kirby Puckett | CF | 1984–1995 | 12 |
| Adam Rosales | SS | 2008–2018 | 11 |
| Sal Fasano | C | 1996–2008 | 11 |
| Donn Pall | RP | 1988–1998 | 10 |
| Emil Brown | RF | 1997–2009 | 10 |
| Mark Carreon | 1B | 1987–1996 | 10 |
| Marvin Freeman | SP | 1986–1996 | 10 |
| Ray King | RP | 1999–2008 | 10 |
| Trenidad Hubbard | CF | 1994–2003 | 10 |
| Ron Coomer | 1B | 1995–2003 | 9 |
| Dave Otto | RP | 1987–1994 | 8 |
| Ernie Young | CF | 1994–2004 | 8 |
| Lou Collier | 3B | 1997–2004 | 8 |
| Bill Risley | RP | 1992–1998 | 7 |
| Mike Sirotka | SP | 1995–2000 | 6 |
| Wes Chamberlain | RF | 1990–1995 | 6 |
| Alek Thomas | CF | 2022–2026 | 5 |
| Mike C. Walker | RP | 1988–1996 | 5 |
| Scott Lusader | CF | 1987–1991 | 5 |
| Adam Piatt | RF | 2000–2003 | 4 |
| Alan Hargesheimer | RP | 1980–1986 | 4 |
| Jim Walewander | SS | 1987–1993 | 4 |
| John Davis | RP | 1987–1990 | 4 |
| Larry Bradford | RP | 1977–1981 | 4 |
| Mark Dalesandro | C | 1994–1999 | 4 |
| Tony Fiore | RP | 2000–2003 | 4 |
| Víctor Díaz | RF | 2004–2007 | 4 |
| Buddy Baumann | RP | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Craig Wilson | 3B | 1998–2000 | 3 |
| Erik Pappas | C | 1991–1994 | 3 |
| Joe Davenport | RP | 1999–2001 | 2 |
| Robbie Weinhardt | RP | 2010–2011 | 2 |
| Antoine Kelly | RP | 2026 | 1 |
| Ben Shelton | LF | 1993 | 1 |
| Brian Schmack | RP | 2003 | 1 |
| Cesar Carrillo | RP | 2009 | 1 |
| Derek Lee | LF | 1993 | 1 |
| Jim Rushford | RF | 2002 | 1 |
| Jose Munoz | 2B | 1996 | 1 |
| Mike Heathcott | RP | 1998 | 1 |
| Steve Ellsworth | SP | 1988 | 1 |
| Tim Pyznarski | 1B | 1986 | 1 |
| Tony Cogan | RP | 2001 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.