MLB players from Cuba
89 MLB players on file were born in Cuba. 17 are on MLB rosters now, among them Aroldis Chapman, Raisel Iglesias, and Yandy Diaz. Tony Perez has played the most MLB seasons of them, 23. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (17)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroldis ChapmanBOS | RP | 2010–2026 | 17 | Holguin, Cuba |
| Raisel IglesiasATL | RP | 2015–2026 | 12 | Isla de la Juventud, Cuba |
| Yandy DiazTB | DH | 2017–2026 | 10 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Cionel PerezNYM | RP | 2018–2026 | 9 | Matanzas, Cuba |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr.ARI | LF | 2018–2026 | 9 | Sancti Spíritus, Cuba |
| Adrian MorejonSD | RP | 2019–2026 | 8 | Havana, Cuba |
| Randy ArozarenaSEA | LF | 2019–2026 | 8 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yordan AlvarezHOU | DH | 2019–2026 | 8 | Las Tunas, Cuba |
| Jose BarreroBAL | SS | 2020–2026 | 6 | Havana, Cuba |
| Miguel VargasCHW | 3B | 2022–2026 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yennier CanoBAL | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Andy PagesLAD | CF | 2024–2026 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Cesar PrietoSTL | 3B | 2025–2026 | 2 | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Edgar QueroCHW | C | 2025–2026 | 2 | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Victor Mesa Jr.TB | RF | 2025–2026 | 2 | Havana, Cuba |
| Lazaro MontesSEA | RF | 2026 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yunior TurATH | RP | 2026 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
Former MLB players (72)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Perez | 1B | 1964–1986 | 23 | Camaguey, Cuba |
| Rafael Palmeiro | 1B | 1986–2005 | 20 | Havana, Cuba |
| Bert Campaneris | 2B | 1964–1983 | 19 | Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba |
| Luis Tiant | SP | 1964–1982 | 19 | Mariano, Cuba |
| Jose Cardenal | 1B | 1963–1980 | 18 | Matanzas, Cuba |
| Jose Canseco | DH | 1985–2001 | 17 | Havana, Cuba |
| Livan Hernandez | RP | 1996–2012 | 17 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Minnie Minoso | DH | 1949–1980 | 17 | Havana, Cuba |
| Jorge Soler | DH | 2014–2026 | 13 | Havana, Cuba |
| Jose Iglesias | 2B | 2011–2025 | 13 | Havana, Cuba |
| Kendrys Morales | DH | 2006–2019 | 13 | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Yasmani Grandal | C | 2012–2024 | 13 | Havana, Cuba |
| Brayan Pena | C | 2005–2016 | 12 | Havana, Cuba |
| Tony Fossas | RP | 1988–1999 | 12 | Havana, Cuba |
| Jose Abreu | 1B | 2014–2024 | 11 | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Jose Contreras | RP | 2003–2013 | 11 | Las Martinas, Cuba |
| Yoan Moncada | 3B | 2016–2026 | 11 | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Yunel Escobar | 3B | 2007–2017 | 11 | Havana, Cuba |
| Danys Baez | RP | 2001–2011 | 10 | Pinar del Rio, Cuba |
| Eli Marrero | LF | 1997–2006 | 10 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yonder Alonso | 1B | 2010–2019 | 10 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yuli Gurriel | 1B | 2016–2025 | 10 | Sancti Spíritus, Cuba |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | 2B | 2012–2020 | 9 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Alexei Ramirez | SS | 2008–2016 | 9 | Pinar del Rio, Cuba |
| Leonys Martin | CF | 2011–2019 | 9 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Orlando Hernandez | SP | 1998–2007 | 9 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Rey Ordonez | SS | 1996–2004 | 9 | Havana, Cuba |
| Vladimir Nunez | RP | 1998–2009 | 9 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | 1B | 2005–2013 | 9 | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Adolis Garcia | RF | 2018–2026 | 8 | Ciego de Avila, Cuba |
| Yoenis Cespedes | LF | 2012–2020 | 8 | Campechuela, Cuba |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CF | 2020–2026 | 7 | Ciego de Avila, Cuba |
| Nelson Santovenia | C | 1987–1993 | 7 | Pinar Del Rio, Cuba |
| Roenis Elias | RP | 2014–2022 | 7 | Guantanamo Bay, Cuba |
| Yasiel Puig | RF | 2013–2019 | 7 | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Ariel Prieto | RP | 1995–2001 | 6 | Havana, Cuba |
| Bobby Ramos | C | 1978–1984 | 6 | Calabazar de Sagua, Cuba |
| Alex Sanchez | CF | 2001–2005 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Dayan Viciedo | 3B | 2010–2014 | 5 | Remedios, Cuba |
| Michael Tejera | RP | 1999–2005 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Raul Valdes | RP | 2010–2014 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Rolando Arrojo | RP | 1998–2002 | 5 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yoan Lopez | RP | 2018–2022 | 5 | Nueva Gerona, Cuba |
| Alberto Castillo | RP | 2008–2011 | 4 | La Habana, Cuba |
| Dairon Blanco | CF | 2022–2025 | 4 | Camaguey, Cuba |
| Eddie Oropesa | RP | 2001–2004 | 4 | Colen, Cuba |
| Francisley Bueno | RP | 2008–2014 | 4 | Havana, Cuba |
| Jose Fernandez | SP | 2013–2016 | 4 | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Juan Miranda | 1B | 2008–2011 | 4 | Consulacion del Sur, Cuba |
| Osvaldo Fernandez | SP | 1996–2001 | 4 | Holguin, Cuba |
| Rene Arocha | RP | 1993–1997 | 4 | Havana, Cuba |
| Adrian Hernandez | RP | 2001–2004 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Barbaro Garbey | LF | 1984–1988 | 3 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Jorge Toca | 1B | 1999–2001 | 3 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Michel Baez | RP | 2019–2022 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Michel Hernandez | C | 2003–2009 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Orlando Gonzalez | 1B | 1976–1980 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Orlando Ribalta | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Ozzie Canseco | LF | 1990–1993 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Tony Menendez | RP | 1992–1994 | 3 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yunesky Maya | RP | 2010–2013 | 3 | Pinar del Rio, Cuba |
| Leo Sutherland | CF | 1980–1981 | 2 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Rangel Ravelo | 1B | 2019–2020 | 2 | Havana, Cuba |
| Yoslan Herrera | SP | 2008–2014 | 2 | Pinar del Rio, Cuba |
| Zip Sanchez | RP | 1988–1990 | 2 | Falcon Lasvias, Cuba |
| Alay Soler | SP | 2006 | 1 | Pinar Del Rio, Cuba |
| Amauri Sanit | RP | 2011 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
| Barbaro Canizares | 1B | 2009 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
| Bill Ortega | OF | 2001 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
| Hansel Izquierdo | RP | 2002 | 1 | Havana, Cuba |
| Juan Diaz | 1B | 2002 | 1 | San Jose De Las Lajas, Cuba |
| Kendry Rojas | RP | 2026 | 1 | Ciego de Avila, Cuba |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.