MLB players from Houston, Texas
98 MLB players on file were born in Houston, Texas. 13 are on MLB rosters now, among them Nathan Eovaldi, Jordan Hicks, and Merrill Kelly. Mike Stanton has played the most MLB seasons of them, 19. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (13)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan EovaldiTEX | SP | 2011–2026 | 15 |
| Jordan HicksCHW | RP | 2018–2026 | 8 |
| Merrill KellyARI | SP | 2019–2026 | 8 |
| Connor WongBOS | C | 2021–2026 | 6 |
| Hayden WesneskiHOU | SP | 2022–2026 | 5 |
| Kody ClemensMIN | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 |
| Shane BazBAL | SP | 2021–2026 | 5 |
| Colton CowserBAL | CF | 2023–2026 | 4 |
| Connor PhillipsCIN | RP | 2023–2026 | 3 |
| Grayson RodriguezLAA | SP | 2023–2026 | 3 |
| Logan HendersonMIL | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 |
| Ty MaddenDET | RP | 2024–2026 | 2 |
| Cam CauleyTEX | CF | 2026 | 1 |
Former MLB players (85)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Stanton | RP | 1989–2007 | 19 |
| Mike Jackson | RP | 1986–2004 | 17 |
| Joe Nathan | RP | 1999–2016 | 16 |
| Carl Demonte Crawford | LF | 2002–2016 | 15 |
| Woody Williams | SP | 1993–2007 | 15 |
| Adam Dunn | DH | 2001–2014 | 14 |
| Matt Albers | RP | 2006–2019 | 14 |
| Chris Young | CF | 2006–2018 | 13 |
| Scott Kazmir | SP | 2004–2021 | 13 |
| Anthony Rendon | 3B | 2013–2024 | 12 |
| Chuck Knoblauch | LF | 1991–2002 | 12 |
| Jason LaRue | C | 1999–2010 | 12 |
| Kip Wells | SP | 1999–2012 | 12 |
| Dave McCarty | 1B | 1993–2005 | 11 |
| James Loney | 1B | 2006–2016 | 11 |
| Laynce Nix | RF | 2003–2013 | 11 |
| Mark Lowe | RP | 2006–2016 | 11 |
| Michael Bourn | CF | 2006–2016 | 11 |
| Chris Snyder | C | 2004–2013 | 10 |
| David Murphy | RF | 2006–2015 | 10 |
| Kyle Kendrick | SP | 2007–2017 | 10 |
| Tyler Duffey | RP | 2015–2024 | 10 |
| Will Harris | RP | 2012–2021 | 10 |
| Daniel Bard | RP | 2009–2023 | 9 |
| Paul Janish | SS | 2008–2017 | 9 |
| Ryan Tepera | RP | 2015–2023 | 9 |
| Sam Freeman | RP | 2012–2020 | 9 |
| Tyler Thornburg | RP | 2012–2022 | 9 |
| Britt Burns | SP | 1978–1985 | 8 |
| Jason Bourgeois | OF | 2008–2015 | 8 |
| Cavan Biggio | 1B | 2019–2025 | 7 |
| Ian Gibaut | RP | 2019–2025 | 7 |
| Roger Pavlik | RP | 1992–1998 | 7 |
| Scott Strickland | RP | 1999–2010 | 7 |
| Anthony Young | RP | 1991–1996 | 6 |
| Gary Majewski | RP | 2004–2010 | 6 |
| Kelly Wunsch | RP | 2000–2005 | 6 |
| Will Vest | RP | 2021–2026 | 6 |
| Jeff Niemann | SP | 2008–2012 | 5 |
| Kyle Snyder | RP | 2003–2008 | 5 |
| Rick Trlicek | RP | 1992–1997 | 5 |
| Ryan Rupe | RP | 1999–2003 | 5 |
| Brandon Hicks | SS | 2010–2014 | 4 |
| Chris George | SP | 2001–2004 | 4 |
| David A. Holmberg | P | 2013–2017 | 4 |
| Joe Savery | RP | 2011–2014 | 4 |
| Tristan Gray | SS | 2023–2026 | 4 |
| Brad Halsey | SP | 2004–2006 | 3 |
| Brian Bevil | RP | 1996–1998 | 3 |
| Chris Tremie | C | 1995–1999 | 3 |
| Garrett Mock | SP | 2008–2010 | 3 |
| Jon Meloan | RP | 2007–2009 | 3 |
| Justin Anderson | RP | 2018–2024 | 3 |
| Kevin Beirne | RP | 2000–2002 | 3 |
| Mark Brandenburg | RP | 1995–1997 | 3 |
| Nick Stavinoha | RF | 2008–2010 | 3 |
| Stephen Kolek | SP | 2024–2026 | 3 |
| Trey Moore | RP | 1998–2001 | 3 |
| Will Rhymes | 2B | 2010–2012 | 3 |
| Billy Bates | 2B | 1989–1990 | 2 |
| Brice Matthews | CF | 2025–2026 | 2 |
| Chad Huffman | 1B | 2010–2017 | 2 |
| Chance Sanford | 2B | 1998–1999 | 2 |
| Christian Roa | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 |
| Jeff Moronko | 3B | 1984–1987 | 2 |
| Jeff Sparks | RP | 1999–2000 | 2 |
| Matt Williams | SP | 1983–1985 | 2 |
| Nick Kingham | RP | 2018–2019 | 2 |
| Robert Manuel | RP | 2009–2010 | 2 |
| Rusty Richards | RP | 1989–1990 | 2 |
| Sean West | SP | 2009–2010 | 2 |
| Steve Cummings | RP | 1989–1990 | 2 |
| Steve Hill | C | 2010–2012 | 2 |
| Trey Hodges | RP | 2002–2003 | 2 |
| A.J. Morris | RP | 2016 | 1 |
| Craig Smajstrla | 2B | 1988 | 1 |
| Geno Espineli | RP | 2008 | 1 |
| Jaime Bubela | OF | 2005 | 1 |
| Jeff DeWillis | C | 1987 | 1 |
| Josh Rodriguez | SS | 2011 | 1 |
| Kevin Hodges | RP | 2000 | 1 |
| Lance Pendleton | SP | 2011 | 1 |
| Mark Saccomanno | 1B | 2008 | 1 |
| Philip Barzilla | SP | 2006 | 1 |
| Ryan Long | RF | 1997 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.