MLB players from Iowa
63 MLB players on file were born in Iowa. 8 are on MLB rosters now, among them Michael Wacha, Colin Rea, and Derek Hill. Ken Henderson has played the most MLB seasons of them, 16. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at Iowa →
On MLB rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael WachaKC | SP | 2013–2026 | 14 | Iowa City, IA |
| Colin ReaCHC | SP | 2015–2026 | 8 | Cascade, IA |
| Derek HillPHI | CF | 2020–2026 | 7 | Des Moines, IA |
| Alex HoppeBAL | RP | 2026 | 1 | Davenport, IA |
| Braden MontgomeryCHW | RF | 2026 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
| Duncan DavittSF | RP | 2026 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
| Jared SimpsonWSH | RP | 2026 | 1 | Clinton, IA |
| Mason AdamsCOL | RP | 2026 | 1 | Davenport, IA |
Former MLB players (55)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Henderson | CF | 1965–1980 | 16 | Carroll, IA |
| Stan Bahnsen | RP | 1966–1982 | 16 | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Cal Eldred | RP | 1991–2005 | 14 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Fred Stanley | SS | 1969–1982 | 14 | Farnhamville, IA |
| Jon Lieber | RP | 1994–2008 | 14 | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Larry Biittner | 1B | 1970–1983 | 14 | Pocahontas, IA |
| Mike Boddicker | SP | 1980–1993 | 14 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Kevin Tapani | SP | 1989–2001 | 13 | Des Moines, IA |
| Tony Watson | RP | 2011–2021 | 11 | Sioux City, IA |
| Jeremy Hellickson | SP | 2010–2019 | 10 | Des Moines, IA |
| John Wathan | C | 1976–1985 | 10 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Ryan Sweeney | RF | 2006–2014 | 9 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Tim Laudner | C | 1981–1989 | 9 | Mason City, IA |
| Joe Magrane | RP | 1987–1996 | 8 | Des Moines, IA |
| Matt Perisho | RP | 1997–2005 | 8 | Burlington, IA |
| Mitch Keller | SP | 2019–2026 | 8 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| A.J. Hinch | C | 1998–2004 | 7 | Waverly, IA |
| Don Wengert | SP | 1995–2001 | 7 | Sioux City, IA |
| Joel Hanrahan | RP | 2007–2013 | 7 | Des Moines, IA |
| Matt Koch | RP | 2016–2024 | 7 | Cherokee, IA |
| Rod Nichols | RP | 1988–1995 | 7 | Burlington, IA |
| Kevin Wickander | RP | 1989–1996 | 6 | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Matt Dermody | RP | 2016–2023 | 5 | Norwalk, IA |
| Wes Obermueller | RP | 2002–2007 | 5 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Bruce Kimm | C | 1976–1980 | 4 | Norway, IA |
| Dave Edler | 3B | 1980–1983 | 4 | Sioux City, IA |
| Jeff Clement | 1B | 2007–2012 | 4 | Marshalltown, IA |
| Keaton Winn | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Ollie, IA |
| Mike Butcher | RP | 1992–1995 | 4 | Davenport, IA |
| Scott Pose | RF | 1993–2000 | 4 | Davenport, IA |
| Ben Ford | RP | 1998–2004 | 3 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Dick Grapenthin | RP | 1983–1985 | 3 | Linn Grove, IA |
| Jeff Larish | 1B | 2008–2010 | 3 | Iowa City, IA |
| Kevin Rhomberg | 2B | 1982–1984 | 3 | Dubuque, IA |
| Mike Mahoney | C | 2000–2005 | 3 | Des Moines, IA |
| Benj Sampson | RP | 1998–1999 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Brad Nelson | 1B | 2008–2009 | 2 | Algona, IA |
| Craig Colbert | C | 1992–1993 | 2 | Iowa City, IA |
| Joe Bisenius | RP | 2007–2010 | 2 | Sioux City, IA |
| Kory DeHaan | LF | 2000–2002 | 2 | Pella, IA |
| Mike Busch | 3B | 1995–1996 | 2 | Davenport, IA |
| Mike Schwabe | RP | 1989–1990 | 2 | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Steve Dreyer | P | 1993–1994 | 2 | Ames, IA |
| Steve Macko | SS | 1979–1980 | 2 | Burlington, IA |
| Todd Belitz | RP | 2000–2001 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Todd Sears | 1B | 2002–2003 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Dave Baker | 3B | 1982 | 1 | Lacona, IA |
| Jordan De Jong | RP | 2007 | 1 | Orange City, IA |
| Josh Kroeger | RF | 2004 | 1 | Davenport, IA |
| Matt Macri | 3B | 2008 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
| Matt Wagner | P | 1996 | 1 | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Nate Teut | RP | 2002 | 1 | Newton, IA |
| Rick Heiserman | RP | 1999 | 1 | Atlantic, IA |
| Shawn Sedlacek | SP | 2002 | 1 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Tom Drees | RP | 1991 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.