MLB players from Kansas
60 MLB players on file were born in Kansas. 3 are on MLB rosters now: Blake Treinen, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Christian Franklin. Bill Russell has played the most MLB seasons of them, 18. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at Kansas →
On MLB rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake TreinenLAD | RP | 2014–2026 | 12 | Wichita, KS |
| Ryan ZeferjahnCHC | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | Topeka, KS |
| Christian FranklinBAL | CF | 2026 | 1 | Overland Park, KS |
Former MLB players (57)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Russell | SS | 1969–1986 | 18 | Pittsburg, KS |
| Johnny Damon | LF | 1995–2012 | 18 | Fort Riley, KS |
| Mike Torrez | SP | 1967–1984 | 18 | Topeka, KS |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 1999–2014 | 16 | Wichita, KS |
| Rudy May | RP | 1965–1983 | 16 | Coffeyville, KS |
| David Segui | DH | 1990–2004 | 15 | Kansas City, KS |
| Enos Cabell | 1B | 1972–1986 | 15 | Fort Riley, KS |
| Steve Renko | SP | 1969–1983 | 15 | Kansas City, KS |
| Tony Clark | 1B | 1995–2009 | 15 | Newton, KS |
| Darren Daulton | 1B | 1983–1997 | 14 | Arkansas City, KS |
| Brad Hand | RP | 2011–2023 | 13 | Minneapolis, KS |
| Larry McWilliams | RP | 1978–1990 | 13 | Wichita, KS |
| Mitch Webster | LF | 1983–1995 | 13 | Larned, KS |
| Brad Ziegler | RP | 2008–2018 | 11 | Pratt, KS |
| Neil Allen | RP | 1979–1989 | 11 | Kansas City, KS |
| Ross Grimsley | RP | 1971–1982 | 11 | Topeka, KS |
| Bob Horner | 1B | 1978–1988 | 10 | Junction City, KS |
| Brian Duensing | RP | 2009–2018 | 10 | Marysville, KS |
| Jacob Stallings | C | 2016–2025 | 10 | Lawrence, KS |
| Darren Dreifort | RP | 1994–2004 | 9 | Wichita, KS |
| Nate Robertson | SP | 2002–2010 | 9 | Wichita, KS |
| Pat Meares | SS | 1993–2001 | 9 | Salina, KS |
| Garrett Cleavinger | RP | 2020–2026 | 7 | Lawrence, KS |
| John Means | SP | 2018–2024 | 7 | Olathe, KS |
| Andy LaRoche | 3B | 2007–2013 | 6 | Fort Scott, KS |
| Brian Giles | SS | 1981–1990 | 6 | Manhattan, KS |
| Derek Norris | C | 2012–2017 | 6 | Goddard, KS |
| Ronn Reynolds | C | 1982–1990 | 6 | Wichita, KS |
| Bob Randall | 3B | 1976–1980 | 5 | Norton, KS |
| Damian Rolls | 3B | 2000–2004 | 5 | Manhattan, KS |
| Joey Devine | RP | 2005–2011 | 5 | Junction City, KS |
| Aaron James Crow | RP | 2011–2014 | 4 | Topeka, KS |
| Craig Dingman | RP | 2000–2005 | 4 | Wichita, KS |
| Nate Cornejo | SP | 2001–2004 | 4 | Wellington, KS |
| Rick DeHart | RP | 1997–2003 | 4 | Topeka, KS |
| Seth Greisinger | SP | 1998–2005 | 4 | Kansas City, KS |
| Andy Dirks | LF | 2011–2013 | 3 | Hutchinson, KS |
| Travis Hughes | RP | 2004–2006 | 3 | Newton, KS |
| Dustin Richardson | RP | 2009–2010 | 2 | Newton, KS |
| Kevin Hooper | 2B | 2005–2006 | 2 | Lawrence, KS |
| Logan Watkins | 2B | 2013–2014 | 2 | Wichita, KS |
| Luke French | SP | 2009–2010 | 2 | Salina, KS |
| P.J. Forbes | 2B | 1998–2001 | 2 | Pittsburg, KS |
| Russ McGinnis | 1B | 1992–1995 | 2 | Coffeyville, KS |
| Ryan Kohlmeier | RP | 2000–2001 | 2 | Salina, KS |
| Travis Metcalf | 3B | 2007–2008 | 2 | Manhattan, KS |
| Alan Cockrell | RF | 1996 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
| Ben Diggins | RP | 2002 | 1 | Leota, KS |
| Clay Christiansen | RP | 1984 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Gary Krug | LF | 1981 | 1 | Garden City, KS |
| Greg Brummett | SP | 1993 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Jeff Berblinger | 2B | 1997 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Jeff Farnsworth | RP | 2002 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Jeff Richardson | RP | 1990 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Jerad Head | RF | 2011 | 1 | Topeka, KS |
| Junior Herndon | SP | 2001 | 1 | Liberal, KS |
| Robert Dodd | RP | 1998 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.