MLB players from Kentucky
90 MLB players on file were born in Kentucky. 7 are on MLB rosters now, among them Luke Maile, Walker Buehler, and Will Smith. Woodie Fryman has played the most MLB seasons of them, 18. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at Kentucky →
On MLB rosters now (7)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke MaileKC | C | 2015–2026 | 11 | Edgewood, KY |
| Walker BuehlerSD | SP | 2017–2026 | 9 | Lexington, KY |
| Will SmithLAD | C | 2019–2026 | 8 | Louisville, KY |
| Brandon PfaadtARI | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Louisville, KY |
| Easton McGeeKC | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | Hopkinsville, KY |
| Alex FreelandLAD | 2B | 2025–2026 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Daylen LileWSH | LF | 2025–2026 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
Former MLB players (83)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodie Fryman | RP | 1966–1983 | 18 | Ewing, KY |
| Don Robinson | SP | 1978–1992 | 15 | Ashland, KY |
| Jay Buhner | LF | 1987–2001 | 15 | Louisville, KY |
| Joe Smith | RP | 2007–2022 | 15 | Cincinnati, KY |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 1995–2009 | 14 | Louisville, KY |
| Terry Shumpert | DH | 1990–2003 | 14 | Paducah, KY |
| Dave Tomlin | RP | 1972–1986 | 13 | Maysville, KY |
| Joe Blanton | RP | 2004–2017 | 13 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Mark Reynolds | 1B | 2007–2019 | 13 | Pikeville, KY |
| Scott Downs | RP | 2000–2014 | 13 | Louisville, KY |
| Travis Fryman | 3B | 1990–2002 | 13 | Lexington, KY |
| Trever Miller | RP | 1996–2011 | 13 | Louisville, KY |
| Aaron Loup | RP | 2012–2023 | 12 | Raceland, KY |
| Austin Kearns | RF | 2002–2013 | 12 | Lexington, KY |
| Greg Holland | P | 2010–2022 | 12 | Marion, KY |
| Kevin Jarvis | RP | 1994–2006 | 12 | Lexington, KY |
| Mike Greenwell | LF | 1985–1996 | 12 | Louisville, KY |
| Willie Blair | RP | 1990–2001 | 12 | Paintsville, KY |
| Aaron Cook | SP | 2002–2012 | 11 | Fort Campbell, KY |
| Adam Duvall | LF | 2014–2024 | 11 | Louisville, KY |
| Corey Hart | 1B | 2004–2015 | 11 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Doug Flynn | 2B | 1975–1985 | 11 | Lexington, KY |
| John Shelby | CF | 1981–1991 | 11 | lexington, KY |
| Jon Rauch | RP | 2002–2013 | 11 | Louisville, KY |
| Len Barker | SP | 1976–1987 | 11 | Fort Knox, KY |
| Shawn Kelley | RP | 2009–2019 | 11 | Louisville, KY |
| Dan Uggla | 2B | 2006–2015 | 10 | Louisville, KY |
| Dave Anderson | 3B | 1983–1992 | 10 | Louisville, KY |
| Nate Jones | RP | 2012–2021 | 10 | Butler, KY |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2017–2026 | 10 | Paducah, KY |
| Darin Ruf | DH | 2012–2023 | 9 | Omaha, KY |
| Todd Benzinger | 1B | 1987–1995 | 9 | Dayton, KY |
| Brad Wilkerson | RF | 2001–2008 | 8 | Owensboro, KY |
| Chris Turner | C | 1993–2000 | 8 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Todd Wellemeyer | RP | 2003–2010 | 8 | Louisville, KY |
| Brandon Webb | SP | 2003–2009 | 7 | Ashland, KY |
| Mark Thompson | RP | 1994–2000 | 7 | Russellville, KY |
| Matt Anderson | RP | 1998–2005 | 7 | Louisville, KY |
| Matt Ginter | SP | 2000–2008 | 7 | Winchester, KY |
| Randy O'Neal | RP | 1984–1990 | 7 | Ashland, KY |
| Chris Peters | RP | 1996–2001 | 6 | Fort Thomas, KY |
| Collin Cowgill | OF | 2011–2016 | 6 | Lexington, KY |
| Paul Kilgus | P | 1987–1993 | 6 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Sean Green | RP | 2006–2011 | 6 | Louisville, KY |
| Drew Hall | RP | 1986–1990 | 5 | Louisville, KY |
| Joe Cowley | SP | 1982–1987 | 5 | Lexington, KY |
| Jonny Venters | RP | 2010–2019 | 5 | Pikeville, KY |
| Jon Switzer | RP | 2003–2009 | 5 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Lee Tinsley | LF | 1993–1997 | 5 | Shelbyville, KY |
| Marv Foley | C | 1978–1984 | 5 | Stanford, KY |
| Brandon Berger | LF | 2001–2004 | 4 | Covington, KY |
| Brian Doyle | 2B | 1978–1981 | 4 | Glasgow, KY |
| Brian Drahman | RP | 1991–1994 | 4 | Covington, KY |
| Chris Snopek | 2B | 1995–1998 | 4 | Cynthiana, KY |
| Daniel Webb | RP | 2013–2016 | 4 | Paducah, KY |
| Josh Lueke | RP | 2011–2014 | 4 | Covington, KY |
| Nate Adcock | RP | 2011–2015 | 4 | Elizabethown, KY |
| Ryan Speier | RP | 2005–2009 | 4 | Frankfort, KY |
| Gene Roof | CF | 1981–1983 | 3 | Paducah, KY |
| Joe Hall | RF | 1994–1997 | 3 | Paducah, KY |
| Josh Anderson | CF | 2007–2009 | 3 | Somerset, KY |
| Mark Bradley | CF | 1981–1983 | 3 | Elizabethtown, KY |
| Bill White | RP | 2007–2008 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Bob Buchanan | RP | 1985–1989 | 2 | Ridley Park, KY |
| Jack Savage | RP | 1987–1990 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Jimmy Osting | SP | 2001–2002 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Joel McKeon | RP | 1986–1987 | 2 | Covington, KY |
| Josh Stewart | P | 2003–2004 | 2 | Paducah, KY |
| Kyle Parker | LF | 2014–2015 | 2 | Fort Thomas, KY |
| Matt Turner | RP | 1993–1994 | 2 | Lexington, KY |
| Mike Allen Broadway | SP | 2015–2016 | 2 | Paducah, KY |
| Rod Henderson | RP | 1994–1998 | 2 | Greensburg, KY |
| Steve Stemle | RP | 2005–2006 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Tom Thobe | RP | 1995–1996 | 2 | Covington, KY |
| Dale Polley | RP | 1996 | 1 | Georgetown, KY |
| Graham Taylor | SP | 2009 | 1 | Villa Hills, KY |
| J.J. Thobe | RP | 1995 | 1 | Covington, KY |
| Phil Seibel | RP | 2004 | 1 | Louisville, KY |
| Rick Engle | RP | 1981 | 1 | Corbin, KY |
| Rick Greene | RP | 1999 | 1 | Fort Knox, KY |
| Scott Arnold | RP | 1988 | 1 | Lexington, KY |
| Scott Wiggins | RP | 2002 | 1 | Fort Thomas, KY |
| Tony Mack | SP | 1985 | 1 | Lexington, KY |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.