MLB players from Louisiana

127 MLB players on file were born in Louisiana. 10 are on MLB rosters now, among them Aaron Nola, Seth Lugo, and Josh Smith. Rusty Staub has played the most MLB seasons of them, 23. Every season since 1876 is on file.

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On MLB rosters now (10)

MLB players from Louisiana on rosters now

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Born
Aaron NolaPHI	SP	2015–2026	12	Baton Rouge, LA
Seth LugoKC	SP	2016–2026	11	Shreveport, LA
Josh SmithTOR	2B	2022–2026	5	Baton Rouge, LA
Hogan HarrisATH	RP	2023–2026	4	Lafayette, LA
Jacob WaguespackDET	RP	2019–2026	4	Prairieville, LA
Hunter FeducciaLAD	C	2024–2026	3	Lake Charles, LA
Cade GibsonMIA	RP	2025–2026	2	Ruston, LA
Cam SandersBAL	RP	2025–2026	2	Thibodaux, LA
Kade AndersonSEA	SP	2026	1	Slidell, LA
Will DionWSH	RP	2026	1	Sulphur, LA

Former MLB players (117)

Former MLB players from Louisiana

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Born
Rusty Staub	CF	1963–1985	23	New Orleans, LA
Andy Pettitte	SP	1995–2013	18	Baton Rouge, LA
Lee Smith	RP	1980–1997	18	Shreveport, LA
Russ Springer	RP	1992–2010	18	Alexandria, LA
Chuck Finley	SP	1986–2002	17	Monroe, LA
Reggie Smith	1B	1966–1982	17	Shreveport, LA
Vida Blue	SP	1969–1986	17	Mansfield, LA
Vernon Wells	LF	1999–2013	15	Shreveport, LA
Wade Miley	SP	2011–2025	15	Hammond, LA
Will Clark	1B	1986–2000	15	New Orleans, LA
Gerald Williams	LF	1992–2005	14	New Orleans, LA
Ron Guidry	SP	1975–1988	14	Lafayette, LA
Taijuan Walker	SP	2013–2026	14	Shreveport, LA
Darryl Hamilton	LF	1988–2001	13	Baton Rouge, LA
Dave Dellucci	LF	1997–2009	13	Baton Rouge, LA
Norm Charlton	RP	1988–2001	13	Fort Polk, LA
Ralph Garr	DH	1968–1980	13	Monroe, LA
Shane Reynolds	SP	1992–2004	13	Bastrop, LA
Wade LeBlanc	RP	2008–2021	13	Lake Charles, LA
Albert Belle	LF	1989–2000	12	Shreveport, LA
Jonathan Papelbon	RP	2005–2016	12	Baton Rouge, LA
Lenny Webster	C	1989–2000	12	New Orleans, LA
Paul Bako	C	1998–2009	12	Lafayette, LA
B.J. Ryan	RP	1999–2009	11	Bossier City, LA
Chad Gaudin	RP	2003–2013	11	New Orleans, LA
Jace Peterson	SS	2014–2024	11	Lake Charles, LA
Lynn McGlothen	RP	1972–1982	11	Monroe, LA
Ben Sheets	SP	2001–2012	10	Baton Rouge, LA
Eddie Williams	1B	1986–1998	10	Shreveport, LA
Gil Meche	SP	1999–2010	10	Lafayette, LA
J.R. Richard	SP	1971–1980	10	Vienna, LA
Mike DeJean	RP	1997–2006	10	Baton Rouge, LA
Pat Rapp	SP	1992–2001	10	Jennings, LA
Ron Washington	2B	1977–1989	10	New Orleans, LA
Scott Baker	SP	2005–2015	10	Shreveport, LA
Ben McDonald	SP	1989–1997	9	Baton Rouge, LA
Charlie Spikes	CF	1972–1980	9	Bogalusa, LA
Frank Wills	RP	1983–1991	9	New Orleans, LA
Matt Alexander	CF	1973–1981	9	Shreveport, LA
Reid Brignac	SS	2008–2016	9	St. Amant, LA
Scott Williamson	RP	1999–2007	9	Fort Polk, LA
Tanner Rainey	RP	2018–2026	9	Folsom, LA
Toby Borland	RP	1994–2004	9	Quitman, LA
Alex Presley	CF	2010–2017	8	Monroe, LA
Lance Cormier	RP	2004–2011	8	Lafayette, LA
Ryan Theriot	2B	2005–2012	8	Baton Rouge, LA
Terry Mathews	RP	1991–1999	8	Alexandria, LA
Andy Sheets	2B	1996–2002	7	Baton Rouge, LA
Jacob Brumfield	CF	1992–1999	7	Bogalusa, LA
Jim Bullinger	RP	1992–1998	7	New Orleans, LA
Johnny Giavotella	2B	2011–2017	7	Metairie, LA
Lyle Mouton	LF	1995–2001	7	Lafayette, LA
Mike Fontenot	2B	2005–2012	7	Slidell, LA
Russ Johnson	1B	1997–2005	7	Baton Rouge, LA
Steve Mura	RP	1978–1985	7	New Orleans, LA
Wally Whitehurst	SP	1989–1996	7	Shreveport, LA
Billy Smith	SS	1975–1981	6	Hodge, LA
Chad Ogea	SP	1994–1999	6	Lake Charles, LA
Gary Gray	1B	1977–1982	6	New Orleans, LA
Greg Hibbard	P	1989–1994	6	New Orleans, LA
Greg Litton	2B	1989–1994	6	New Orleans, LA
Pat Listach	SS	1992–1997	6	Natchitoches, LA
Xavier Paul	LF	2009–2014	6	Slidell, LA
Barry Manuel	RP	1991–1998	5	Mamou, LA
Danny Ardoin	C	2000–2008	5	Ville Platte, LA
Jack Cressend	RP	2000–2004	5	New Orleans, LA
Kim Batiste	3B	1991–1996	5	New Orleans, LA
Kirk Bullinger	RP	1998–2004	5	New Orleans, LA
Roy Corcoran	RP	2003–2009	5	Baton Rouge, LA
Scott Dohmann	RP	2004–2008	5	New Orleans, LA
Warren Morris	2B	1999–2003	5	Alexandria, LA
Carlton Loewer	SP	1998–2003	4	Lafayette, LA
Clay Parker	SP	1987–1992	4	Columbia, LA
Josh Stinson	RP	2011–2014	4	Shreveport, LA
Kurt Ainsworth	SP	2001–2004	4	Baton Rouge, LA
Ray Fontenot	RP	1983–1986	4	Lake Charles, LA
Robert Ellis	SP	1996–2003	4	Baton Rouge, LA
Terry Burrows	RP	1994–1997	4	Lake Charles, LA
Casey Daigle	SP	2004–2010	3	Lake Charles, LA
Gary Eave	SP	1988–1990	3	Monroe, LA
Gerald Alexander	RP	1990–1992	3	Baton Rouge, LA
Jay Aldrich	RP	1987–1990	3	Alexandria, LA
Josh Wall	RP	2012–2014	3	Walker, LA
Michael Stutes	RP	2011–2013	3	Metairie, LA
Ryan Schimpf	2B	2016–2018	3	New Orleans, LA
Tim Corcoran	SP	2005–2007	3	Baton Rouge, LA
Tim VanEgmond	SP	1994–1996	3	Shreveport, LA
Andy Cannizaro	2B	2006–2008	2	New Orleans, LA
Eric Hetzel	SP	1989–1990	2	Crowley, LA
Greg Smith	SP	2008–2010	2	Alexandria, LA
Joe Koshansky	1B	2007–2008	2	Shreveport, LA
Luke Montz	C	2008–2013	2	Lafayette, LA
Michael Aubrey	1B	2008–2009	2	Shreveport, LA
Shane Youman	SP	2006–2007	2	New Iberia, LA
Tack Wilson	DH	1983–1987	2	Shreveport, LA
Tommy Manzella	SS	2009–2010	2	Chalmette, LA
Ben Braymer	RP	2020	1	Baton Rouge, LA
Bob Moore	RP	1985	1	Sweetwater, LA
Carl Schutz	RP	1996	1	Hammond, LA
Jeremy Bleich	RP	2018	1	New Orleans, LA

• Jeremy Moore 2011
• Joe Fontenot 1998
• Joe Lawrence 2002
• Josh Prince 2013
• Ken Jackson 1987
• Kevin McGehee 1993
• Kevin Morgan 1997
• Mike Brewer 1986
• Mike Romano 1999
• Ryan Adams 2011
• Scott Brown 1981
• Shawn Jeter 1992
• Steve Bourgeois 1996
• Thomas Diamond 2010
• Todd Self 2005
• Tony Brewer 1984
• Webster Garrison 1996

Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.

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