MLB players from Missouri
129 MLB players on file were born in Missouri. 12 are on MLB rosters now, among them Max Scherzer, Ryne Stanek, and Devin Williams. Jerry Reuss has played the most MLB seasons of them, 22. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at Missouri →
On MLB rosters now (12)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max ScherzerTOR | SP | 2008–2026 | 19 | St. Louis, MO |
| Ryne StanekSTL | RP | 2017–2026 | 10 | St. Louis, MO |
| Devin WilliamsNYM | RP | 2019–2026 | 8 | St. Louis, MO |
| Jake BurgerTEX | 1B | 2021–2026 | 6 | St. Louis, MO |
| Aaron AshbyMIL | RP | 2021–2026 | 5 | Kansas City, MO |
| Erik MillerBOS | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | St. Louis, MO |
| Carter JensenKC | C | 2025–2026 | 2 | Kansas City, MO |
| Jacob MisiorowskiMIL | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 | Blue Springs, MO |
| Logan VanWeyHOU | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | Joplin, MO |
| Noah CameronKC | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 | Saint Joseph, MO |
| Kenny PiperTB | C | 2026 | 1 | Florissant, MO |
| Spencer MilesTOR | RP | 2026 | 1 | Columbia, MO |
Former MLB players (117)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Reuss | RP | 1969–1990 | 22 | St. Louis, MO |
| Darren Oliver | RP | 1993–2013 | 20 | Kansas City, MO |
| Adam Wainwright | SP | 2005–2023 | 18 | Brunswick, MO |
| Rick Sutcliffe | SP | 1976–1994 | 18 | Independence, MO |
| Darrell Porter | DH | 1971–1987 | 17 | Joplin, MO |
| David Cone | SP | 1986–2003 | 17 | Kansas City, MO |
| Darold Knowles | RP | 1965–1980 | 16 | Brunswick, MO |
| Mark Buehrle | SP | 2000–2015 | 16 | St. Charles, MO |
| Andy Ashby | SP | 1991–2004 | 14 | Kansas City, MO |
| Marc Hill | C | 1973–1986 | 14 | Elsberry, MO |
| Ross Detwiler | RP | 2007–2022 | 14 | St. Louis, MO |
| Tom Henke | RP | 1982–1995 | 14 | Kansas City, MO |
| Ryan Howard | 1B | 2004–2016 | 13 | St. Louis, MO |
| Steve Rogers | SP | 1973–1985 | 13 | Jefferson City, MO |
| Bernard Gilkey | LF | 1990–2001 | 12 | St. Louis, MO |
| Jake Arrieta | SP | 2010–2021 | 12 | Farmington, MO |
| Joe Boever | RP | 1985–1996 | 12 | Kirkwood, MO |
| A.J. Ellis | C | 2008–2018 | 11 | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Bake McBride | DH | 1973–1983 | 11 | Fulton, MO |
| Bill Mueller | 3B | 1996–2006 | 11 | Maryland Heights, MO |
| Danny Coulombe | RP | 2015–2026 | 11 | St. Louis, MO |
| Joe Nolan | C | 1972–1985 | 11 | St. Louis, MO |
| Logan Morrison | 1B | 2010–2020 | 11 | Kansas City, MO |
| Matt Whiteside | RP | 1992–2005 | 11 | Charleston, MO |
| Bob Dernier | CF | 1980–1989 | 10 | Kansas City, MO |
| Brian Boehringer | RP | 1995–2004 | 10 | St. Louis, MO |
| David Phelps | RP | 2012–2022 | 10 | St. Louis, MO |
| Joe Crede | 3B | 2000–2009 | 10 | Jefferson City, MO |
| Lee Stevens | 1B | 1990–2002 | 10 | Kansas City, MO |
| Mike Henneman | RP | 1987–1996 | 10 | St. Charles, MO |
| Cliff Politte | SP | 1998–2006 | 9 | St. Louis, MO |
| Mark Littell | RP | 1973–1982 | 9 | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Robert Person | RP | 1995–2003 | 9 | St. Louis, MO |
| Russ Morman | RF | 1986–1997 | 9 | Independence, MO |
| Shaun Marcum | SP | 2005–2015 | 9 | Kansas City, MO |
| Tito Landrum | RF | 1980–1988 | 9 | Joplin, MO |
| Al Newman | 2B | 1985–1992 | 8 | Kansas City, MO |
| Dave Silvestri | 2B | 1992–1999 | 8 | St. Louis, MO |
| Donne Wall | RP | 1995–2002 | 8 | Potosi, MO |
| Jeff Stone | DH | 1983–1990 | 8 | Kennett, MO |
| Tim Spehr | C | 1991–1999 | 8 | Excelsior Springs, MO |
| Trevor Rosenthal | RP | 2012–2020 | 8 | Lee's Summit, MO |
| Danny Goodwin | DH | 1975–1982 | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Jacob Turner | SP | 2011–2018 | 7 | Saint Charles, MO |
| John Mayberry Jr. | LF | 2009–2015 | 7 | Kansas City, MO |
| Juan Eichelberger | RP | 1978–1988 | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Kerry Robinson | CF | 1998–2006 | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Lucas Harrell | RP | 2010–2017 | 7 | Springfield, MO |
| Luke Voit | 1B | 2017–2023 | 7 | Wildwood, MO |
| Mark Bailey | C | 1984–1992 | 7 | Springfield, MO |
| Mike Stanton | RP | 1975–1985 | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Paul Moskau | SP | 1977–1983 | 7 | St. Joseph, MO |
| Scott Cooper | 3B | 1990–1997 | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Scott Sanders | SP | 1993–1999 | 7 | Hannibal, MO |
| Tim Lollar | RP | 1980–1986 | 7 | Poplar Bluff, MO |
| Blake DeWitt | 3B | 2008–2013 | 6 | Sikeston, MO |
| Josh Outman | RP | 2008–2014 | 6 | St. Louis, MO |
| Kyle McClellan | RP | 2008–2013 | 6 | Florissant, MO |
| Matt Vierling | CF | 2021–2026 | 6 | St. Louis, MO |
| Rick Parker | CF | 1990–1996 | 6 | Kansas City, MO |
| Sam LeCure | RP | 2010–2015 | 6 | Jefferson City, MO |
| Scott Elbert | RP | 2008–2014 | 6 | Joplin, MO |
| Scott Van Slyke | RF | 2012–2017 | 6 | Chesterfield, MO |
| Tanner Houck | SP | 2020–2025 | 6 | St. Louis, MO |
| Tommy Layne | RP | 2012–2017 | 6 | St. Louis, MO |
| Larry Whisenton | CF | 1977–1982 | 5 | St. Louis, MO |
| Lou Frazier | CF | 1993–1998 | 5 | St. Louis, MO |
| Matt Cepicky | RF | 2002–2006 | 5 | St. Louis, MO |
| Steve Luebber | RP | 1971–1981 | 5 | Clinton, MO |
| Zach Miner | RP | 2006–2013 | 5 | St. Louis, MO |
| Brandon Boggs | LF | 2008–2011 | 4 | St. Louis, MO |
| Charlie Kerfeld | RP | 1985–1990 | 4 | Knob Noster, MO |
| Clint Robinson | 1B | 2012–2016 | 4 | Jefferson City, MO |
| Drew Millas | C | 2023–2026 | 4 | St. Louis, MO |
| Dylan Coleman | RP | 2021–2024 | 4 | Potosi, MO |
| Eric Ludwick | RP | 1996–1999 | 4 | Whiteman A.F.B., MO |
| Mike Kickham | RP | 2013–2021 | 4 | St. Louis, MO |
| Shawn Hare | RF | 1991–1995 | 4 | St. Louis, MO |
| Blake Tekotte | CF | 2011–2013 | 3 | Columbia, MO |
| Bobby Keppel | RP | 2006–2009 | 3 | St. Louis, MO |
| David Haas | RP | 1991–1993 | 3 | Independence, MO |
| Dennis Tankersley | SP | 2002–2004 | 3 | Troy, MO |
| Kit Pellow | RF | 2002–2004 | 3 | Kansas City, MO |
| Morgan Burkhart | 1B | 2000–2003 | 3 | St. Louis, MO |
| Reggie Walton | CF | 1980–1982 | 3 | Kansas City, MO |
| Scarborough Green | CF | 1997–2000 | 3 | Creve Coeur, MO |
| Scott Carroll | RP | 2014–2016 | 3 | Kansas City, MO |
| Steve Colyer | RP | 2003–2007 | 3 | St. Louis, MO |
| Travis Phelps | RP | 2001–2004 | 3 | Rocky Comfort, MO |
| Tyler Johnson | RP | 2005–2007 | 3 | Columbia, MO |
| Bobby Livingston | SP | 2006–2007 | 2 | St. Louis, MO |
| Jay Marshall | RP | 2007–2009 | 2 | St. Louis, MO |
| Jim Wright | RP | 1981–1982 | 2 | St. Joseph, MO |
| John Fulgham | SP | 1979–1980 | 2 | St. Louis, MO |
| Keith Drumright | 2B | 1978–1981 | 2 | Springfield, MO |
| Mike Loynd | RP | 1986–1987 | 2 | St. Louis, MO |
| Mike Walters | RP | 1983–1984 | 2 | St. Louis, MO |
| Ron Mathis | RP | 1985–1987 | 2 | Kansas City, MO |
| Steve Bieser | OF | 1997–1998 | 2 | Perryville, MO |
| Tommy Hottovy | RP | 2011–2012 | 2 | Kansas City, MO |
- Al Olmsted 1980
- Bart Evans 1998
- Bob Detherage 1980
- Brad Holman 1993
- Chris Stowers 1999
- DaRond Stovall 1998
- Eric Hurley 2008
- Jeff Cornell 1984
- Kennie Steenstra 1998
- Matt David Buschmann 2016
- Neil Fiala 1981
- Nick Allgeyer 2021
- Steve Shifflett 1992
- Terry Bogener 1982
- Terry McDaniel 1991
- Tom Funk 1986
- Zak Shinall 1993
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.