MLB players from New Jersey

140 MLB players on file were born in New Jersey. 11 are on MLB rosters now, among them Mike Trout, Zac Gallen, and Gavin Hollowell. Derek Jeter has played the most MLB seasons of them, 20. Every season since 1876 is on file.

On MLB rosters now (11)

MLB players from New Jersey on rosters now

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Born
Mike TroutLAA	CF	2011–2026	16	Vineland, NJ
Zac GallenARI	SP	2019–2026	8	Somerdale, NJ
Gavin HollowellCHC	RP	2022–2026	5	Somerset, NJ
Davis SchneiderTOR	LF	2023–2026	4	Berlin, NJ
Lawrence ButlerATH	RF	2023–2026	4	Burlington, NJ
Gordon GraceffoSTL	RP	2024–2026	3	Wayne, NJ
Tyler PhillipsMIA	RP	2024–2026	3	Lumberton, NJ
Justin HagenmanNYM	RP	2025–2026	2	Voorhees, NJ
Kyle TeelCHW	C	2025–2026	2	Ridgewood, NJ
Joshua Kuroda-GrauerATH	3B	2026	1	New Brunswick, NJ
Zach McCambleyCIN	RP	2026	1	Netcong, NJ

Former MLB players (129)

Former MLB players from New Jersey

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Born
Derek Jeter	SS	1995–2014	20	Pequannock, NJ
Al Leiter	SP	1987–2005	19	Toms River, NJ
Charlie Morton	SP	2008–2025	18	Flemington, NJ
Denny Walling	3B	1975–1992	18	Neptune, NJ
Rick Cerone	C	1975–1992	18	Newark, NJ
Mike Jorgensen	1B	1968–1985	17	Passaic, NJ
Jason Heyward	LF	2010–2025	16	Ridgewood, NJ
Mark DeRosa	2B	1998–2013	16	Passaic, NJ
Eric O Young Sr.	LF	1992–2006	15	New Brunswick, NJ
Ron Villone	RP	1995–2009	15	Bergenfield, NJ
Steve Braun	CF	1971–1985	15	Trenton, NJ
Dan Miceli	RP	1993–2006	14	Newark, NJ
Eric Karros	1B	1991–2004	14	Hackensack, NJ
Joe Orsulak	LF	1983–1997	14	Glen Ridge, NJ
Bill Haselman	C	1990–2003	13	Long Branch, NJ
Jeffrey Hammonds	LF	1993–2005	13	Scotch Plains, NJ
John Montefusco	RP	1974–1986	13	Long Branch, NJ
Orlando Palmeiro	LF	1995–2007	13	Hoboken, NJ
Paul Mirabella	RP	1978–1990	13	Belleville, NJ
Joe Borowski	RP	1995–2008	12	Bayonne, NJ
Rick Porcello	SP	2009–2020	12	Morristown, NJ
Ron Karkovice	C	1986–1997	12	Union, NJ
Scott Schoeneweis	RP	1999–2010	12	Long Branch, NJ
Sean Casey	1B	1997–2008	12	Willingboro, NJ
Brad Brach	RP	2011–2021	11	Freehold, NJ
Dale Berra	SS	1977–1987	11	Ridgewood, NJ
Elliott Maddox	3B	1970–1980	11	East Orange, NJ
Erik Hanson	SP	1988–1998	11	Kinnelon, NJ
Larry Milbourne	3B	1974–1984	11	Port Norris, NJ
Todd Frazier	3B	2011–2021	11	Point Pleasant, NJ
Anthony DeSclafani	RP	2014–2025	10	Freehold, NJ
Eric Young Jr.	LF	2009–2018	10	New Brunswick, NJ
Hector Santiago	RP	2011–2021	10	Newark, NJ
Jack Cust	LF	2001–2011	10	Flemington, NJ
Tommy La Stella	DH	2014–2023	10	Westwood, NJ
Andres Torres	LF	2002–2013	9	Paterson, NJ
Casey Fossum	SP	2001–2009	9	Cherry Hill, NJ
Dave Gallagher	CF	1987–1995	9	Trenton, NJ
Doug Glanville	CF	1996–2004	9	Hackensack, NJ
Glenn Borgmann	C	1972–1980	9	Paterson, NJ
Kevin Ritz	SP	1989–1998	9	Eatontown, NJ
Mike Laga	1B	1982–1990	9	Ridgewood, NJ
Scott Bradley	C	1984–1992	9	Glen Ridge, NJ
Tom O'Malley	3B	1982–1990	9	Orange, NJ
Willie Banks	RP	1991–2002	9	Jersey City, NJ
Andrew Bailey	P	2009–2017	8	Haddon Heights, NJ
Bob Milacki	SP	1988–1996	8	Trenton, NJ
Bob Molinaro	DH	1975–1983	8	Newark, NJ
Charlie Puleo	RP	1981–1989	8	Glen Ridge, NJ
Jerry Dipoto	RP	1993–2000	8	Jersey City, NJ
John E. Farrell	SP	1987–1996	8	Monmouth Beach, NJ
Rawly Eastwick	RP	1974–1981	8	Camden, NJ
Steve Nicosia	C	1978–1985	8	Paterson, NJ
Vin Mazzaro	RP	2009–2016	8	Hackensack, NJ
Wayne Krenchicki	1B	1979–1986	8	Trenton, NJ
Ed Halicki	RP	1974–1980	7	Kearny, NJ
Jack Armstrong	SP	1988–1994	7	Englewood, NJ
Bobby M. Jones	RP	1997–2004	6	Orange, NJ
Bob Hamelin	1B	1993–1998	6	Elizabeth, NJ
Bob MacDonald	RP	1990–1996	6	East Orange, NJ
Bob Sebra	RP	1985–1990	6	Ridgewood, NJ
Jason Bergmann	RP	2005–2010	6	Neptune, NJ
Kristopher Negron	3B	2012–2019	6	Willingboro, NJ
Mike Brown	RP	1982–1987	6	Haddon Township, NJ
Blaine Neal	RP	2001–2005	5	Haddon Heights, NJ
Bob Sykes	RP	1977–1981	5	Neptune, NJ
Dan Meyer	RP	2004–2010	5	Woodbury, NJ
Jack Lazorko	RP	1984–1988	5	Hoboken, NJ
Jeff Fulchino	RP	2006–2011	5	Hollis, NJ
Jim Miller	RP	2008–2014	5	Randolph, NJ
José Rosado	P	1996–2000	5	Jersey City, NJ
Kevin Herget	RP	2022–2026	5	Teaneck, NJ
Matt Szczur	CF	2014–2018	5	Cape May, NJ
Ron Marinaccio	RP	2022–2026	5	Toms River, NJ
Bobby Korecky	RP	2008–2014	4	Hillside, NJ
Dan Smith	RP	1999–2003	4	Flemington, NJ
Frank Herrmann	RP	2010–2016	4	East Rutherford, NJ
Jeff Bittiger	SP	1986–1989	4	Jersey City, NJ
Joe Martinez	RP	2009–2013	4	South Orange, NJ
Anthony Ranaudo	SP	2014–2016	3	Freehold, NJ
Bo Porter	LF	1999–2001	3	Newark, NJ
Brian Meyer	RP	1988–1990	3	Camden, NJ
Chris Pittaro	2B	1985–1987	3	Trenton, NJ
Frank Schwindel	1B	2019–2022	3	Livingston, NJ
Jim Hoey	RP	2006–2011	3	Trenton, NJ
Marc Pisciotta	RP	1997–1999	3	Edison, NJ
Mike Bertotti	RP	1995–1997	3	Jersey City, NJ
Mike Colangelo	LF	1999–2002	3	Teaneck, NJ
Ralph Citarella	RP	1983–1987	3	East Orange, NJ
Rick Croushore	RP	1998–2000	3	Lakehurst, NJ
Robert Coello	RP	2010–2013	3	Bayonne, NJ
Shawn Gilbert	LF	1997–2000	3	Camden, NJ
William Pennyfeather	LF	1992–1994	3	Perth Amboy, NJ
Brett Laxton	RP	1999–2000	2	Stafford, NJ
Brian Snyder	RP	1985–1989	2	Flemington, NJ
Chase Petty	RP	2025–2026	2	Camden, NJ
Darren Ford	CF	2010–2011	2	Vineland, NJ
Darrin Winston	RP	1997–1998	2	Passaic, NJ
Dave Meads	RP	1987–1988	2	Montclair, NJ
Gerry Davis	CF	1983–1985	2	Trenton, NJ

• Greg Burke 2009–2013
• Jay Ryan 1999–2000
• Kevin Barry 2006–2007
• Kevin Mulvey 2009–2010
• Mark Lukasiewicz 2001–2002
• Nick Christiani 2013–2014
• Pat Pacillo 1987–1988
• Robert Delaney 2010–2011
• Rob Mitchell Segedin 2016–2017
• Steve Ratzer 1980–1981
• Zach Braddock 2010–2011
• Carlos Diaz 1990
• Creighton Gubanich 1999
• Dan Gakeler 1991
• James Stoops 1998
• Jeff Datz 1989
• Jeff Frazier 2010
• Jeff Stember 1980
• Jim Hunter 1991
• Joe Vitko 1992
• Keith Garagozzo 1994
• Kevin Bearse 1990
• Kris Foster 2001
• Mark Ciardi 1987
• Mike Moriarty 2002
• Paul Boris 1982
• Rob Lukachyk 1996
• Steve Garrison 2011
• Val Majewski 2004

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

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