MLB players from New York
305 MLB players on file were born in New York. 27 are on MLB rosters now, among them Steven Matz, Jeff Hoffman, and Michael King. Carl Yastrzemski has played the most MLB seasons of them, 23. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (27)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven MatzTB | SP | 2015–2026 | 12 | Stony Brook, NY |
| Jeff HoffmanMIN | RP | 2016–2026 | 11 | Latham, NY |
| Michael KingSD | SP | 2019–2026 | 8 | Rochester, NY |
| Sean MurphyATL | C | 2019–2026 | 8 | Peekskill, NY |
| Jonah HeimATH | C | 2020–2026 | 7 | Buffalo, NY |
| Luis Garcia Jr.NYY | 1B | 2020–2026 | 7 | New York, NY |
| Matt FestaCLE | RP | 2018–2026 | 7 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Anthony KayCHW | SP | 2019–2026 | 6 | Stony Brook, NY |
| Ernie ClementTOR | 2B | 2021–2026 | 6 | Rochester, NY |
| George KirbySEA | SP | 2022–2026 | 5 | Rye, NY |
| Greg WeissertBOS | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | Bay Shore, NY |
| Jason FoleySF | RP | 2021–2026 | 5 | Manhasset, NY |
| Josiah GrayWSH | SP | 2021–2026 | 5 | New Rochelle, NY |
| Logan O'HoppeTEX | DH | 2022–2026 | 5 | West Islip, NY |
| Richie PalaciosTB | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Scott BlewettATH | RP | 2020–2026 | 5 | Syracuse, NY |
| Anthony VolpeNYY | SS | 2023–2026 | 4 | New York, NY |
| Henry DavisPIT | C | 2023–2026 | 4 | Bedford, NY |
| Josh WalkerBAL | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Otisville, NY |
| Sammy PeraltaLAA | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Queens, NY |
| Xavier EdwardsMIA | 2B | 2023–2026 | 4 | Mineola, NY |
| Nasim NunezWSH | 2B | 2024–2026 | 3 | Bronx, NY |
| Christian MooreLAA | 2B | 2025–2026 | 2 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Aaron SabatoMIN | 1B | 2026 | 1 | Rye, NY |
| Andrew MorrisMIN | RP | 2026 | 1 | New York, NY |
| Joe MackMIA | C | 2026 | 1 | Williamsville, NY |
| Sean KeysTOR | DH | 2026 | 1 | Huntington, NY |
Former MLB players (278)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Yastrzemski | DH | 1961–1983 | 23 | Southampton, NY |
| Alex Rodriguez | DH | 1994–2016 | 22 | New York, NY |
| Craig Biggio | 2B | 1988–2007 | 20 | Smithtown, NY |
| A.J. Pierzynski | C | 1998–2016 | 19 | Bridgehampton, NY |
| B.J. Surhoff | LF | 1987–2005 | 19 | Bronx, NY |
| Jim Palmer | SP | 1965–1984 | 19 | New York, NY |
| John Candelaria | RP | 1975–1993 | 19 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Lou Whitaker | 2B | 1977–1995 | 19 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Raul Ibanez | RF | 1996–2014 | 19 | New York, NY |
| Edgar Martinez | DH | 1987–2004 | 18 | New York, NY |
| Orel Hershiser | SP | 1983–2000 | 18 | Buffalo, NY |
| Shawon Dunston | RF | 1985–2002 | 18 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Damion Easley | 2B | 1992–2008 | 17 | New York, NY |
| Bobby Bonilla | 1B | 1986–2001 | 16 | New York, NY |
| Dave Martinez | CF | 1986–2001 | 16 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Justin Upton | DH | 2007–2022 | 16 | Norfolk, NY |
| Tyler Clippard | RP | 2007–2022 | 16 | Lexington, NY |
| Adam Ottavino | RP | 2010–2025 | 15 | New York, NY |
| Frank Viola | SP | 1982–1996 | 15 | Hempstead, NY |
| Jason Marquis | SP | 2000–2015 | 15 | Manhasset, NY |
| Ken Singleton | DH | 1970–1984 | 15 | New York, NY |
| Mark Guthrie | RP | 1989–2003 | 15 | Buffalo, NY |
| Nick Markakis | LF | 2006–2020 | 15 | Glen Cove, NY |
| Rich Aurilia | 1B | 1995–2009 | 15 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Terry Crowley | 1B | 1969–1983 | 15 | Staten Island, NY |
| Frank Catalanotto | LF | 1997–2010 | 14 | Smithtown, NY |
| John Flaherty | C | 1992–2005 | 14 | New York, NY |
| Ken Brett | RP | 1967–1981 | 14 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Lee Mazzilli | 1B | 1976–1989 | 14 | New York, NY |
| Mike Remlinger | RP | 1991–2006 | 14 | Middletown, NY |
| Patrick Corbin | SP | 2012–2026 | 14 | Clay, NY |
| Pete Harnisch | SP | 1988–2001 | 14 | Huntington, NY |
| Walt Weiss | SS | 1987–2000 | 14 | Tuxedo Park, NY |
| Andy Van Slyke | CF | 1983–1995 | 13 | Utica, NY |
| David DeJesus | LF | 2003–2015 | 13 | Brooklyn, NY |
| David Valle | C | 1984–1996 | 13 | Bayside, NY |
| Jim Johnson | RP | 2006–2018 | 13 | Johnson City, NY |
| John Cangelosi | LF | 1985–1999 | 13 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Kirt Manwaring | C | 1987–1999 | 13 | Elmira, NY |
| Mel Hall | LF | 1981–1996 | 13 | Lyons, NY |
| Richie Zisk | DH | 1971–1983 | 13 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Rick Manning | DH | 1975–1987 | 13 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Ronnie Belliard | 2B | 1998–2010 | 13 | Bronx, NY |
| Tony Graffanino | 2B | 1996–2009 | 13 | Amityville, NY |
| Dave Cash | 2B | 1969–1980 | 12 | Utica, NY |
| Dave Hollins | 1B | 1990–2002 | 12 | Orchard Park, NY |
| Dave LaPoint | SP | 1980–1991 | 12 | Glens Falls, NY |
| Dennis Leonard | SP | 1974–1986 | 12 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Frank DiPino | RP | 1981–1993 | 12 | Syracuse, NY |
| Jim Deshaies | SP | 1984–1995 | 12 | Massena, NY |
| John Tudor | SP | 1979–1990 | 12 | Schenectady, NY |
| Neal Heaton | RP | 1982–1993 | 12 | Holtsville, NY |
| Tommy Kahnle | RP | 2014–2026 | 12 | Latham, NY |
| Tom Veryzer | SS | 1973–1984 | 12 | Port Jefferson, NY |
| Alex Arias | 3B | 1992–2002 | 11 | New York, NY |
| Jeimer Candelario | 3B | 2016–2026 | 11 | New York, NY |
| Jim Mecir | RP | 1995–2005 | 11 | Queens, NY |
| Jim Ri. Poole | RP | 1990–2000 | 11 | Rochester, NY |
| Joe Hesketh | SP | 1984–1994 | 11 | Lackawanna, NY |
| Joe Sambito | RP | 1976–1987 | 11 | Brooklyn, NY |
| John Habyan | RP | 1985–1996 | 11 | Bay Shore, NY |
| John Valentin | SS | 1992–2002 | 11 | Mineola, NY |
| Marcus Stroman | SP | 2014–2025 | 11 | Medford, NY |
| Mark Lemke | 2B | 1988–1998 | 11 | Utica, NY |
| Matt Morris | SP | 1997–2008 | 11 | Middletown, NY |
| Paul Lo Duca | C | 1998–2008 | 11 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Steve Karsay | RP | 1993–2006 | 11 | Flushing, NY |
| Chris Stynes | 3B | 1995–2004 | 10 | Queens, NY |
| C.J. Nitkowski | RP | 1995–2005 | 10 | Suffern, NY |
| Dan Pasqua | RF | 1985–1994 | 10 | Yonkers, NY |
| David Palmer | SP | 1978–1989 | 10 | Glen Falls, NY |
| Dellin Betances | RP | 2011–2021 | 10 | New York, NY |
| Derrick May | DH | 1990–1999 | 10 | Rochester, NY |
| Ed Glynn | RP | 1975–1985 | 10 | New York, NY |
| Harrison Bader | CF | 2017–2026 | 10 | Bronxville, NY |
| Heathcliff Slocumb | RP | 1991–2000 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Henry Cotto | RF | 1984–1993 | 10 | Bronx, NY |
| Julio Cruz | 2B | 1977–1986 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Keith Osik | C | 1996–2005 | 10 | Port Jefferson, NY |
| Mike Aviles | SS | 2008–2017 | 10 | New York, NY |
| Pete Falcone | RP | 1975–1984 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Ross Gload | 1B | 2000–2011 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Chris C. Jones | RF | 1991–2000 | 9 | Utica, NY |
| Eric Soderholm | DH | 1971–1980 | 9 | Cortland, NY |
| Jesse Winker | LF | 2017–2025 | 9 | Buffalo, NY |
| John Halama | SP | 1998–2006 | 9 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Nelson Figueroa | RP | 2000–2011 | 9 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Randy St. Claire | RP | 1984–1994 | 9 | Glens Falls, NY |
| Sal Butera | C | 1980–1988 | 9 | Richmond Hill, NY |
| Scott Leius | 1B | 1990–1999 | 9 | Yonkers, NY |
| Tom Murphy | C | 2015–2024 | 9 | West Monroe, NY |
| Tommy Boggs | RP | 1976–1985 | 9 | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Alex Diaz | LF | 1992–1999 | 8 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Allen Watson | RP | 1993–2000 | 8 | Jamaica, NY |
| Brendan Harris | 2B | 2004–2013 | 8 | Queensbury, NY |
| Dave Lemanczyk | RP | 1973–1980 | 8 | Syracuse, NY |
| Dee Brown | RF | 1998–2007 | 8 | Bronx, NY |
| Ed Lynch | RP | 1980–1987 | 8 | Brooklyn, NY |
| John Johnstone | RP | 1993–2000 | 8 | Liverpool, NY |
| John Lannan | SP | 2007–2014 | 8 | Long Beach, NY |
- Mike Armstrong 1980–1987
- Paul Gibson 1988–1996
- Paul Runge 1981–1988
- Roy Smith 1984–1991
- Tim Redding 2001–2009
- Todd Williams 1995–2007
- Tony Tarasco 1993–2002
- Will Cunnane 1997–2004
- Willie Fraser 1986–1995
- Archi Cianfrocco 1992–1998
- Bill Scherrer 1982–1988
- Frankie Rodriguez 1995–2001
- Frank Menechino 1999–2005
- Gene Larkin 1987–1993
- Geoff Geary 2003–2009
- John Cerutti 1985–1991
- John Frascatore 1994–2001
- John Morris 1986–1992
- Justin Topa 2020–2026
- Mike Barlow 1975–1981
- Mike Proly 1976–1983
- Ray Searage 1981–1990
- Ricky Horton 1984–1990
- Rob Bell 2000–2007
- Anthony Varvaro 2010–2015
- Billy Koch 1999–2004
- Chris Burke 2004–2009
- Dave Telgheder 1993–1998
- James Karinchak 2019–2026
- John Pacella 1977–1986
- Kevin Kobel 1973–1980
- Mike Baxter 2010–2015
- Phil Mankowski 1976–1982
- Stan Jefferson 1986–1991
- Tom Koehler 2012–2017
- Triston McKenzie 2020–2025
- Zack Short 2021–2026
- Andy Parrino 2011–2015
- Benny Distefano 1984–1992
- Darin Mastroianni 2011–2016
- Dave Fleming 1991–1995
- Dave Von Ohlen 1983–1987
- Jeff Schaefer 1989–1994
- Jerry Sands 2011–2016
- John Doherty 1992–1996
- John Franco 1993–2000
- Jose DeJesus 1988–1994
- Kevin Siegrist 2013–2017
- Matt Daley 2009–2014
- Pete Munro 1999–2004
- Wade Rowdon 1984–1988
- Bob Brower 1986–1989
- Brian Sweeney 2003–2010
- Clay Bellinger 1999–2002
- Craig Hansen 2005–2009
- Dennis Sarfate 2006–2009
- Don Cooper 1981–1985
- Ian Anderson 2020–2025
- Izzy Molina 1996–2002
- Jay Loviglio 1980–1983
- Jim Dougherty 1995–1999
- Jim Norris 1977–1980
- John Costello 1988–1991
- Justin Dunn 2019–2022
- Marc Kroon 1995–2004
- Matt Gage 2022–2026
- Mickey Brantley 1986–1989
- Mike Jones 1980–1985
- Scott Coolbaugh 1989–1994
- Steve Geltz 2012–2016
- Steve Rosenberg 1988–1991
- Wendell Alston 1977–1980
- Andy M González 2007–2009
- Ben Brown 2024–2026
- Brian Moran 2019–2022
- Chris Heintz 2005–2007
- Dave Sappelt 2011–2013
- Don Gordon 1986–1988
- Emmet Sheehan 2023–2026
- Floyd Chiffer 1982–1984
- Frank Seminara 1992–1994
- Glen Barker 1999–2001
- Greg Keagle 1996–1998
- Greg LaRocca 2000–2003
- Jim Maler 1981–1983
- Jim Weaver 1985–1989
- Kevin Baez 1990–1993
- Mike Caruso 1998–2002
- Mike Edwards 2003–2006
- Randy Ruiz 2008–2010
- Ray Montgomery 1996–1998
- Rey Palacios 1988–1990
- Rich Scheid 1992–1995
- Rich Thompson 1985–1990
- Scott Cassidy 2002–2006
- Ben Hayes 1982–1983
- Bob Fallon 1984–1985
- Brian Gordon 2008–2011
- Brian O'Keefe 2022–2023
- Brian Slocum 2006–2008
- Bud Anderson 1982–1983
- Chris Clapinski 1999–2000
- Cliff Brantley 1991–1992
- Dallas Williams 1981–1983
- Duane Singleton 1995–1996
- Eric Junge 2002–2003
- Frank Brooks 2004–2005
- Gary Christenson 1979–1980
- Gary Scott 1991–1992
- Jack Egbert 2009–2012
- Jerry Brooks 1993–1996
- Joe Ausanio 1994–1995
- Joel Bennett 1998–1999
- Joe Mahoney 2012–2013
- Joe Winkelsas 1999–2006
- Johnny Monell 2013–2015
- John Pawlowski 1987–1988
- John Rodriguez 2005–2006
- Jonathan Hurst 1992–1994
- Jose Flores 2002–2004
- Julius Matos 2002–2003
- Keefe Cato 1983–1984
- Keith Glauber 1998–2000
- Kevin Polcovich 1997–1998
- Luis Lopez 1990–1991
- Luis Lopez 2001–2004
- Miguel Jimenez 1993–1994
- Mike Bell 1990–1991
- Mike Coolbaugh 2001–2002
- Rafael Novoa 1990–1993
- Ray Giannelli 1991–1995
- Shane Monahan 1998–1999
- Steve Falteisek 1997–1999
- Tim Hamulack 2005–2006
- Tim Hummel 2003–2004
- Tom Donohue 1979–1980
- Tommy Murphy 2006–2007
- Vic Rodriguez 1984–1989
- Wayne Rosenthal 1991–1992
- Aaron Bates 2009
- Bert Heffernan 1992
- Bill Lindsey 1987
- Brian Brady 1989
- Brian Esposito 2010
- Chris Bushing 1993
- Cole Kimball 2011
- Dan Garcia 1981
- Dan Morogiello 1983
- Darryl Cias 1983
- David Manning 2003
- Desi Wilson 1996
- Frank Cimorelli 1994
- Frank Eufemia 1985
- Garvin Alston 1996
- Glen Cook 1985
- Jason Dellaero 1999
- Jeff Pierce 1995
- Jim Farr 1982
- Jon Ratliff 2000
- Jose Barrios 1982
- Kelly Heath 1982
- Kevin Russo 2010
- Mark Strittmatter 1998
- Matt Winters 1989
- Michael Parisi 2008
- Mike Belfiore 2013
- Mike Jerzembeck 1998
- Peter Zoccolillo 2003
- Reid Gorecki 2009
- Rich Surhoff 1985
- Roger Weaver 1980
- Ron Witmeyer 1991
- Scott Ullger 1983
- Tim Christman 2001
- Tom Gregorio 2003
- Tom Romano 1987
- Tony Giarratano 2005
- Willie Lozado 1984
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.