MLB players from South Carolina
88 MLB players on file were born in South Carolina. 10 are on MLB rosters now, among them Emilio Pagan, Jordan Montgomery, and Eli White. Willie Randolph has played the most MLB seasons of them, 18. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players who went to college at South Carolina →
On MLB rosters now (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio PaganCIN | RP | 2017–2026 | 10 | Simpsonville, SC |
| Jordan MontgomeryTEX | SP | 2017–2026 | 9 | Sumter, SC |
| Eli WhiteBOS | RF | 2020–2026 | 7 | Greenville, SC |
| Carmen MlodzinskiPIT | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Hilton Head Island, SC |
| Carson SpiersCIN | SP | 2023–2026 | 4 | Greenville, SC |
| Bryce TeodosioLAA | LF | 2024–2026 | 3 | Greenville, SC |
| Grant HolmesATL | SP | 2024–2026 | 3 | Conway, SC |
| Charlie BarnesLAD | RP | 2021–2026 | 2 | Sumter, SC |
| Evan SiskPIT | RP | 2025–2026 | 2 | Chester, SC |
| Brody HopkinsTB | SP | 2026 | 1 | Summerville, SC |
Former MLB players (78)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Randolph | 2B | 1975–1992 | 18 | Holly Hill, SC |
| Reggie Sanders | RF | 1991–2007 | 17 | Florence, SC |
| Jim Rice | DH | 1974–1989 | 16 | Anderson, SC |
| Dan Driessen | 1B | 1973–1987 | 15 | Hilton Head Island, SC |
| Brett Gardner | CF | 2008–2021 | 14 | Holly Hill, SC |
| Jordan Lyles | RP | 2011–2024 | 14 | Hartsville, SC |
| Bill Spiers | 3B | 1989–2001 | 13 | Orangeburg, SC |
| Gorman Thomas | DH | 1973–1986 | 13 | Charleston, SC |
| Jason Hammel | SP | 2006–2018 | 13 | Greenville, SC |
| Bobby Bolin | — | 1961–1972 | 12 | Hickory Grove, SC |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2015–2026 | 12 | Newberry, SC |
| Matt Wieters | C | 2009–2020 | 12 | Charleston, SC |
| Mookie Wilson | LF | 1980–1991 | 12 | Bamberg, SC |
| Chris Owings | SS | 2013–2023 | 11 | Charleston, SC |
| Dewayne Wise | CF | 2000–2013 | 11 | Columbia, SC |
| Heath Hembree | RP | 2013–2023 | 11 | Spartanburg, SC |
| Jerry Martin | 1B | 1974–1984 | 11 | Columbia, SC |
| Justin Smoak | 1B | 2010–2020 | 11 | Goose Creek, SC |
| Orlando Hudson | 3B | 2002–2012 | 11 | Darlington, SC |
| Tom Martin | RP | 1997–2007 | 11 | Charleston, SC |
| Don Hood | RP | 1973–1983 | 10 | Florence, SC |
| Preston Wilson | RF | 1998–2007 | 10 | Bamberg, SC |
| Wayne Tolleson | SS | 1981–1990 | 10 | Spartanburg, SC |
| Brian Williams | RP | 1991–2000 | 9 | Fort Lawn, SC |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1989–1998 | 9 | Greenville, SC |
| Herm Winningham | LF | 1984–1992 | 9 | Orangeburg, SC |
| Tim Hosley | DH | 1970–1981 | 9 | Spartanburg, SC |
| Whit Merrifield | 2B | 2016–2024 | 9 | Florence, SC |
| Bill Landrum | RP | 1986–1993 | 8 | Columbia, SC |
| Bryce Florie | RP | 1994–2001 | 8 | Charleston, SC |
| Gene Richards | CF | 1977–1984 | 8 | Monticello, SC |
| Jared Burton | RP | 2007–2014 | 8 | Westminster, SC |
| LaMarr Hoyt | SP | 1979–1986 | 8 | Columbia, SC |
| Matt LeCroy | 1B | 2000–2007 | 8 | Belton, SC |
| Mike Sharperson | 3B | 1987–1995 | 8 | Orangeburg, SC |
| Pokey Reese | SS | 1997–2004 | 8 | Columbia, SC |
| Tripp Cromer | 2B | 1993–2003 | 8 | Lake City, SC |
| Willie Aikens | DH | 1977–1985 | 8 | Seneca, SC |
| Zack Godley | SP | 2015–2021 | 7 | Bamberg, SC |
| Britt Reames | P | 2000–2006 | 6 | Seneca, SC |
| Jay Jackson | RP | 2015–2024 | 6 | Greenville, SC |
| W. Tim Jones | SS | 1988–1993 | 6 | Sumter, SC |
| Asher Wojciechowski | SP | 2015–2021 | 5 | Hardeeville, SC |
| JP Sears | SP | 2022–2026 | 5 | Sumter, SC |
| Michael Kohn | RP | 2010–2015 | 5 | Camden, SC |
| Mike Cook | RP | 1986–1993 | 5 | Charleston, SC |
| Reggie Taylor | OF | 2000–2005 | 5 | Newberry, SC |
| Xzavion Curry | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | Orangeburg, SC |
| Gookie Dawkins | SS | 1999–2003 | 4 | Newberry, SC |
| Nate Snell | RP | 1984–1987 | 4 | Orangeburg, SC |
| Reggie B. Williams | RF | 1992–1999 | 4 | Laurens, SC |
| Steve Tolleson | SS | 2010–2015 | 4 | Spartanburg, SC |
| Terrell Wade | SP | 1995–1998 | 4 | Rembert, SC |
| Danny Clyburn | LF | 1997–1999 | 3 | Lancaster, SC |
| John Stefero | C | 1983–1987 | 3 | Sumter, SC |
| Ken Gerhart | CF | 1986–1988 | 3 | Charleston, SC |
| Michael Roth | SP | 2013–2016 | 3 | Greer, SC |
| Morris Madden | RP | 1987–1989 | 3 | Laurens, SC |
| Paul Arthur Clemens | SP | 2013–2016 | 3 | Columbia, SC |
| Pep Harris | RP | 1996–1998 | 3 | Lancaster, SC |
| Rich Batchelor | RP | 1993–1997 | 3 | Florence, SC |
| Rob Stanifer | RP | 1997–2000 | 3 | Easley, SC |
| Terry Blocker | CF | 1985–1989 | 3 | Columbia, SC |
| Tommy Dunbar | DH | 1983–1985 | 3 | Graniteville, SC |
| Ty Gainey | LF | 1985–1987 | 3 | Cheraw, SC |
| D.T. Cromer | 1B | 2000–2001 | 2 | Lake City, SC |
| Kent Anderson | SS | 1989–1990 | 2 | Florence, SC |
| Steven Jackson | RP | 2009–2010 | 2 | Sumter, SC |
| Akeem Bostick | SP | 2021 | 1 | Florence, SC |
| Brett Jodie | RP | 2001 | 1 | Columbia, SC |
| Chris McGuiness | 1B | 2013 | 1 | Charleston, SC |
| Daniel Moskos | SP | 2011 | 1 | Greenville, SC |
| Drew Meyer | SS | 2006 | 1 | Charleston, SC |
| Eric Moody | RP | 1997 | 1 | Greenville, SC |
| Glenn Murray | RF | 1996 | 1 | Manning, SC |
| Jaime Bluma | P | 1996 | 1 | Beaufort, SC |
| Jeff Twitty | RP | 1980 | 1 | Lancaster, SC |
| Marcus McBeth | RP | 2007 | 1 | Spartanburg, SC |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.