MLB players from Arkansas
41 MLB players on file played college baseball at Arkansas. 6 are on MLB rosters now, among them James McCann, Andrew Benintendi, and Ryne Stanek. Cliff Lee has played the most MLB seasons of them, 13. 4 were first-round picks, most recently Hagen Smith in 2024. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players born in Arkansas →
On MLB rosters now (6)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCannARI | C | 2014–2026 | 13 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 76 |
| Andrew BenintendiCHW | DH | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2015, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Ryne StanekSTL | RP | 2017–2026 | 10 | 2013, Rd 1, Pk 29 |
| Heston KjerstadBAL | LF | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
| Christian FranklinBAL | CF | 2026 | 1 | — |
| Hagen SmithCHW | SP | 2026 | 1 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 5 |
Former MLB players (35)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Lee | SP | 2002–2014 | 13 | 2000, Rd 4, Pk 105 |
| Dallas Keuchel | SP | 2012–2024 | 13 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 221 |
| Eric Hinske | OF | 2002–2013 | 12 | 1998, Rd 17, Pk 496 |
| Kevin McReynolds | LF | 1983–1994 | 12 | — |
| Tom Pagnozzi | C | 1987–1998 | 12 | — |
| Drew Smyly | RP | 2012–2024 | 11 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 68 |
| Jeff King | 1B | 1989–1999 | 11 | — |
| Craig Gentry | RF | 2009–2018 | 10 | 2006, Rd 10, Pk 298 |
| Johnny Ray | 2B | 1981–1990 | 10 | — |
| Logan Forsythe | 1B | 2011–2020 | 10 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 46 |
| Blake Parker | RP | 2012–2021 | 9 | 2006, Rd 16, Pk 479 |
| Brian Anderson | RF | 2017–2024 | 8 | 2014, Rd 3, Pk 76 |
| Jalen Beeks | RP | 2018–2026 | 8 | 2014, Rd 12, Pk 374 |
| Mike Oquist | SP | 1993–1999 | 7 | — |
| Tim Lollar | RP | 1980–1986 | 7 | — |
| Ronn Reynolds | C | 1982–1990 | 6 | — |
| Darrel Akerfelds | RP | 1986–1991 | 5 | — |
| Kevin Campbell | RP | 1991–1995 | 5 | — |
| Dan Wright | SP | 2001–2004 | 4 | — |
| Scott Pose | RF | 1993–2000 | 4 | — |
| Kit Pellow | RF | 2002–2004 | 3 | — |
| Trevor Stephan | RP | 2021–2023 | 3 | 2017, Rd 3, Pk 92 |
| Andy Robert Wilkins | 1B | 2014–2016 | 2 | 2010, Rd 5, Pk 158 |
| Brett Eibner | RF | 2016–2017 | 2 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 54 |
| Jess Todd | SP | 2009–2010 | 2 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 82 |
| Tim Sherrill | RP | 1990–1991 | 2 | — |
| Zach Jackson | RP | 2022–2023 | 2 | — |
| Bubba Carpenter | LF | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Duke Welker | RP | 2013 | 1 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 68 |
| Howard Hilton | RP | 1990 | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Kremers | C | 1990 | 1 | — |
| Matt Erickson | 2B | 2004 | 1 | — |
| Pat Rice | RP | 1991 | 1 | — |
| Phillip Stidham | RP | 1994 | 1 | — |
| Stephen Smitherman | LF | 2003 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.