MLB players from Ball State
15 MLB players on file played college baseball at Ball State. 5 are on MLB rosters now, among them Alex Call, Drey Jameson, and Kyle Nicolas. Thomas Howard has played the most MLB seasons of them, 11. 2 were first-round picks, most recently Brad Snyder in 2003. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex CallLAD | LF | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2016, Rd 3, Pk 86 |
| Drey JamesonARI | RP | 2022–2026 | 4 | — |
| Kyle NicolasWSH | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
| Chayce McDermottNYM | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2021, Rd 4, Pk 132 |
| Ty JohnsonTB | RP | 2026 | 1 | — |
Former MLB players (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Howard | RF | 1990–2000 | 11 | — |
| Larry Bigbie | LF | 2001–2006 | 6 | — |
| Zach Plesac | SP | 2019–2024 | 6 | 2016, Rd 12, Pk 362 |
| Bryan Bullington | RP | 2005–2010 | 5 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Brad Snyder | RF | 2010–2014 | 3 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 18 |
| Dean Anna | SS | 2014–2015 | 2 | 2008, Rd 26, Pk 795 |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | RF | 2016–2017 | 2 | 2009, Rd 4, Pk 138 |
| Mike Roesler | RP | 1989–1990 | 2 | — |
| Perci Garner | SP | 2016 | 1 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 77 |
| Sam McConnell | RP | 2004 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.