MLB players from California
44 MLB players on file played college baseball at California. 4 are on MLB rosters now: Marcus Semien, Grant Holman, Dylan Beavers, and Joshua White. Jeff Kent has played the most MLB seasons of them, 17. 5 were first-round picks, most recently Dylan Beavers in 2022. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players born in California →
On MLB rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus SemienNYM | 2B | 2013–2026 | 14 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 201 |
| Grant HolmanPHI | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2021, Rd 6, Pk 188 |
| Dylan BeaversBAL | LF | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 33 |
| Joshua WhiteBAL | RP | 2026 | 1 | — |
Former MLB players (40)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kent | 2B | 1992–2008 | 17 | 1989, Rd 20, Pk 523 |
| Geoff Blum | 3B | 1999–2012 | 14 | 1994, Rd 7, Pk 196 |
| Nick Punto | 2B | 2001–2014 | 14 | 1998, Rd 21, Pk 614 |
| Darren Lewis | LF | 1990–2002 | 13 | — |
| Brandon Morrow | RP | 2007–2018 | 12 | 2006, Rd 1, Pk 5 |
| Xavier Nady | RF | 2000–2014 | 12 | 2000, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Mark Canha | LF | 2015–2025 | 11 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 227 |
| Bob Melvin | C | 1985–1994 | 10 | — |
| Tyson Ross | SP | 2010–2019 | 10 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 58 |
| Chuck Cary | RP | 1985–1993 | 8 | — |
| Tyler Walker | RP | 2002–2010 | 8 | 1997, Rd 2, Pk 58 |
| Andrew Knapp | C | 2017–2024 | 7 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 53 |
| Conor Jackson | 1B | 2005–2011 | 7 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Dan Briggs | 1B | 1975–1982 | 7 | — |
| John D Baker | C | 2008–2014 | 7 | 2002, Rd 4, Pk 128 |
| Juan Eichelberger | RP | 1978–1988 | 7 | — |
| Allen Craig | 1B | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2006, Rd 8, Pk 256 |
| Brennan Boesch | RF | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 82 |
| Jerry Goff | C | 1990–1996 | 6 | — |
| Lance Blankenship | LF | 1988–1993 | 6 | — |
| Ryan Drese | SP | 2001–2006 | 6 | 1998, Rd 5, Pk 153 |
| Kevin Maas | DH | 1990–1995 | 5 | — |
| Rod Booker | SS | 1987–1991 | 5 | — |
| Dave Hengel | LF | 1986–1989 | 4 | — |
| Jim Eppard | 1B | 1987–1990 | 4 | — |
| Josh Satin | 1B | 2011–2014 | 4 | 2008, Rd 6, Pk 194 |
| Korey Lee | C | 2022–2025 | 4 | — |
| Doug Nickle | RP | 2000–2002 | 3 | — |
| Mike Cather | RP | 1997–1999 | 3 | — |
| Brett Jackson | CF | 2012–2014 | 2 | 2009, Rd 1, Pk 31 |
| Chris Clapinski | 2B | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| David Cooper | 1B | 2011–2012 | 2 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 17 |
| Jeff Kobernus | 2B | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 50 |
| Jon Zuber | LF | 1996–1998 | 2 | — |
| Blake Matthew Smith | RP | 2016 | 1 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 56 |
| Brian Horwitz | RF | 2008 | 1 | — |
| Chuck Hensley | RP | 1986 | 1 | — |
| Eddie Pierce | SP | 1992 | 1 | — |
| Michael Tonis | C | 2004 | 1 | — |
| Stefan Wever | SP | 1982 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.